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---
title: Use the Volume Activation Management Tool (Windows 10)
description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides several useful features, including the ability to perform VAMT proxy activation and to track and monitor several types of product keys.
ms.assetid: b11f0aee-7b60-44d1-be40-c960fc6c4c47
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
ms.author: greglin
keywords: vamt, volume activation, activation, windows activation
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.sitesec: library
ms.pagetype: activation
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.date: 07/27/2017
ms.topic: article
---
# Use the Volume Activation Management Tool
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
**Looking for retail activation?**
- [Get Help Activating Microsoft Windows](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618644)
The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides several useful features, including the ability to perform VAMT proxy activation and to track and monitor several types of product keys.
By using the VAMT, you can automate and centrally manage the volume, retail, and MAK activation process for Windows, Office, and select other Microsoft products. The VAMT can manage volume activation by using MAKs or KMS. It is a standard Microsoft Management Console snap-in, and it can be
installed on any computer running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
The VAMT is distributed as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK), which is a free download available from Microsoft Download Center. For more information, see [Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) for Windows 10](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=526740).
In Windows Server 2012 R2, you can install the VAMT directly from Server Manager without downloading the Windows ADK by selecting the Volume Activation Services role or the Remote Server Administration Tools/Role Administration Tools/Volume Activation Tools feature.
## Activating with the Volume Activation Management Tool
You can use the VAMT to complete the activation process in products by using MAK and retail keys, and you can work with computers individually or in groups. The VAMT enables two activation scenarios:
- **Online activation**. Online activation enables you to activate over the Internet any products that are installed with MAK, KMS host, or retail product keys. You can activate one or more connected computers within a network. This process requires that each product communicate activation information directly to Microsoft.
- **Proxy activation**. This activation method enables you to perform volume activation for products that are installed on client computers that do not have Internet access. The VAMT host computer distributes a MAK, KMS host key, or retail product key to one or more client products and collects the installation ID from each client product. The VAMT host sends the installation IDs to Microsoft on behalf of the client products and obtains the corresponding confirmation IDs. The VAMT host then installs the confirmation IDs on the client products to complete their activation.
By using this method, only the VAMT host computer requires Internet access. Proxy activation by using the VAMT is beneficial for isolated network segments and for cases where your organization has a mix of retail, MAK, and KMS-based activations.
## Tracking products and computers with the Volume Activation Management Tool
The VAMT provides an overview of the activation and licensing status of computers across your network, as shown in Figure 18. Several prebuilt reports are also available to help you proactively manage licensing.
![VAMT showing the licensing status of multiple computers](../images/volumeactivationforwindows81-18.jpg)
**Figure 18**. The VAMT showing the licensing status of multiple computers
## Tracking key usage with the Volume Activation Management Tool
The VAMT makes it easier to track the various keys that are issued to your organization. You can enter each key into VAMT, and then the VAMT can use those keys for online or proxy activation of clients. The tool can also describe what type of key it is and to which product group it belongs. The VAMT is the most convenient way to quickly determine how many activations remain on a MAK. Figure 19 shows an example of key types and usage.
![VAMT showing key types and usage](../images/volumeactivationforwindows81-19.jpg)
**Figure 19**. The VAMT showing key types and usage
## Other Volume Activation Management Tool features
The VAMT stores information in a Microsoft SQL Server database for performance and flexibility, and it provides a single graphical user interface for managing activations and performing other activation-related tasks, such as:
- **Adding and removing computers**. You can use the VAMT to discover computers in the local environment. The VAMT can discover computers by querying AD DS, workgroups, or individual computer names or IP addresses, or through a general LDAP query.
- **Discovering products**. You can use the VAMT to discover Windows, Windows Server, Office, and select other products that are installed on the client computers.
- **Managing activation data**. The VAMT stores activation data in a SQL Server database. The tool can export this data in XML format to other VAMT hosts or to an archive.
For more information, see:
- [Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Overview](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618266)
- [VAMT Step-by-Step Scenarios](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618267)
## See also
- [Volume Activation for Windows 10](volume-activation-windows-10.md)
 
---
title: Use the Volume Activation Management Tool (Windows 10)
description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides several useful features, including the ability to track and monitor several types of product keys.
ms.assetid: b11f0aee-7b60-44d1-be40-c960fc6c4c47
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
ms.author: greglin
keywords: vamt, volume activation, activation, windows activation
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.sitesec: library
ms.pagetype: activation
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.date: 07/27/2017
ms.topic: article
---
# Use the Volume Activation Management Tool
**Applies to**
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2008 R2
**Looking for retail activation?**
- [Get Help Activating Microsoft Windows](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618644)
The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides several useful features, including the ability to perform VAMT proxy activation and to track and monitor several types of product keys.
By using the VAMT, you can automate and centrally manage the volume, retail, and MAK activation process for Windows, Office, and select other Microsoft products. The VAMT can manage volume activation by using MAKs or KMS. It is a standard Microsoft Management Console snap-in, and it can be
installed on any computer running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2.
The VAMT is distributed as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK), which is a free download available from Microsoft Download Center. For more information, see [Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) for Windows 10](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=526740).
In Windows Server 2012 R2, you can install the VAMT directly from Server Manager without downloading the Windows ADK by selecting the Volume Activation Services role or the Remote Server Administration Tools/Role Administration Tools/Volume Activation Tools feature.
## Activating with the Volume Activation Management Tool
You can use the VAMT to complete the activation process in products by using MAK and retail keys, and you can work with computers individually or in groups. The VAMT enables two activation scenarios:
- **Online activation**. Online activation enables you to activate over the Internet any products that are installed with MAK, KMS host, or retail product keys. You can activate one or more connected computers within a network. This process requires that each product communicate activation information directly to Microsoft.
- **Proxy activation**. This activation method enables you to perform volume activation for products that are installed on client computers that do not have Internet access. The VAMT host computer distributes a MAK, KMS host key, or retail product key to one or more client products and collects the installation ID from each client product. The VAMT host sends the installation IDs to Microsoft on behalf of the client products and obtains the corresponding confirmation IDs. The VAMT host then installs the confirmation IDs on the client products to complete their activation.
By using this method, only the VAMT host computer requires Internet access. Proxy activation by using the VAMT is beneficial for isolated network segments and for cases where your organization has a mix of retail, MAK, and KMS-based activations.
## Tracking products and computers with the Volume Activation Management Tool
The VAMT provides an overview of the activation and licensing status of computers across your network, as shown in Figure 18. Several prebuilt reports are also available to help you proactively manage licensing.
![VAMT showing the licensing status of multiple computers](../images/volumeactivationforwindows81-18.jpg)
**Figure 18**. The VAMT showing the licensing status of multiple computers
## Tracking key usage with the Volume Activation Management Tool
The VAMT makes it easier to track the various keys that are issued to your organization. You can enter each key into VAMT, and then the VAMT can use those keys for online or proxy activation of clients. The tool can also describe what type of key it is and to which product group it belongs. The VAMT is the most convenient way to quickly determine how many activations remain on a MAK. Figure 19 shows an example of key types and usage.
![VAMT showing key types and usage](../images/volumeactivationforwindows81-19.jpg)
**Figure 19**. The VAMT showing key types and usage
## Other Volume Activation Management Tool features
The VAMT stores information in a Microsoft SQL Server database for performance and flexibility, and it provides a single graphical user interface for managing activations and performing other activation-related tasks, such as:
- **Adding and removing computers**. You can use the VAMT to discover computers in the local environment. The VAMT can discover computers by querying AD DS, workgroups, or individual computer names or IP addresses, or through a general LDAP query.
- **Discovering products**. You can use the VAMT to discover Windows, Windows Server, Office, and select other products that are installed on the client computers.
- **Managing activation data**. The VAMT stores activation data in a SQL Server database. The tool can export this data in XML format to other VAMT hosts or to an archive.
For more information, see:
- [Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Overview](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618266)
- [VAMT Step-by-Step Scenarios](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618267)
## See also
- [Volume Activation for Windows 10](volume-activation-windows-10.md)
 
 

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# VAMT known issues
The following list and the section that follows contain the current known issues regarding the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT), versions 3.0. and 3.1.
The current known issues with the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT), versions 3.0. and 3.1, include:
- VAMT Windows Management Infrastructure (WMI) remote operations might take longer to execute if the target computer is in a sleep or standby state.
- When opening a Computer Information List (CIL file) that was saved by using a previous version of VAMT, the edition information is not shown for each product in the center pane. Users must update the product status again to obtain the edition information.
- The remaining activation count can only be retrieved for MAKs.
- When you open a Computer Information List (CIL) file that was saved by using a previous version of VAMT, the edition information is not shown for each product in the center pane. You must update the product status again to obtain the edition information.
- The remaining activation count can only be retrieved for Multiple Activation Key (MAKs).
## Can't add CSVLKs for Windows 10 activation to VAMT 3.1
## Workarounds for adding CSVLKs for Windows 10 activation to VAMT 3.1
When you try to add a Windows 10 Key Management Service (KMS) Host key (CSVLK) or a Windows Server 2012 R2 for Windows 10 CSVLK into VAMT 3.1 (version 10.0.10240.0), you receive the following error message:
> The specified product key is invalid, or is unsupported by this version of VAMT. An update to support additional products may be available online.
Another known issue is that when you try to add a Windows 10 Key Management Service (KMS) Host key (CSVLK) or a Windows Server 2012 R2 for Windows 10 CSVLK into VAMT 3.1 (version 10.0.10240.0), you receive the error message shown here.
![VAMT error message](./images/vamt-known-issue-message.png)
This issue occurs because VAMT 3.1 does not contain the correct Pkconfig files to recognize this kind of key.
This issue occurs because VAMT 3.1 does not contain the correct Pkconfig files to recognize this kind of key. To work around this issue, use one of the following methods.
### Workaround
### Method 1
To work around this issue, use one of the following methods.
Do not add the CSVLK to the VAMT 3.1 tool. Instead, use the **slmgr.vbs /ipk \<*CSVLK*>** command to install a CSVLK on a KMS host. In this command, \<*CSVLK*> represents the specific key that you want to install. For more information about how to use the Slmgr.vbs tool, see [Slmgr.vbs options for obtaining volume activation information](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/activation-slmgr-vbs-options).
**Method 1**
### Method 2
Do not add the CSVLK to the VAMT 3.1 tool. Instead, use the **slmgr.vbs /ipk \<*CSVLK*>** command-line tool to install a CSVLK on a KMS host. In this command, \<*CSVLK*> represents the specific key that you want to install. For more information about how to use the Slmgr.vbs tool, see [Slmgr.vbs options for obtaining volume activation information](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/activation-slmgr-vbs-options).
**Method 2**
On the KMS host computer, follow these steps:
On the KMS host computer, perform the following steps:
1. Download the hotfix from [July 2016 update rollup for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2](https://support.microsoft.com/help/3172614/).
1. In Windows Explorer, right-click **485392_intl_x64_zip**, and then extract the hotfix to **C:\KB3058168**.
1. In Windows Explorer, right-click **485392_intl_x64_zip** and extract the hotfix to C:\KB3058168.
1. To extract the contents of the update, open a Command Prompt window and run the following command:
1. To extract the contents of the update, run the following command:
```cmd
expand c:\KB3058168\Windows8.1-KB3058168-x64.msu -f:* C:\KB3058168\
@ -64,6 +58,6 @@ On the KMS host computer, follow these steps:
expand c:\KB3058168\Windows8.1-KB3058168-x64.cab -f:pkeyconfig-csvlk.xrm-ms c:\KB3058168
```
1. In the "C:\KB3058168\x86_microsoft-windows-s..nent-sku-csvlk-pack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17815_none_bd26b4f34d049716\" folder, copy the **pkeyconfig-csvlk.xrm-ms** file. Paste this file to the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\VAMT3\pkconfig" folder.
1. In the C:\KB3058168\x86_microsoft-windows-s..nent-sku-csvlk-pack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17815_none_bd26b4f34d049716 folder, copy the pkeyconfig-csvlk.xrm-ms file. Paste this file into the C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\VAMT3\pkconfig folder.
1. Restart VAMT.

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---
title: Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Technical Reference (Windows 10)
description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) enables network administrators and other IT professionals to automate and centrally manage the Windows®, Microsoft® Office, and select other Microsoft products volume and retail-activation process.
ms.assetid: 1df0f795-f41c-473b-850c-e98af1ad2f2a
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
ms.author: greglin
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.sitesec: library
ms.pagetype: activation
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.date: 04/25/2017
ms.topic: article
---
# Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Technical Reference
The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) enables network administrators and other IT professionals to automate and centrally manage the Windows®, Microsoft® Office, and select other Microsoft products volume and retail-activation process.
VAMT can manage volume activation using Multiple Activation Keys (MAKs) or the Windows Key Management Service (KMS). VAMT is a standard Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that requires the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0. VAMT can be installed on any computer that has one of the following Windows operating systems:
- Windows® 7 or above
- Windows Server 2008 R2 or above
**Important**  
VAMT is designed to manage volume activation for: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 (or obove), Microsoft Office 2010 (or above).
VAMT is only available in an EN-US (x86) package.
## In this Section
|Topic |Description |
|------|------------|
|[Introduction to VAMT](introduction-vamt.md) |Provides a description of VAMT and common usages. |
|[Active Directory-Based Activation Overview](active-directory-based-activation-overview.md) |Describes Active Directory-Based Activation scenarios. |
|[Install and Configure VAMT](install-configure-vamt.md) |Describes how to install VAMT and use it to configure client computers on your network. |
|[Add and Manage Products](add-manage-products-vamt.md) |Describes how to add client computers into VAMT. |
|[Manage Product Keys](manage-product-keys-vamt.md) |Describes how to add and remove a product key from VAMT. |
|[Manage Activations](manage-activations-vamt.md) |Describes how to activate a client computer by using a variety of activation methods. |
|[Manage VAMT Data](manage-vamt-data.md) |Describes how to save, import, export, and merge a Computer Information List (CILX) file using VAMT. |
|[VAMT Step-by-Step Scenarios](vamt-step-by-step.md) |Provides step-by-step instructions for using VAMT in typical environments. |
|[VAMT Known Issues](vamt-known-issues.md) |Lists known issues in VAMT. |
---
title: Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Technical Reference (Windows 10)
description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) enables network administrators to automate and centrally manage volume activation and retail activation.
ms.assetid: 1df0f795-f41c-473b-850c-e98af1ad2f2a
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi
ms.author: greglin
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.sitesec: library
ms.pagetype: activation
audience: itpro
author: greg-lindsay
ms.date: 04/25/2017
ms.topic: article
---
# Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Technical Reference
The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) enables network administrators and other IT professionals to automate and centrally manage the Windows®, Microsoft® Office, and select other Microsoft products volume and retail-activation process.
VAMT can manage volume activation using Multiple Activation Keys (MAKs) or the Windows Key Management Service (KMS). VAMT is a standard Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that requires the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) 3.0. VAMT can be installed on any computer that has one of the following Windows operating systems:
- Windows® 7 or above
- Windows Server 2008 R2 or above
**Important**  
VAMT is designed to manage volume activation for: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 (or later), Microsoft Office 2010 (or above).
VAMT is only available in an EN-US (x86) package.
## In this Section
|Topic |Description |
|------|------------|
|[Introduction to VAMT](introduction-vamt.md) |Provides a description of VAMT and common usages. |
|[Active Directory-Based Activation Overview](active-directory-based-activation-overview.md) |Describes Active Directory-Based Activation scenarios. |
|[Install and Configure VAMT](install-configure-vamt.md) |Describes how to install VAMT and use it to configure client computers on your network. |
|[Add and Manage Products](add-manage-products-vamt.md) |Describes how to add client computers into VAMT. |
|[Manage Product Keys](manage-product-keys-vamt.md) |Describes how to add and remove a product key from VAMT. |
|[Manage Activations](manage-activations-vamt.md) |Describes how to activate a client computer by using a variety of activation methods. |
|[Manage VAMT Data](manage-vamt-data.md) |Describes how to save, import, export, and merge a Computer Information List (CILX) file using VAMT. |
|[VAMT Step-by-Step Scenarios](vamt-step-by-step.md) |Provides step-by-step instructions for using VAMT in typical environments. |
|[VAMT Known Issues](vamt-known-issues.md) |Lists known issues in VAMT. |

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---
title: Volume Activation for Windows 10
description: This guide is designed to help organizations that are planning to use volume activation to deploy and activate Windows 10, including organizations that have used volume activation for earlier versions of Windows.
description: Learn how to use volume activation to deploy & activate Windows 10. Includes details for orgs that have used volume activation for earlier versions of Windows.
ms.assetid: 6e8cffae-7322-4fd3-882a-cde68187aef2
ms.reviewer:
manager: laurawi