So it will work for 30 days in minimum . Time to solve this slight blemish, i optimistically hope. Regards
Ok for this local KMS VM to work. Please explain exactly what we need and how to set up, if possible . And thanks anyways for yoru hard work s1ave77
I've installed the new server essential version on one of my machines in my local network. Question: can I use the key, which is for the VM provided in the magnet also with this physical machine as KMS host or is the key only for VM?
If you want to use the pkeyconfig and tokens.dat from the dl to activate, you must install Win7 professional in VM with default settings (it's all in the pdf file).
Thank you, I read this but my question was, if I can do the same on a physical machine in my network with W7 Ultimate (thats the only version I have) as well not using VM
By using another setup, you wont be able to activate the host. Better to make a VM. Works like a charm.
The activation state is tied to the machine's hardware, and restoring it to a physical machine will cause the OS to de-activate because it no longer matches the previous (VM) hardware.
I guess you know what I wanted to do. I didn't understand first, that this method is tied to the VM only. Now I got it and will wait for a version that fits my physical way if ever issued.
Awesome some interesting progress in the last 10 pages In summary at this point in time we can, - Create a local offline KMS Host (using magnet link) - The KMS host has to be Windows 7 or Windows 8 (NO SERVER) - You must have 25 clients requesting KMS activation EVERY 30 days Some questions: - Does the KMS host activate clients (Windows 7 & 8) and servers (Windows 2008 & 2012)? - Do the 25 clients have to be a mix of client and server OSs or can they be one or the other? - Any chance of making a KMS host on Windows 2012 Core to reduce footprint?
Why not just use VMware Player and create a Windows 8 VM and make it into a KMS host. Turn it on and off when needed.
This is simply why I like the physical way with all separate on different units. I don't like VM and I never had the need for as I always had many machines around doing individual jobs. I'm doing this since many years to eliminate the risk of total collapse of my only PC containing all my data.