Windows 8 KMS Activation

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I don't know if it will work but give it a try... use slmgr.vbs /rearm and then reactivate windows

 

why is there a key to be used during enterprise installation? Ent has a preset key and you do not have to enter one like on other versions like pro at the beginning of setup

 

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doh, seems that i placed the wrong one on my usb stick. already d/l the proper one.
thx everybody for the headsup

 

haha s**t happens lol
good luck with the real thing

 

any online kms server?.......PM plz

 

Just a thought... If I wanted to replace the win8kms4.mooo.com KMS server that I entered into SLMGR and return it to the default MS KMS server what would I need to do..

 

If you want to get back to default simply enter slmgr -ckms in CMD as admin

 

Thanks Paul. One other question. I've just installed plain Windows 8 x64 on a Dell laptop not Pro or Enterprise but just "Windows 8"
Is this what is called the "Core" version and if so I guess there's no way to activate it unless using a real MS key?

 

What version is shown when pressing Win+Pause (or Win+Break)?

 

It just says Windows 8

 

exactly, Core atm can be activated on the legal way only

 

I guess this "core" version is the one that will ship with most home laptops and desktops.

 

TO CLEAN KMS:
slmgr /ckms

TO SET KMS TO LOCALHOST:
slmgr /skms localhost

 

OK one last question for now.... On the AIO ISO I have there are options for Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Pro VL - what is the difference between VL and non VL?

 

VL can be activated by KMS only and can not be upgraded to a WMC Version.