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My organizations KMS host computer was activated using a Windows Server 2008 KMS key. Can we use that same computer as a host for deploying Windows Server 2008 R2?

April 26, 2017Activated Computer deploying host key KMS organization server Windows

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My organizations KMS host computer was activated using a Windows Server 2008 KMS key. Can we use that same computer as a host for deploying Windows Server 2008 R2?

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Existing KMS hosts installed with Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, or Windows Vista need an update to support activation of Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 systems. This update will be available through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), the Microsoft Download Center, and the Volume Activation page on TechNet. After installing the update, you may install the Windows Server 2008 R2 KMS key on the host and activate.