Solved Windows IT Pro Blog: Keep Windows activation automation working with PowerShell


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If you're wondering what replaces slmgr.vbs for activation (after VBS is retired), here's the answer:

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Keep Windows activation automation working with PowerShell - Windows IT Pro Blog

Learn how to prepare for VBScript deprecation by automating endpoint activation with a new PowerShell module.
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Replace common slmgr.vbs tasks with PowerShell​

The following examples show the intended mapping for three common tasks. Validate the final command names and parameters against the published OSLicense PowerShell reference before using them in production.

TaskCurrent commandOSLicense PowerShell equivalent
Activate Windowsslmgr.vbs /atoInvoke-OSLicense -ActivateOnline
Install a product keyslmgr.vbs /ipk <key>Invoke-OSLicense -InstallProductKey <key>
View licensing statusslmgr.vbs /dlvGet-OSLicenseInfo
 

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I have been wondering what was going to happen with slmgr. Thanks, @garlin!
 

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Please follow the docs link to... 404. I guess we'll all have to wonder some more.
 

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Same thing happens when I click your name at the bottom. You don't exist either, sorry to tell you.
 

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