Migration from windows 2003 to 2008 loops windows activation period expired
Originally Published: 2013-03-07
Article Number
Applies To
Windows 2003 to 2008 upgrade
Upgrade
Issue
How to correct windows 2008 activation message
Resolution
In order to identify why are you receiving this error you must access the server in question and from a command prompt
C:\windows\system32 run > Type slmgr.vbs -ato (this activates the server)
Below you will find in this case why you are not able to activate the server.
Proceed to run > slmgr.vbs -ckms (this clears and KMS entry you may have)
3.Type slmgr.vbs -upk (this removes any product key installed)
4.Type slmgr.vbs -ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx (where the x's is the product key you wish to use)
5.Type slmgr.vbs -ato (this activates the server)
After these steps everything is now showing as activated
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