How To Activate Windows Server 2012 Essentials Command Prompt

To activate Windows Server 2012 Essentials:

Open a Command Prompt as an administrator, and enter your product key using the  slmgr command.vbs /ipk {product key}, and then

activate the product key with slmgr.vbs /ato. 

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

 

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

• Click the Start button (or press the Windows key).
• Type “cmd” in the search bar.
• Right-click “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator”. 

2. Enter Your Product Key:

• In the command prompt, type the following command, replacing {product key} with your actual product key (including the dashes): 

Code

    slmgr.vbs /ipk {product key} leave out the brackets

Press Enter. 

3. Activate the Product Key:

Type the following command. 

Code

    slmgr.vbs /ato

Press Enter and Follow any on-screen prompts. 

4. (Optional) Check Activation Status: 

• You can verify the activation status by typing:

Code

    slmgr.vbs /dlv

Press Enter. 

Important Notes:

• Elevated Privileges: You must run the command prompt as an administrator for these commands to work. 
• Product Key: Ensure you have the correct product key for Windows Server 2012 Essentials. 
• Internet Connection: You may need an internet connection to activate the product key.