Windows Licensing on 100+ Computers

[atr67]

OK, I have a Windows licensing question. I know is mention many time but my scenario is little different. I been working for a small tech computer who sometimes lease computer equipment (PC, Laptops) to clients and customers. These are new computers purchase directly from system manufactures.

Long story short, we have over 300+ computers in total and been re-imaging when it gets return to us after the agreement and terms for the lease. I noticed all the computers is have OEM keys and is activating over KMS in our Windows 2008 server.

My questions,

How can I check the validity of the KMS server is using a pirated key or legit VLK?

Just say if we found out the KMS VLK is pirated do we just purchase a single VLK from Microsoft for the purpose of re-imaging the machines with OEM keys? We are running all 32 and 64 bit Windows 7.

Refence: http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/118928-windows-7-volume-licensing-and-re-imaging

thanks

 

[Wrench00]

KMS validates against MS every 4 days I believe if the VLK KMS key is pirated then it will fail to activate. (It would have been revoked)Nothing You need to do on your end. If your unsure I would contact MS licensing they will help you especially if some one has stolen your company VLK. KMS only activate minimum of 25 cals of Windows and 25 Office and I think 5 of Server.