Windows 8 KMS Activation

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  1. Mrx47

    Mrx47 MDL Addicted

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    The Rearms doesn't do anything in Windows 8. You can rearm as often as you want, but you will be always in Notification mode.
     
  2. antoxa-kms

    antoxa-kms MDL Novice

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    What should I do if my provider does not support Ipv6?
     
  3. FaiKee

    FaiKee Misinformation spreader

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    I deleted the Ent and use pro (I keep the Ent store folder, just in case, haha), for a very simple reason: by the time I get my key, one way or another, it will be a pro key, and my win8 will grow so much that I would hate to reinstall again. All I need to do is to enter the pro key and activate it. :D
     
  4. generalsu

    generalsu MDL Senior Member

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    But only Windows 8 Pro have retail keys. Windows 8 Enterprise is a volume license only version. Am I correct?
     
  5. bigolds455

    bigolds455 MDL Novice

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    re-Without clearing KMS Server the system at regular intervals connect to the Server to prove activation. In case of no response it seems to deactivate. Only hope is a new Server.

    According to the firewall in AVG internet security 2012, windows tries to connect to an activaiton host everytime I start windows 8. I'm going to block it when I finally get it activated so that it will stay activated.;)
     
  6. antony_blu3

    antony_blu3 MDL Member

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    Yea, right... That's why I chosen Pro version since no volume license provided on my MSDNAA account
    Note : Enterprise can be activated through VLSC and normally for corporation, not personal, and must be extended each 180 days
     
  7. bigolds455

    bigolds455 MDL Novice

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    That is correct. That's the reason to use Pro if you plan on purchasing a key in the future.
     
  8. ashoktvm

    ashoktvm MDL Addicted

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    Thats not true. It will stay activated until the 180 days expires, even if the server is online or not.
     
  9. dosibox

    dosibox MDL Addicted

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  10. generalsu

    generalsu MDL Senior Member

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    So what additional features are in Windows 8 Pro that's not available in Windows 8 Enterprise? I am using VLC just fine in Enterprise playing all kinds of videos.

    I think the additional features on Pro are just junk or spamware that I couldn't care less about. I went for Enterprise because I am keen to try out Windows To Go workspaces. The problem is, I bought a 32GB SanDisk USB Flash Drive that does not work at all with Windows To Go. Totally disappointed. Someone here said you have to have a special Kingston USB Flash Drive to work with Windows To Go. I think something's wrong with Windows To Go not being a universal feature.

    Just to confirm, when you activate Windows 8 Pro with the KMS Server, does it also have the 180 days expiration? Or does it activate forever?

    If it does activate forever, that might be the one reason most people are using Windows 8 Pro.
     
  11. antony_blu3

    antony_blu3 MDL Member

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    Pro version can be both Volume or Retail License, and Enterprise is only Volume License
    Retail will give permanent activation since it's for personal
    Volume will give only 180 days and can be extended as long as the corporation still have contract with VLSC
    All I can say that Pro version is more flexible
     
  12. Senjutsusage

    Senjutsusage MDL Novice

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    You know what's funny? I did this activation, but I still plan on paying the $40 for it, because it's cheap and I like the comfort and peace of mind that comes with knowing nothing can ever happen to my installation. I like this OS that much. It's a steal for $40.
     
  13. EricMarsi

    EricMarsi MDL Novice

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    heres a ideo run win pro with a vm of ent:dance:
     
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  14. ashoktvm

    ashoktvm MDL Addicted

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    so is the server down for all versions or for enterprise only?
     
  15. EricMarsi

    EricMarsi MDL Novice

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    all versions
     
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  16. dosibox

    dosibox MDL Addicted

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    I can't connect Gogoservers :
    amsterdam.freenet6.net, montreal.freenet6.net, broker.freenet6.net or sydney.freenet6.net

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  17. Bazgrim

    Bazgrim MDL Novice

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    It's not just you, I am unable to connect as well.
     
  18. Valoni

    Valoni MDL Junior Member

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  19. dosibox

    dosibox MDL Addicted

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    Ok, thx Bazgrim.
     
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