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KMS host key status
- Feb 15, 2022
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.
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
How do I tell if the server's host key is activated so it can continue activating clients?
- Dave PatrickFeb 15, 2022MVP
Use the tool here.
Download Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) 2.0 from Official Microsoft Download Center
- Nate UFeb 15, 2022Copper ContributorI have it installed, but I guess I'm trying to make sure the KMS host key is happy.
- Dave PatrickFeb 15, 2022MVP
Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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