
12 Operating System Activation Guide
Figure 3-1. The COA Label
Replacing the Existing OEM Product Key
With the COA Key
You can replace and activate the correct key by using one of the following modes:
• Command Line Interface (CLI)
• Graphical User Interface (GUI)
NOTE: If the operating system is in a virtual machine, ensure that you use the
Virtual Key and if the operating system is in a physical machine, ensure that you use
the Product Key.
Replacing and Activating the Key Using CLI
To replace and activate the key using the CLI:
1
Open the command prompt window.
NOTE: Ensure that you have Administrative privileges.
2
Run the following command:
Slmgr.vbs /ipk <New Key>
For example:
Slmgr.vbs /ipk 12ABC-DE456-12345-ABCDE-
12345
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