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Preparing to Deploy Extended Security Updates

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Jon Warnken
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Jan 30, 2020
  Update 02.03.2020: Updated post to confirm that Security Only Quality Updates from November 2019 and onward satisfy the pre-requisites for the ESU key.    With the end of support for these Op...
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Apr 20, 2020

Adrian Kielbowicz the key used for ESU is a MAK key. https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/volume-activation/plan-for-volume-activation-client#multiple-activation-key Tracking for the key usage is just like any other product using those keys. If you replace systems and need to add additional activations there is a process to request more. Please see the FAQ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4527878/faq-about-extended-security-updates-for-windows-7 

  If an organization needs additional activations of ESU (for example, if they have to reinstall Windows 7 or reimage a device), how will those additional activations be managed?

Organizations that purchase ESU through volume licensing should request additional activations through the VLSC:

  1. On the VLSC home page, select Contact Us.
  2. Select your region, and then select Support Web Form in the Contact Info section.
  3. In the form, complete the required information.