token-based activation

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Token-based activation is a licensing method used by Microsoft for volume-licensed products, such as Office Professional Plus 2013. In the WindowsForum.com thread, a user attempts to install a KMS client key using the slmgr.vbs /pik command, but receives an error indicating the option is unrecognized. The correct command for installing a product key is /ipk, not /pik. This highlights a common point of confusion when working with token-based activation, which relies on a token file rather than a traditional product key. The thread discusses troubleshooting command-line activation for volume-licensed versions of Windows and Office, emphasizing the need for accurate syntax when using the Software Licensing Management Tool.
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    Windows 7 Install Key Management Service (KMS) From Command Line

    How to Add volume-licensed version key? Office professional plus 2013 Result: C:\>cscript c:\windows\System32\slmgr.vbs /pik YC7DK-####-####-#####-GVGXT Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.8 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Unrecognized option: /pik Windows...
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    • activation cache command line configuration dns host installation kms license management tools network office product key professional plus services slmgr software token-based activation volume licensing windows
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