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How you can Change My Windows Server License Key?

The volume licensing product key is the product code issued by companies to install software that has been licensed under volume licensing. This allows you to use the same product key for multiple installations.

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How you can Change My Windows Server License Key?

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  1. How you can Change My Windows Server License Key? Sometimes you will need to update the product key for windows with service or later. Although updating your windows license product key can be important, it can be overwhelming if you don't know how to do this. You don't need to feel stressed or confused. Follow the below guide to update your volume licensing product key. office.com/setup Volume licensing product key The volume licensing product key is the product code issued by companies to install software that has been licensed under volume licensing. This allows you to use the same product key for multiple installations. Methods for changing volume licensing product key

  2. You have two options to modify the volume licensing product code. Either you can use the Windows Activation Wizard graphical interface (GUI), or you can use Windows Management Instrumentation script. The former is simpler, but it will not be suitable for multiple computers. Method 1 - Windows Activation Wizard graphical interface (GUI). Step 1: Go to the 'Start' menu and click on "Run". Step 2: In the text box, type the command ‘regedit’ and tick OK. Step 3 - Open the pane and navigate through it using the route below: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software - Microsoft -- WindowsNT -- Current Version WPAEvents Step 4: Select OOBETimer, and then right-click on it. Select the Modify option. Step 5: In the text box that appears, modify at least one digit of the current product key. This will disable the current windows. Step 6: Go to Start' and click 'Run. Step 7: In the text box that opens, type "%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a" and click OK. Step 8: A prompt will appear. Click "Yes, I would like to call a customer service representative in order to activate Windows". Click "Next". Step 9: Now click on "Change product key".

  3. Step 10: Enter the new product code and click on "Update". Restart your computer, and then repeat steps 1 through 2. This will activate the windows on your computer. www.office.com/myaccount Method 2 - Script: Windows Management Instrumentation This method is ideal for changing product keys on multiple computers. This allows you to create a WMI script which changes the volume licensing product key and then deploy this script in your start-up script. The ChangeVLKeySP1.vbs script is recommended for computers with Windows service pack 1 and later. Conclusion It is risky to change the product key. If done incorrectly, it can cause an entire system crash. Unexpected problems could occur if you modify your registry number in the wrong way. Follow the steps carefully. It's always better to be prepared for the unexpected. Before you modify your registry, make sure to have a backup. In the event that you have to restore your registry you won't be stuck in a rut. office.com/setup365

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