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KMS host key status
When I run slmgr /xpr, it says "Volume activation will expire" in 180 days. Shouldn't it say "The machine is permanently activated"?
Normal and expected behavior when you use KMS
KMS activations are valid for 180 days (the activation validity interval). To remain activated, KMS client computers must renew their activation by connecting to the KMS host at least once every 180 days. By default, KMS client computers attempt to renew their activation every 7 days. If KMS activation fails, the client computer retries every two hours. After a client computer’s activation is renewed, the activation validity interval begins again.
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No, that's normal expected behavior.
KMS activations are valid for 180 days (the activation validity interval). To remain activated, KMS client computers must renew their activation by connecting to the KMS host at least once every 180 days.
Activate clients running Windows 10 (Windows 10) - Windows Deployment | Microsoft Docs
- Right, for those activating.
How do I tell if the server's host key is activated so it can continue activating clients?
