Re: Testing W7 Enterprise - how to activate without MAK server?

Chuck wrote:
> I'm testing Windows 7 Enterprise from Technet but we don't have an
> activation server, Is there any way to activate or should I start over
> with Ultimate?

Sign in to Technet, and get a MAK key for your Vista Enterprise. You
won't need a KMS server, as you can activate with a MAK key online, the
same way that you would activate a retail version.


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Chuck wrote:

> On Sep 25, 10:58 pm, Jane C <janecol...@iinet.net.au.invalid> wrote:
>> Chuck wrote:
>> > I'm testing Windows 7 Enterprise from Technet but we don't have an
>> > activation server, Is there any way to activate or should I start over
>> > with Ultimate?
>>
>> Sign in to Technet, and get a MAK key for your Vista Enterprise. You
>> won't need a KMS server, as you can activate with a MAK key online, the
>> same way that you would activate a retail version.
>
> I installed using the TechNet Key, I tried activating right away and
> it failed, and since then I get notices of Registration Failure.
> This is Windows 7 (sorry to post here but I can't find any Windows 7
> groups and the process seems to be the same)

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/...egory/w7itpro/

Malke
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Chuck wrote:

>
> I installed using the TechNet Key, I tried activating right away and
> it failed, and since then I get notices of Registration Failure.
> This is Windows 7 (sorry to post here but I can't find any Windows 7
> groups and the process seems to be the same)
>

Oops, sorry, I meant Windows 7. The procedure is the same as for Vista.
Are you sure you got the MAK key? I have Windows 7 Enterprise running
and activated here using a MAK key (MSDN, so basically the same as Technet).
--
Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
MVP - Windows Desktop Experience 2007-2009

Chuck wrote:

>
> I installed using the TechNet Key, I tried activating right away and
> it failed, and since then I get notices of Registration Failure.
> This is Windows 7 (sorry to post here but I can't find any Windows 7
> groups and the process seems to be the same)
>

Are you behind a proxy of any kind that might be preventing online
activation?

--
Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
MVP - Windows Desktop Experience 2007-2009