To my knowledge, KMS does not enforce domain membership. When a KMS client comes online, it asks DNS for a SRV record that points to the KMS server. Unless you have some restrictions in place, it should activate. What sort of clients are you trying to activate? Volume? Retail?
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Proposed as answer byLeo HanMonday, July 27, 2015 5:49 AM
Marked as answer byLeo HanTuesday, July 28, 2015 7:24 AM
To my knowledge, KMS does not enforce domain membership. When a KMS client comes online, it asks DNS for a SRV record that points to the KMS server. Unless you have some restrictions in place, it should activate. What sort of clients are you trying to activate? Volume? Retail?
. : | : . : | : . tim
Proposed as answer byLeo HanMonday, July 27, 2015 5:49 AM
Marked as answer byLeo HanTuesday, July 28, 2015 7:24 AM
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Run the command slmgr /dlv (for Windows) or ospp.vbs /dstatus (for Office). This command will show special licensing facts, which includes the KMS server in case your gadget is activated the usage of KMS.
Run the Windows tool 'msconfig.exe' and change the boot mode option to switch to the DSRM mode at the next restart, this will save you from having to press F8 during boot time which is more difficult in a VM. Run 'msconfig.exe' and switch to the "Boot" tab. Under "Boot options", select "Active Directory repair".
These Microsoft software products can be activated by our KMS server: Windows 11 Professional, Enterprise and Education. Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise, Enterprise LTSC and Education. Windows Server 2022.
KMS activation errors often occur because there is no valid KMS server for your clients to activate against. In this case, you need to install and activate a KMS server. Once you've set up a computer to host the KMS software, you can go ahead and publish the Domain Name System (DNS) settings.
You activate Microsoft 365 by signing in with a Microsoft account. If we detect your Microsoft account, we'll show it on this screen. After you sign in, your product is added to your Microsoft account, so that you can reinstall it later, or manage your new subscription, without a product key.
Select the Start button, and then select Settings > System > Activation .Select Change product key .Type in the product key found on the COA and follow the instructions.
Press the Windows key, type "cmd," right-click on "Command Prompt" in the search results, and select "Run as administrator." Note: Adjust the path based on your Office version and installation location. Microsoft Office should now be activated.
KMS activations are valid for 180 days, a period known as the activation validity interval. KMS clients must renew their activation by connecting to the KMS host at least once every 180 days to stay activated. By default, KMS client computers attempt to renew their activation every seven days.
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