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Moving KMS to a New Server

In this guide, I'll take you through the process of uninstalling a Key Management Service (KMS) host key and then installing it on a new server, step-by-step. Step 1: Uninstall the KMS Host Key To remove the current KMS host key from the server, run the following command: cscript.exe C:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs -upk This command will uninstall the KMS host key. Step 2: Install the Default KMS Key Install the default KMS key by running the following command: cscript.exe C:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk [KMS Client Setup Key] You can find the default KMS client setup keys here. Step 3: Delete the Record from DNS Open the DNS console and expand the _tcp node under the domain.com. You'll see a record called _VLMCS. Delete this record. Now, the KMS server is uninstalled. Step 4: Install KMS on a New Server To install KMS on a new server, enter the following command: cscript.exe C:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk Step 5: Activate the KMS Host Activate the KMS host by entering thi