How To Activate Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise

Update 06.11.2020: Microsoft activation link updated.

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Update 03.12.2020: Before installing and activating ESU keys, please ensure y'all have installed all prerequisites outlined nether Prerequisite For Deploying ESU below.

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• Introduction
• Prerequisite For Deploying ESU
• The Windows vii ESU Activation ID
• How To Install And Activate The Windows 7 Extended Security Update MAK Key On Net Connected Computers
• How To Install And Activate The Windows 7 Extended Security Update MAK Key On Air-Gapped Computers
• Conclusion

Introduction

Announced past Microsoft on March 12, on January 14, 2020, Windows vii and Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 will go out of back up, and soon thereafter Office 2010. Out of back up means that there will no longer be any development or security patches released for these operating systems.

If you lot accept not yet updated to a modern operating organisation and still want security patches, you will need to sign up for these through the Extended Security Updates (ESUs) plan.

In this web log post, I cover the prerequisite and how to deploy and activate Windows vii ESU license on both internet connected computers and air-gaped computers. Note, the assumption is y'all already obtained and purchased a Windows seven/Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 Extended Security Updates MAK fundamental.

Prerequisite For Deploying ESU

To deploy the Windows seven ESU you lot volition need the following prerequisite on your clients/servers:

1. Install the following SHA-2 lawmaking signing back up update and the following servicing stack update (SSU):

• • Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1:
    Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019 (KB4490628)
    and
    SHA-ii code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019 (KB4474419)

• • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack ii (SP2):
    Servicing stack update for Windows Server 2008 SP2: April 9, 2019 (KB4493730)
    and
    SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows seven, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019 (KB4474419)

2. Install the SSU listed below (or a later SSU) and the ESU licensing preparation package:

• • Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
    Servicing stack update for Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1: February 11, 2020 (KB4537829) or later
    and
    Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package (KB4538483)

• • Windows Server 2008 SP2:
    Servicing stack update for Windows Server 2008 SP2: February 11, 2020 (KB4537830) or later on
    and
    Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package (KB4538484)

The Windows 7 ESU Activation ID

The Activation IDs are provided past Microsoft on: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-information technology-pro-blog/how-to-go-extended-security-updates-for-eligible-windows/ba-p/917807

ESU Program	ESU SKU (or Activation) ID
Windows seven SP1 (Client)
Year i	77db037b-95c3-48d7-a3ab-a9c6d41093e0
Year 2	0e00c25d-8795-4fb7-9572-3803d91b6880
Year iii	4220f546-f522-46df-8202-4d07afd26454
Windows Server 2008/R2 (Server)
Year 1	553673ed-6ddf-419c-a153-b760283472fd
Year 2	04fa0286-fa74-401e-bbe9-fbfbb158010d
Year 3	16c08c85-0c8b-4009-9b2b-f1f7319e45f9

How To Install And Activate The Windows vii Extended Security Update MAK Central On Internet Connected Computers

Later you have purchased the Windows seven ESUs, you volition receive a MAK cardinal. This MAK is unique to your organization, but not unique for each devices, which means you will use the same MAK primal to activate all of your devices.

Execute the following commands in a Elevated Command Prompt:

1. cscript c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk <MAK Key>
2. cscript slmgr.vbs /dlv  *Annotation, have annotation of the Activation ID which should also be listed in the higher up chart
3. cscript c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ato <Activation ID>
4. slmgr.vbs /dli hitting enter (You lot should now see ESU status is Licensed)

How To Install And Activate The Windows seven Extended Security Update MAK Key On Air-Gapped Computers

Execute the following commands in a Elevated Control Prompt:

1. slmgr.vbs /ipk <MAK Key>
2. cscript slmgr.vbs /dlv *Annotation, take note of the Activation and Installation ID (Do non shut this control prompt window)
3. Call MS: 1-888-725-1047 and provide the Installation ID. MS will provide yous with the Confirmation ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, write it down
4. slmgr.vbs /atp <ConfirmationID> infinite <ActivationID>
   
5. slmgr.vbs /dli hitting enter (Y'all should now see ESU condition is Licensed)

Conclusion

It is important to ensure your organization has a strategy in place for Windows 7 and Server 2008/2008 R2 upgrade. In the meantime its highly recommended y'all obtain a ESU license to ensure your operating organisation is kept protected. Contact us today to lodge your ESU license'due south to stay protected!

Is your organization purchasing ESUs license? How are you treatment the Windows 7/Server 2008 and or Server 2008 R2 end of support?

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