You could also consider modifying this script to support encryption or obfuscation of the ESU key however, that is out of scope for this post.Įnsure that ESU prerequisites are installedīefore you try to install and activate the Windows 7 ESU key, you should first ensure that all of the prerequisites are installed as outlined in Obtaining Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices. As a result, take care to ensure the confidentiality of your key by limiting its exposure. Important: Admins will be able to read the key by viewing the log files or the Group Policy Object (GPO).
Note: The Activate-ProductOnline.ps1 script requires a 25-character code for the ProductKey parameter in the following format: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX This script will install and activate the ESU product key. Download the Activate-ProductOnline.ps1 scriptĭownload the Activate-ProductOnline.ps1 script and save it to a local folder. Now, let’s walk through the process of creating a Group Policy Object that will run the Activate-ProductOnline.ps1 on the Windows 7 domain-joined devices.
The ActivationWS project includes a PowerShell script (Activate-Product.ps1) compatible with the steps below.
If you need to install ESU on isolated Windows 7 devices or have restricted internet access, the ActivationWs project supports activation of Windows 7 devices by using a proxy to communicate with the Microsoft BatchActivation Service. Note: The Activate-ProductOnline.ps1 script mentioned below requires that Windows 7 devices have Internet access for online activation. The scenario outlined in this post assumes that these devices are part of an on-premises Active Directory domain.
If you don't see a COA sticker look very closely on the back it may have a Windows 8/8.sticker for which I know not how to obtain the product key,sorry.If you are transitioning from Windows 7 Pro or Enterprise to Windows 10 and have purchased Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESUs), this post provides additional guidance on how to install and activate Windows 7 ESU keys on multiple devices using a multiple activation key (MAK). Hope this helps in some way and if you have the COA sticker on the case you should get it working. I had to go through the same process with the code they gave me, I called in and they gave me a new code to enter and Win7 was activated and Genuine. I used the previously downloaded Win 7 ISO and the product key on the case 's COA sticker. I recently bought a used HP p6320f empty case only and built my own( Gigabyte MB, AMD 6350 processor, Crucial 8gb RAM and a generic multi format optical drive) in the case. I got a message from MS that I needed to call them with a code they provided which I entered, then they gave me another code to enter(which I did) and I then saw that Windows was activated and that it is Genuine Windows. I put a new 1tb drive in it, downloaded a Windows 7 ISO from MS, installed that, then used the product key from the COA sticker on the case. In the last year I bought a used HP p6501f desktop that had Windows 7 originally but was updated to Windows 10 when I got it. Which you have done, then download an iso from Heidoc, it does not ask for or provide a LICENCE KEY.
Three different names for the same value in 3 different software methods. USING RegEdit the key is listed below and it’s content also shown.Ĭomputer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatformīackupProductKeyDefault 12345-67890-09876-54321 There is a possibility of finding the same value in the Registry. ShowKeyPlus - Windows Product Key Information ShowKeyPlus from the Microsoft Store (probably the best choice).