How To Activate Windows 2008 R2

Update 06.xi.2020: Microsoft activation link updated.

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

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• Introduction
• Prerequisite For Deploying ESU
• The Windows 7 ESU Activation ID
• How To Install And Activate The Windows seven Extended Security Update MAK Key On Cyberspace Connected Computers
• How To Install And Activate The Windows 7 Extended Security Update MAK Fundamental On Air-Gapped Computers
• Decision

Introduction

Appear by Microsoft on March 12, on January 14, 2020, Windows vii and Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 volition leave of support, and soon thereafter Office 2010. Out of support means that there will no longer exist any development or security patches released for these operating systems.

If you take not notwithstanding updated to a modern operating system and still want security patches, you will need to sign up for these through the Extended Security Updates (ESUs) program.

In this web log post, I embrace the prerequisite and how to deploy and actuate Windows 7 ESU license on both internet connected computers and air-gaped computers. Notation, the supposition is you already obtained and purchased a Windows vii/Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 Extended Security Updates MAK cardinal.

Prerequisite For Deploying ESU

To deploy the Windows 7 ESU you will need the post-obit prerequisite on your clients/servers:

1. Install the following SHA-two code signing support update and the post-obit servicing stack update (SSU):

• • Windows seven 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-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019 (KB4474419)

• • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2):
    Servicing stack update for Windows Server 2008 SP2: Apr ix, 2019 (KB4493730)
    and
    SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019 (KB4474419)

2. Install the SSU listed below (or a later SSU) and the ESU licensing grooming 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
    and
    Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Grooming Packet (KB4538484)

The Windows 7 ESU Activation ID

The Activation IDs are provided by Microsoft on: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-weblog/how-to-get-extended-security-updates-for-eligible-windows/ba-p/917807

ESU Program	ESU SKU (or Activation) ID
Windows 7 SP1 (Client)
Year 1	77db037b-95c3-48d7-a3ab-a9c6d41093e0
Year 2	0e00c25d-8795-4fb7-9572-3803d91b6880
Year 3	4220f546-f522-46df-8202-4d07afd26454
Windows Server 2008/R2 (Server)
Twelvemonth one	553673ed-6ddf-419c-a153-b760283472fd
Yr 2	04fa0286-fa74-401e-bbe9-fbfbb158010d
Yr 3	16c08c85-0c8b-4009-9b2b-f1f7319e45f9

How To Install And Activate The Windows 7 Extended Security Update MAK Key On Cyberspace Continued Computers

Subsequently you have purchased the Windows 7 ESUs, you lot will receive a MAK primal. This MAK is unique to your organization, but not unique for each devices, which means yous volition utilize the same MAK central to activate all of your devices.

Execute the following commands in a Elevated Command Prompt:

1. cscript c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk <MAK Central>
2. cscript slmgr.vbs /dlv  *Note, accept note of the Activation ID which should besides exist listed in the to a higher place chart
3. cscript c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ato <Activation ID>
4. slmgr.vbs /dli hit enter (You should now see ESU status is Licensed)

How To Install And Activate The Windows 7 Extended Security Update MAK Fundamental On Air-Gapped Computers

Execute the post-obit commands in a Elevated Command Prompt:

1. slmgr.vbs /ipk <MAK Primal>
2. cscript slmgr.vbs /dlv *Note, take note of the Activation and Installation ID (Do not close this command prompt window)
3. Call MS: 1-888-725-1047 and provide the Installation ID. MS will provide you with the Confirmation ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, write it downwards
4. slmgr.vbs /atp <ConfirmationID> infinite <ActivationID>
   
5. slmgr.vbs /dli hit enter (Yous should now meet ESU status is Licensed)

Conclusion

Information technology is important to ensure your organization has a strategy in place for Windows vii and Server 2008/2008 R2 upgrade. In the meantime its highly recommended you obtain a ESU license to ensure your operating organization is kept protected. Contact us today to order your ESU license'due south to stay protected!

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

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