Grass Valley K2 Storage System Instruction Manual v.3.3 - Manual (Page 441)

June 25, 2009 K2 Storage System Instruction Manual 441
Activating the Windows operating system
Activating the Windows operating system
If a K2 Media Server is restored to its factory default state or otherwise has the
Windows operating system re-applied, you might need to active the operating system.
This procedure provides instructions for doing this while the machine is connected to
the Internet. The Activation wizard provides other options, which you can also choose
if desired.
To active the Windows operating system on a K2 device, do the following:
1. Make sure the machine is connected to the Internet.
2. From the Windows desktop, in the system tray double-click on the key symbol
icon. The Activate window opens.
3. Select Yes, let's activate Windows over the Internet now and click Next .
4. When prompted, “If you want to register with Microsoft right now.”, select No .
5. Wait for the connection. If the system times out, you are prompted for entering
information in the Internet Protocol Connection dialog. Enter the proxy address
and port number as appropriate for your facility’s connections.
6. Ensure that “You have successfully activated your copy of Windows” message
appears in Activate Windows.
7. Click OK to close the Activate Windows.