Windows Server 2012 r2 Datacenter activation issue

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I have a licencing problem on Win server 2012 R2. I want to activate windows server 2012 R2 Datacenter using MAK(which I have) with standard procedure(my computer->properties->activate windows->enter activation key).

When I type activation key, always get message: "The key didn't work, please check it and try again, or try different key." I'm using proxy server, which is set by GPO. I have internet access, can normally open web pages.

I installed wireshark to check the traffic toward proxy server and made a capture, but it didn't show any traffic going towards proxy. Is there any way to "force" windows activation utility to connect on my proxy server, couse obviously it doesn't.

tryed different versions of "slmgr" command.
Server is Dell Poweredge R930.

Anyone has any idea what to do?

Thanks in advance

Best Answer

You can bang your head against the wall trying to activate this over the internet ooooooor just go ahead and activate it over the phone.

  1. Open an elevated command prompt
  2. Type the following command: slmgr.vbs /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
  3. Type the following command: slui.exe 4
  4. Call the toll free number
  5. Follow the automated instructions over the phone

I know this doesn't solve the mystery of why it won't activate over the internet, but hopefully this will get you going if you're in a bind.

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