How do I activate my Windows Vista licence?
Windows Vista is set to automatically update after the 3 day grace
period.
You need to be a local administrator to perform this
task
If it fails to do so, run the following commands
Go to Start then in the run command type cmd
In the command prompt type:
slmgr -ipk <kms key-available from
\\software\licences\WIN\Microsoft>
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You will then see a pop up stating the product key has been installed successfully
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Then type: slmgr -skms itupw-csman1.uninet.unisa.edu.au
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You will receive a confirmation message stating you have successfully set the KMS server
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Activate Windows
Type: slmgr -ato
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Note: While we are currently under the 25 client limit you will receive the a message stating The return count from your Key Management Service is insufficient.. Once we have gone over this threshold you will receive confirmation that Windows Vista has been activated. You will also receive an error in the system tray stating activation failed. This will also disappear once we have reached 25 clients