AVMA activation failing on windows server 2016 datacenter

Elisha George 151 Reputation points
2022-08-22T13:42:26.08+00:00

Name: Windows(R), ServerDatacenter edition
Description: Windows(R) Operating System, VIRTUAL_MACHINE_ACTIVATION channel
Product Key Channel: VT:IA
Partial Product Key: CWG3J
License Status: Notification
Notification Reason: 0xC004F00F.
Remaining Windows rearm count: 1001
Remaining SKU rearm count: 1001
Trusted time: 8/14/2022 6:53:44 PM

Most recent activation information:
Automatic VM Activation client information
Host machine name: AMS9856242316
Activation time: 8/2/2022 5:48:40 PM

We used to Activation key TMJ3Y-NTRTM-FJYXT-T22BY-CWG3J and this doesn't resolve the issue.

It was actually worked for a week ago now it was not working. But how does the activation key works once in a while.

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  1. Jackson Martins 10,606 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-08-22T13:49:50.883+00:00

    Hi @Elisha George
    How are you trying to do this activation?

    I recommend trying to use the commands below:

    Dism /Online /Get-CurrentEdition
    To see current Editions

    Dism /Online /Get-TargetEditions

    Dism /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:TMJ3Y-NTRTM-FJYXT-T22BY-CWG3J /AcceptEula

    with get target editions you will see which versions can be used for activation

    Get in touch if you need more help with this issue.

    --please don't forget to "[Accept the answer]" if the reply is helpful--

    1 person found this answer helpful.

  2. Anonymous
    2022-08-22T13:46:32.91+00:00

    What installation media was used for guest? What is the guest OS and edition? What is the host OS and edition?


  3. Anonymous
    2022-08-22T14:11:41.897+00:00

    Assuming you used evaluation media and as a work around , try using a kms key as intermediary step.

    Dism /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:CB7KF-BWN84-R7R2Y-793K2-8XDDG /AcceptEula  
    

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys#windows-server-ltscltsb-versions

    then if successful use AVMA as below after reboot
    slmgr /ipk TMJ3Y-NTRTM-FJYXT-T22BY-CWG3J
    slmgr /ato

    --please don't forget to upvote and Accept as answer if the reply is helpful--


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