not sure that he has installed core because the error message doesn't say anything about "non-core". I think he has the enterprise 32 installed but didn't sync time zone. let us wait for his response
The "non-core" in slmgr messages doesn't refer to the Windows edition. It only lists the command that can be used to have slui.exe display the error message, which is not available on Server Core installation of Windows Server. "Non-core" therefore applies to any Windows version other than Server Core.
Hey guys, wondering if there are any KMS servers still active. I've tried pinging win8kms4.mooo.com, kms.sjtu.edu.cn, 91.149.135.121, and kms.creighton.edu. All them timeout. Are they down, or is my network just blocking them?
Sorry, but I didn't know that depended on the position, I am in Italy, thank you for your kind reply!
Guys, I don't wanna browse through 255 pages... Can you just tell me if that mooo server and KMS activation in general is permanent? Or when the server goes down the activation is dead too? I'm not sure if I should install Win8 as my daily driver yet. Cheers.
@PaulDesmond - Regarding the time/date sync we talked about awhile back, I did a quick test and it'd appear that even a couple of hours out of sync aren't an issue,but somewhere between that and 9 hours is where activation breaks.. I did repeat on 2 additional machines with the same result. I wonder if such big tolerance for the correct time is present,why some people seem to solve their issues by syncing their clocks No one expects you to read all 255 pages,but you are expected to at least read the bloody OP, because spamming this thread is frowned upon. If you had bothered to read the thing,you'd know that
The operating system and Core Edition Wimdows 32 x 86, I read of the various time synchronizations, living in Italy, where do I set the time, thanks!!
Sailor, it seems you have only CORE installed. You must install PRO or ENTERPRISE version and only then you can activate via KMS. After you installed PRO, set your time zone to Italy and activate by using the KMS server
I registered because I wanna THANK YOU ALL!!!! I just activated Windows 8 Professional ITALIAN, just 3 commands from Prompt and that's all!!! You're so f... fantastic guys!!!!
Just some questions, now that is activated, i only have to disable automatic updates?? Is there something "hidden" that would check my non-genuine activation? (or is it genuine?)
Buddy, you are activated absolutely official as if you were in an office or such institution elsewhere on this planet. Of course you can update your W8 copy as often as you like to. This is the beauty of KMS After 180 days you must renew, but I'm sure you know this
No need to disable automatic update. It's genuine for 180 days after which you will have to activate it again.