It happens that the standard activation of Windows Server does not pass, any errors come out, or the standard menu through the graphical interface does not work.
In this article we will look at how to activate Windows Server via CMD (command prompt / terminal).
Through the search, we look for CMD => Run the command prompt on behalf of the administrator.
– Enter the command: slmgr.vbs /upk and execute it.
– After entering the command slmgr.vbs /cpky
– Now enter your key into the command prompt by: slmgr.vbs /ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx where X is your activation key. If you do not have a valid Windows Server product key, then you can purchase it in our catalog. Delivery of the key to your Email.
– After executing the key entry command, complete the activation with the command: slmgr.vbs /ato