Hi all, I am very2 new to VIAB software and environment. We have our entitled MAK keys for Windows 8 and Office2013. When i read the VIAB requirements, it mentioned you can use either MAK or KMS keys. I want to create golden image for Windows 8 desktop with Office2013. How can i use or activate my MAK keys for Windows 8 with Office2013 image? Am i correct: After installing Windows 8 and Office2013, i need to activate my products using MAK keys.

Then in VdiManager, click Image and select my Windows 8 and Office2013 VM? Do i need to perform sysprep before creating/importing my VM to Image in VdiManager? Kutumb 2 title song lyrics. Arcadia so red rose rar : free programs. Hope the experience people guide me.

I would very strongly advise you NOT to use MAK keys for VIAB. You need a contract of some sort with Microsoft that allows you to use KMS for licensing. If you go for pooled desktops, you will need to have 25 physical non cloned Windows 7 or 8 computers and at least 5 of which will need to have a copy of Office 2013 in order for your KMS machine to start issuing valid licences. If you are a SA Microsoft customer, they make a product called Windows Thin Pc available. This is excellent for turning old computers into thin clients, and will count toward the physical desktops you need to prime your KMS box. If you use MAK keys for VIAB, they get used up very quickly.

We have our entitled MAK keys for Windows 8 and Office2013. When i read the VIAB requirements, it mentioned you can use either MAK or KMS keys. Will need to have 25 physical non cloned Windows 7 or 8 computers and at least 5. Customer, they make a product called Windows Thin Pc available. Computers that are running volume licensed editions of Windows Server, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 are, by default, KMS clients with no additional configuration needed.

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