Volume Activation is a product activation technology used to activate Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, Office 2010, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2 for Embedded Systems, and Office 2013. It enables Volume Licensing customers to automate the activation process in a way that is transparent to end users. Volume Activation applies to systems that are covered under a Volume Licensing program and is used strictly as a tool for activation; it is in no way tied to license invoicing or billing. Volume Activation provides two different models for completing volume activations: Key Management Service (KMS) and Multiple Activation Key (MAK). KMS allows organizations to activate systems within their own network. MAK activates systems on a one-time basis, using Microsoft's hosted activation services.

Customers can use either or both activation methods in their environment. The type of key entered in the product determines the activation method. There is a third model for completing volume activation called Active Directory-Based activation.

For more information, see. If you are planning a Windows deployment of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, or Windows Server 2012 R2 for Embedded Systems, you probably have the same considerations for Windows as for Office 2013. To help determine which activation method to use for Windows, see the. Most likely, Office 2013 will use the same method. KMS and MAK activation The KMS and MAK activation processes for Office 2013 are basically the same as they were for Office 2010, except that the Office 2013 KMS host is not supported on Windows Server 2003. The Office 2013 KMS host is supported on Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 VL edition, Windows 8.1 VL edition, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2012 R2 for Embedded Systems. If you plan to deploy Windows 7 and/or Office 2010 by using Key Management Service (KMS) as the activation method, please note: • Windows Server 2008 is not supported as a KMS host to activate Windows 7 and Office 2010.

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• A patch is available to allow activation of Windows 7 client machines. (A Windows Server 2008 R2 KMS key is required.) • A patch is not available to allow activation of Office 2010 clients. • If you are using Windows Server 2008 as a KMS host, here are your alternatives: • Upgrade the KMS host machine to Windows Server 2008 R2.

• Downgrade the machine to Windows Server 2003. • Run the KMS host on a Windows 7 volume edition machine. • Run a Windows Server 2003 virtual machine on the Windows Server 2008 machine.

If your organization has fewer than 50 PCs, the best option is to use Multiple Activation Keys (MAK) with Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). Microsoft makes every effort to cover all of its previous platforms for compatibility; however, new technologies may make it necessary to decide which previous versions will continue to be supported. Therefore, Windows Server 2008 is not covered as a platform as an Office 2010 KMS host.

Volume License Keys (VLK), including MAK and KMS, are issued to you under a specific license agreement and enable your organization to use the software that you have licensed. VLKs can be used only with Volume Licensing products; they cannot be used with retail software or software that is preinstalled on a new computer (original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, products). For most products, there are two ways to obtain your VLKs: • • Some products licensed under Volume Licensing agreements use keys that cannot be obtained through the VLSC or the Microsoft Activation Center. Keys are assigned to and intended for the sole use of your organization. You may be held responsible for unauthorized use of VLKs issued under your agreement, so be sure to keep your keys secure and do not disclose them to unauthorized parties. If you use the VLSC, you should regularly review and update the user permissions.

Hi again I m gonna give you something which is only for vista users many of you don't like to buy an original copy then this is the best way to get you activated your windows but I want to tell every user that don't support piracy instead of that buy that product because the product bought pirated are some time fake and sometime they don't work. I too love so buy them original. This is my opinion that you don't support piracy but as you are in difficulty I m always to support you so today I m going to release some of the vista keys that I have received when I bought and some are given by friends so I would like if you thank them too.

Now, I can't seem to find them at the moment, but. I'm fairly sure that your post there, Michael, blatantly violates the TOS on the forums here. I'd suggest that you edit it out of those posts. That said, an admin will likely delete the posts shortly (if you don't 'fix' it.) Just a friendly head-up from a fellow user, trying to help you to not get smacked by an admin. To all of those who keep asking for a Product Key: stealing = teh bad. If you want it, buy it.

If you don't want to pay for it, then don't use it. Simple as that. That would be because the Windows product key has nothing to do with the trial version of Office 2007 that HP installed. If your trial period of Office has expired, then you'll need to purchase an Office license to continue to use it. Read for details.

IIRC, there's also a link from the Office orb. Hex Rays Plw Google Mail. And, no, MS hasn't cheated you. HP (as do many other OEMs and system builders, myself included) chose to preinstall a trial version of Office (most likely was Home and Student edition) as an easy way to create aftersales revenue. Markas Deshmukh wrote: Dear Sir, I have purchased HP computer with Windows vista Basic and the Product Key displayed on our computer is 76HC9-MB9D9-2MJ3P-9JCQ7-PDJ4Y, but with this product key we are not able to start Windows word. Please let us know the correct key other wise we will think that Micorsoft has cheated us.

With regards, Markas Deshmukh The Product Key you posted is not to MS Word. As has been previously stated, it's the Product Key to your operating system. What you have done, however, it tell the entire world which product key you are using. This is pretty much like posting your ATM Card's PIN Number on an internet forum. You should remove that from your post immediately.