Installation Guide, Windows Server 2008 R2 v7.0

To activate the OS, follow these steps:
1. Click Start.
2. Right-click Computer and select Properties. The System window displays.
3. Scroll down to the Windows Activation section at the bottom of the window and click x
days until automatic activation. Activate Windows now.
Figure 2-24 System Window #1
NOTE: If you click Change product key instead of Activate Windows now you are
prompted to enter the key and then the Activation wizard runs. This method can be used
for entering a test product key when the computer is disconnected from the internet.
4. The Windows Activation screen displays. Click Type a different product key.
5. In the next screen, enter the product key found on your COA label and user license agreement.
52 Installing the OS