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[EC2] How to handle Windows activation failure

  • Issue

    • Windows was activated but is now in a deactivated state. 

  • Cause 

    • Windows instances use Microsoft's KMS (Key Management System) provided by AWS for activation. If the instance cannot connect to the KMS server, a Windows activation error message may appear. There may also be an issue with the KMS client configuration. 

  • Solution

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