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Resolve a Windows Server activation issue
This guide helps you resolve any issues with activating your Windows Server license.
Preamble
- Check for any ongoing issues on https://infomaniakstatus.com/.
- For Public Cloud specifically, the list of scheduled maintenance and ongoing issues is available at https://status.infomaniak.cloud/.
Modify the registered key
Open the Run utility (press Windows logo + R).
Remove the registered key
Run the following command:
cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -upkAdd a new key
Reopen the Run utility and then run the following command:
cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -ipk {CLE/KEY}Replace {CLE/KEY} with the key from your configuration below:
| Operating system | KMS key |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2019 Datacenter | WMDGN-G9PQG-XVVXX-R3X43-63DFG |
| Windows Server 2019 Standard | N69G4-B89J2-4G8F4-WWYCC-J464C |
| Windows Server 2022 Datacenter | WX4NM-KYWYW-QJJR4-XV3QB-6VM33 |
| Windows Server 2022 Standard | VDYBN-27WPP-V4HQT-9VMD4-VMK7H |
| Windows Server 2025 Standard | TVRH6-WHNXV-R9WG3-9XRFY-MY832 |
| Windows Server 2025 Datacenter | D764K-2NDRG-47T6Q-P8T8W-YP6DF |
Activate Windows
Reopen the Run utility and then run the following command to associate the key with the Infomaniak activation robot:
cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -skms kms.infomaniak.cloudReopen the Run utility and then finally run the following command to activate your Windows system:
cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -ato
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