The following table lists the system requirements for the Volume Activation Management Tool host computer.
Computer and Processor |
1 gigahetrz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor |
Memory |
512 megabytes (MB) RAM or higher |
Hard Disk |
1 gigabyte (GB) or more |
External Drive |
Removable Media (Optional) |
Display |
1024x768 or higher resolution monitor |
Network |
Connectivity to remote computers via Windows® Management Instrumentation (TCP/IP) and Microsoft® Activation Web Service on the Internet via HTTPS |
Operating System |
Windows XP SP2, Windows Server® 2003 Service Pack 1 or later, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, or Windows Server 2008 R2. The Microsoft Management Console 3.0 is also required and must be separately installed prior to installing VAMT. |
Additional Requirements |
Volume Activation 2.0 Multiple Activation Key (MAK), KMS host key (CSVLK) or retail product keys. These are obtained from a Microsoft licensing portal or Product Activation call center. |