In order for the UVM volume license version of Windows Vista or Windows 7 to be activated, the computer running that OS needs to be on the UVM campus network, either physically or via a VPN connection; Windows can then find the KMS (Key Management Server) kms1.campus.ad.uvm.edu . The computer must also contact the key management server periodically to renew the activation. This is all mandated and embedded in Windows operating systems by Microsoft.
If you have a UVM owned machine having activation problems:
- getting it onto the UVM network will fix it.
- If it is a desktop and difficult to move, using VPN will also solve the problem.
Macs running VMware Fusion can either use the UVM VPN client or create a bridged network connection so it gets a 132.198 connection (if on a wired connection).
Product Keys
- Geoff’s site also has the UVM volume license product keys. However, even after entering these, connection to KMS is required periodically.
- If this is a UVM owned machine that is for off campus use, there is an alternate license key which can be manually entered IF the computer meets specific requirements and is eligible to use the alternate licensing (there must already be a Windows OS running on the computer, or it must have shipped with a legal license for a Windows OS originally). Please contact the UVM Computing Helpline by submitting a footprint with those details and they can forward the request for a MAK (Multiple Activation Key) if this is the case.
- personally owned computers may not use the UVM volume license versions of Windows. Instead, a Work at Home license copy, on DVD, can be purchased at the Depot for $15, UVM ID card is required.