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The count of activation requests is a combination of both Windows Vista and Windows Server computers. However, each of these operating systems begins activating after a different threshold is met. Virtual computers do not contribute to the activation count, but virtual computers are activated by KMS after the physical computer threshold is met.

Read more about it in the Volume Activation 2. The two scenarios that cause this error include: using multiple KMS host, or activating against various hosts and having the same client machine IDs CMIDs on your machines due to prior re-imaging. How to solve it? You can use a number of methods to resolve this issue to continue successful activation of your systems. Check all your clients, depending on your situation and knowledge of the methods described by:. The Operations Manager KMS Management Pack provides you with a number of reports, including activation count, virtual machine, KMS activity, licensing status summaries, machine expiration chart and details.

This is a requirement when deploying images. If you are installing by running setup. When you deploy images of the OS, using sysprep with the generalize switch resets the CMIDS as well as other requirements that are needed to work properly.

Step-by-step reference can be found in the knowledge base KB article. In conclusion, follow these easy steps for simple integration and management of activation process as part of your deployment effort:. Resources: -Volume activation 2. MS is wrong regarding virtual machines, as was pointed out in one of my threads by Martin, I think, or ChristopherO.

All I have running against my KMS is virtual machines and it's working fine. Hey Limey, thanks for your comment. I don't dispute that one bit, as I often found a majority of MS tech. Still, this article, as I mentioned above has helped most of my clients with their activation issue. What I would like for you to do is to reference the sections in this how-to, you find conflicting and maybe make some suggestion instead. Isn't that what SW is supposed to be about?

That is to help out our fellow spice users and IT pros. You did mentioned something about a thread you posted, please post a reference to it here to support your dispute, as the more consistent we are in our postings, the better the SW community will become. Just remember, this is not a popularity contest, so anything you find wrong in this article, I welcome your contribution, providing you have supporting references to share with all of us why you have a dispute with this article.

Document Management. Please familiarize yourself before deploying Windows Vista in your organization. Ask the experts in the Windows Vista Activation forum. Please visit Microsoft Help and Support for a variety of product support options.

For support related to product keys and activation, call your Microsoft Activation Center. Product activation and key information. Find products Note: Not all Volume Licensing products require a key. Browse categories:. Windows 10 Enterprise Windows 10 Professional. We have NOT changed any hardware, all clients are exactly the same brand new. Checked and rechecked master computer with Antivirus, Malwarebytes etc, nothing, clean.

Is this something that occurs local on each machine or is some Microsoft License server involved responsible for deactivating some machines at random? Really need help with this! Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro? Script Center. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access.