What is the process to update an existing KMS host to support Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 KMS clients?
For Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, it will be necessary to update the KMS host with a package containing the files supporting the expanded KMS client support. This package will be available through the Microsoft Download Center at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads or through Windows Update and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Once applied, a KMS key that is designed to support Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 can be installed on the updated host and activated. Note that a KMS key supporting these new versions of Windows provides backward support for all previous versions of Volume License editions of Windows acting as KMS clients.In the case of updating a Windows Server 2003 KMS host, all necessary files will be contained within the KMS 1.2 downloadable package, which will be available through the Microsoft Download Center at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads at RTM. Once applied, a KMS key that is designed to support Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 can be inst
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