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Server 2022 KMS host key bug; Can't activate Win10 Enterprise LTSB/LTSC
We recently dropped our new Server 2022 KMS host key onto our KMS server. After the necessary update to accept the 2022 key and activating the new 2022 host key, we were able to activate our most com...
One workaround for us:
1. Installed Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition.
2. Installed all current Windows Updates (11/2021).
3. Installed KMS host key for Windows Server 2019 Datacenter per
cscript.exe C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk KMS-HOST-KEY
4. Activated KMS host key for Windows Server 2019 Datacenter per
cscript.exe C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ato
5. Installed KMS host key for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter per
cscript.exe C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk KMS-HOST-KEY
6. Activated KMS host key for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter per
cscript.exe C:\Windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ato
7. NEVER REBOOT!
JMaletzky what it the reason for not using AD Based Activation and managing / deploying via VAMT 3?
Using ADBA or not does not negate the fact that this is an active bug with KMS, so not sure why that is relevant.
I can say for our org, it's a moot point because devices using LTSC that are affected by this issue are not domain computers. They are on very locked down VLANs with only enough access to what they need, KMS host included. Think kiosks, signage, smart devices, computers operating other sensitive medical/scientific equipment, etc.ajc196 thank you for your follow-up and sharing the outcome of your support request. Maybe you want to share the SR so it could be used as reference just in case others want to point on this one.
I understand your contraints for ADBA. It is not a one fits all solution, just wanted to make clear that fiddling with slmgr or using KMS is not the best solution for AD deployed machines anymore.
Hello All, I have the same situation here. Windows Server 2022 KMS Host which does not activate my LTSC Clients. Has any body conatct to the MS Support about this?
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