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Activating Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Build 9600 using a product key provides several benefits, including: | KMS client cannot find a KMS host
Once you have a legitimate product key (MAK or retail) or a KMS infrastructure, you can activate Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Build 9600 using one of the following methods. | MAK reached its activation count
| Error Code | Message | Likely Cause | Solution | |------------|---------|--------------|----------| | | Software Licensing Service reported that the computer could not be activated. No KMS could be reached. | KMS client cannot find a KMS host. | Set KMS server manually via slmgr /skms or use MAK instead. | | 0xC004C020 | Activation server reported that the Multiple Activation Key has exceeded its limit. | MAK reached its activation count. | Request more activations from VLSC or use a different MAK. | | 0x8007232B | DNS name does not exist. | KMS client has no KMS SRV record in DNS. | Configure DNS KMS records or manually point to KMS host. | | 0xC004F050 | The product key is invalid. | Wrong key for the edition (e.g., using Datacenter key on Standard). | Ensure the key matches “ServerStandard” edition. | | 0x803FA071 | Key is blocked at the server. | Key is known as leaked or pirated. | Use a legitimate key from Microsoft. | | KMS client cannot find a KMS host