ProductKey (Standard 7 Package Reference)
7/8/2014
Specifies a product key to use during Windows Setup.
Important
Entering an invalid product key in the answer file will cause Windows Setup to fail.
Note
When you install Windows with a single-license product key, you have 30 days during which you must activate that installation of Windows. When you generalize the computer, the 30-day activation clock is reset.
To manage the activation clock, use SkipRearm.
Comparison of Product Key Settings
Specifies a product key to activate Windows. |
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Specifies a product key to activate Windows. This setting can be used with Key. Note that the two product keys can be different. ![]()
If keys are specified for both settings, the key that is specified for this setting takes precedence.
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Values
Product_key |
Specifies the key that is used to install and activate Windows. Product_key is a 29-character string. |
This string type does not support empty elements. Do not create an empty value for this setting.