What is KMS Activation?
KMS activation is a method used by Microsoft to activate software licenses in a local network environment. It allows organizations to activate large numbers of computers with a single KMS server, which eliminates the need for individual computers to connect to Microsoft’s activation servers.
Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator
To begin the activation process, you’ll first need to open Command Prompt as an administrator. Simply right-click on the Start menu icon and choose “Command Prompt (Admin)”.
Step 2: Navigate to the Office Installation Directory
In Command Prompt, use the “cd” command to navigate to the directory where Office 2016 is installed. Typically, the default installation directory is “C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16”.
Step 3: Execute the Activation Command
Once you’re in the Office installation directory, enter the following command: cscript ospp.vbs /sethst:kms.example.com (replace “kms.example.com” with the address of your KMS server). Hit Enter to execute the command.
Step 4: Activate Office 2016
After setting the KMS server, use the following command to activate your Office 2016 installation: cscript ospp.vbs /act. Hit Enter again to execute the command, and Office will be activated successfully.
Step 5: Verify the Activation Status
To ensure that your Office 2016 activation was successful, you can check the activation status by using the command: cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus. If the activation was successful, it will display “LICENSE STATUS: —LICENSED—“.
By following these easy steps, you can activate Office 2016 using the KMS activation method. It’s a convenient solution for organizations that need to activate multiple computers within their network. Now you can enjoy using the full features of Office 2016 without any limitations!
- KMS activation allows organizations to activate multiple computers with a single KMS server.
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator to begin the activation process.
- Navigate to the Office 2016 installation directory using the “cd” command.
- Set the KMS server address using the command: cscript ospp.vbs /sethst:kms.example.com.
- Activate Office 2016 by running the command: cscript ospp.vbs /act.
- Verify the activation status with the command: cscript ospp.vbs /dstatus.
With these simple steps, you can effortlessly activate Office 2016 using the KMS activation method. Enjoy all the features and functionality this productivity suite has to offer!