@ -224,49 +224,89 @@ OPTIONS
IPv4 addresses.
IPv4 addresses.
-x0 and -x1
Controls under what circumstances vlmcsd will exit. Using the
default of -x0 vlmcsd stays active as long as it can perform
some useful operations. If vlmcsd is run by any form of a watch‐
dog, e.g. NT service manager (Windows), systemd (Linux) or
launchd (Mac OS / iOS), it may be desirable to end vlmcsd and
let the watchdog restart it. This is especially true if some
pre-requisites are not yet met but will be some time later, e.g.
network is not yet fully setup.
By using -x0 vlmcsd will
exit if none of the listening sockets specified with -L can
be used. It continues if at least one socket can be setup
for listening.
exit any TAP mirror thread (Windows version only) if there
is an error condition while reading or writing from or to
the VPN adapter but continue to work without utilizing a
VPN adapter.
By using -x1 vlmcsd will
exit if not all listening sockets specified with -L can be
used.
exit completely if there is a problem with a VPN adapter it
is using. This can happen for instance if the VPN adapter
has been disabled using "Control Panel - Network - Adapter
Settings" while vlmcsd is using it.
Please note that -x1 is kind of a workaround option. While it
may help under some circumstances, it is better to solve the
problem at its origin, e.g. properly implementing dependencies
in your startup script to ensure all network interfaces and the
VPN adapter you will use are completely setup before you start
vlmcsd.
-F0 and -F1
-F0 and -F1
Allow (-F1) or disallow (-F0) binding to IP addresses that are
Allow (-F1) or disallow (-F0) binding to IP addresses that are
currently not configured on your system. The default is -F0. -F1
currently not configured on your system. The default is -F0. -F1
allows you to bind to an IP address that may be configured after
allows you to bind to an IP address that may be configured after
you started vlmcsd. vlmcsd will listen on that address as soon
you started vlmcsd. vlmcsd will listen on that address as soon
as it becomes available. This feature is only available under
as it becomes available. This feature is only available under
Linux (IPv4 and IPv6) and FreeBSD (IPv4 only). FreeBSD allows
Linux (IPv4 and IPv6) and FreeBSD (IPv4 only). FreeBSD allows
this feature only for the root user (more correctly: processes
this feature only for the root user (more correctly: processes
that have the PRIV_NETINET_BINDANY privilege). Linux does not
that have the PRIV_NETINET_BINDANY privilege). Linux does not
require a capability for this.
require a capability for this.
-t seconds
-t seconds
Timeout the TCP connection with the client after seconds sec‐
Timeout the TCP connection with the client after seconds sec‐
onds. After sending an activation request. RPC keeps the TCP
onds. After sending an activation request. RPC keeps the TCP
connection for a while. The default is 30 seconds. You may spec‐
connection for a while. The default is 30 seconds. You may spec‐
ify a shorter period to free ressources on your device faster.
ify a shorter period to free ressources on your device faster.
This is useful for devices with limited main memory or if you
This is useful for devices with limited main memory or if you
used -m to limit the concurrent clients that may request activa‐
used -m to limit the concurrent clients that may request activa‐
tion. Microsoft RPC clients disconnect after 30 seconds by
tion. Microsoft RPC clients disconnect after 30 seconds by
default. Setting seconds to a greater value does not make much
default. Setting seconds to a greater value does not make much
sense.
sense.
-m concurrent-clients
-m concurrent-clients
Limit the number of clients that will be handled concurrently.
Limit the number of clients that will be handled concurrently.
This is useful for devices with limited ressources or if you are
This is useful for devices with limited ressources or if you are
experiencing DoS attacks that spawn thousands of threads or
experiencing DoS attacks that spawn thousands of threads or
forked processes. If additional clients connect to vlmcsd, they
forked processes. If additional clients connect to vlmcsd, they
need to wait until another client disconnects. If you set con‐
need to wait until another client disconnects. If you set con‐
current-clients to a small value ( <10 ), you should also select
current-clients to a small value ( <10 ), you should also select
a reasonable timeout of 2 or 3 seconds with -t. The default is
a reasonable timeout of 2 or 3 seconds with -t. The default is
no limit.
no limit.
-d Disconnect each client after processing one activation request.
-d Disconnect each client after processing one activation request.
This is a direct violation of DCE RPC but may help if you
This is a direct violation of DCE RPC but may help if you
receive malicous fake RPC requests that block your threads or
receive malicous fake RPC requests that block your threads or
forked processes. Some other KMS emulators (e.g. py-kms) behave
forked processes. Some other KMS emulators (e.g. py-kms) behave
this way.
this way.
-k Do not disconnect clients after processing an activation
-k Do not disconnect clients after processing an activation
request. This selects the default behavior. -k is useful only if
request. This selects the default behavior. -k is useful only if
you used an ini file (see vlmcsd.ini(5) and -i). If the ini file
you used an ini file (see vlmcsd.ini(5) and -i). If the ini file
contains the line "DisconnectClientsImmediately = true", you can
contains the line "DisconnectClientsImmediately = true", you can
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-N0 and -N1
-N0 and -N1
Disables (-N0) or enables (-N1) the use of the NDR64 transfer
Disables (-N0) or enables (-N1) the use of the NDR64 transfer
syntax in the RPC protocol. Unlike Microsoft vlmcsd supports
syntax in the RPC protocol. Unlike Microsoft vlmcsd supports
NDR64 on 32-bit operating systems. Microsoft introduced NDR64 in
NDR64 on 32-bit operating systems. Microsoft introduced NDR64 in
Windows Vista but their KMS servers started using it with Win‐
Windows Vista but their KMS servers started using it with Win‐
dows 8. Thus if you choose random ePIDs, vlmcsd will select
dows 8. Thus if you choose random ePIDs, vlmcsd will select
ePIDs with build numbers 9200 and 9600 if you enable NDR64 and
ePIDs with build numbers 9200 and 9600 if you enable NDR64 and
build numbers 6002 and 7601 if you disable NDR64. The default is
build numbers 6002 and 7601 if you disable NDR64. The default is
to enable NDR64.
to enable NDR64.
-B0 and -B1
-B0 and -B1
Disables (-B0) or enables (-B1) bind time feature negotiation
Disables (-B0) or enables (-B1) bind time feature negotiation
(BTFN) in the RPC protocol. All Windows operating systems start‐
(BTFN) in the RPC protocol. All Windows operating systems start‐
ing with Vista support BTFN and try to negotiate it when initi‐
ing with Vista support BTFN and try to negotiate it when initi‐
ating an RPC connection. Thus consider turning it off as a debug
ating an RPC connection. Thus consider turning it off as a debug
/ troubleshooting feature only. Some older firewalls that selec‐
/ troubleshooting feature only. Some older firewalls that selec‐
tively block or redirect RPC traffic may get confused when they
tively block or redirect RPC traffic may get confused when they
detect NDR64 or BTFN.
detect NDR64 or BTFN.
-l filename
-l filename
Use filename as a log file. The log file records all activations
Use filename as a log file. The log file records all activations
with IP address, Windows workstation name (no reverse DNS
with IP address, Windows workstation name (no reverse DNS
lookup), activated product, KMS protocol, time and date. If you
lookup), activated product, KMS protocol, time and date. If you
do not specify a log file, no log is created. For a live view of
do not specify a log file, no log is created. For a live view of
the log file type tail -f file.
the log file type tail -f file.
If you use the special filename "syslog", vlmcsd uses syslog(3)
If you use the special filename "syslog", vlmcsd uses syslog(3)
for logging. If your system has no syslog service (/dev/log)
for logging. If your system has no syslog service (/dev/log)
installed, logging output will go to /dev/console. Syslog log‐
installed, logging output will go to /dev/console. Syslog log‐
ging is not available in the native Windows version. The Cygwin
ging is not available in the native Windows version. The Cygwin
version does support syslog logging.
version does support syslog logging.
-T0 and -T1
-T0 and -T1
Disable (-T0) or enable (-T1) the inclusion of date and time in
Disable (-T0) or enable (-T1) the inclusion of date and time in
each line of the log. The default is -T1. -T0 is useful if you
each line of the log. The default is -T1. -T0 is useful if you
log to stdout(3) which is redirected to another logging mecha‐
log to stdout(3) which is redirected to another logging mecha‐
nism that already includes date and time in its output, for
nism that already includes date and time in its output, for
instance systemd-journald(8). If you log to syslog(3), -T1 is
instance systemd-journald(8). If you log to syslog(3), -T1 is
ignored and date and time will never be included in the output
ignored and date and time will never be included in the output
sent to syslog(3).
sent to syslog(3).
-D Normally vlmcsd daemonizes and runs in background (except the
-D Normally vlmcsd daemonizes and runs in background (except the
native Windows version). If -D is specified, vlmcsd does not
native Windows version). If -D is specified, vlmcsd does not
daemonize and runs in foreground. This is useful for testing and
daemonize and runs in foreground. This is useful for testing and
allows you to simply press <Ctrl-C> to exit vlmcsd.
allows you to simply press <Ctrl-C> to exit vlmcsd.
The native Windows version never daemonizes and always behaves
The native Windows version never daemonizes and always behaves
as if -D had been specified. You may want to install vlmcsd as a
as if -D had been specified. You may want to install vlmcsd as a
service instead. See -s.
service instead. See -s.
-e If specified, vlmcsd ignores -l and writes all logging output to
-e If specified, vlmcsd ignores -l and writes all logging output to
stdout(3). This is mainly useful for testing and debugging and
stdout(3). This is mainly useful for testing and debugging and
often combined with -D.
often combined with -D.
-v Use verbose logging. Logs every parameter of the base request
-v Use verbose logging. Logs every parameter of the base request
and the base response. It also logs the HWID of the KMS server
and the base response. It also logs the HWID of the KMS server
if KMS protocol version 6 is used. This option is mainly for
if KMS protocol version 6 is used. This option is mainly for
debugging purposes. It only has an effect if some form of log‐
debugging purposes. It only has an effect if some form of log‐
ging is used. Thus -v does not make sense if not used with -l,
ging is used. Thus -v does not make sense if not used with -l,
-e or -f.
-e or -f.
-q Do not use verbose logging. This is actually the default behav‐
-q Do not use verbose logging. This is actually the default behav‐
ior. It only makes sense if you use vlmcsd with an ini file (see
ior. It only makes sense if you use vlmcsd with an ini file (see
-i and vlmcsd.ini(5)). If the ini file contains the line
-i and vlmcsd.ini(5)). If the ini file contains the line
"LogVerbose = true" you can use -q to restore the default behav‐
"LogVerbose = true" you can use -q to restore the default behav‐
ior.
ior.
-p filename
-p filename
Create pid file filename. This has nothing to do with KMS ePIDs.
Create pid file filename. This has nothing to do with KMS ePIDs.
A pid file is a file where vlmcsd writes its own process id.
A pid file is a file where vlmcsd writes its own process id.
This is used by standard init scripts (typically found in
This is used by standard init scripts (typically found in
/etc/init.d). The default is not to write a pid file.
/etc/init.d). The default is not to write a pid file.
-u user and -g group
-u user and -g group
Causes vlmcsd to run in the specified user and group security
Causes vlmcsd to run in the specified user and group security
context. The main purpose for this is to drop root privileges
context. The main purpose for this is to drop root privileges
after it has been started from the root account. To use this
after it has been started from the root account. To use this
feature from cygwin you must run cyglsa-config and the account
feature from cygwin you must run cyglsa-config and the account
from which vlmcsd is started must have the rights "Act as part
from which vlmcsd is started must have the rights "Act as part
of the operating system" and "Replace a process level token".
of the operating system" and "Replace a process level token".
The native Windows version does not support these options.
The native Windows version does not support these options.
The actual security context switch is performed after the TCP
The actual security context switch is performed after the TCP
sockets have been created. This allows you to use privileged
sockets have been created. This allows you to use privileged
ports (< 1024) when you start vlmcsd from the root account.
ports (< 1024) when you start vlmcsd from the root account.
However if you use an ini, pid or log file, you must ensure that
However if you use an ini, pid or log file, you must ensure that
the unprivileged user has access to these files. You can always
the unprivileged user has access to these files. You can always
log to syslog(3) from an unprivileged account on most platforms
log to syslog(3) from an unprivileged account on most platforms
(see -l).
(see -l).
-w ePID
-w ePID
Use ePID as Windows ePID. If specified, -r is disregarded for
Use ePID as Windows ePID. If specified, -r is disregarded for
Windows.
Windows.
-0 ePID
-0 ePID
Use ePID as Office 2010 ePID (including Project and Visio). If
Use ePID as Office 2010 ePID (including Project and Visio). If
specified, -r is disregarded for Office 2010.
specified, -r is disregarded for Office 2010.
-3 ePID
-3 ePID
Use ePID as Office 2013 ePID (including Project and Visio). If
Use ePID as Office 2013 ePID (including Project and Visio). If
specified, -r is disregarded for Office 2013.
specified, -r is disregarded for Office 2013.
-6 ePID
-6 ePID
Use ePID as Office 2016 ePID (including Project and Visio). If
Use ePID as Office 2016 ePID (including Project and Visio). If
specified, -r is disregarded for Office 2016.
specified, -r is disregarded for Office 2016.
-H HwId
-H HwId
Use HwId for all products. All HWIDs in the ini file (see -i)
Use HwId for all products. All HWIDs in the ini file (see -i)
will not be used. In an ini file you can specify a seperate HWID
will not be used. In an ini file you can specify a seperate HWID
for each application-guid. This is not possible when entering a
for each application-guid. This is not possible when entering a
HWID from the command line.
HWID from the command line.
HwId must be specified as 16 hex digits that are interpreted as
HwId must be specified as 16 hex digits that are interpreted as
a series of 8 bytes (big endian). Any character that is not a
a series of 8 bytes (big endian). Any character that is not a
hex digit will be ignored. This is for better readability. The
hex digit will be ignored. This is for better readability. The
following commands are identical:
following commands are identical:
vlmcsd -H 0123456789ABCDEF
vlmcsd -H 0123456789ABCDEF
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-i filename
-i filename
Use configuration file (aka ini file) filename. Most configura‐
Use configuration file (aka ini file) filename. Most configura‐
tion parameters can be set either via the command line or an ini
tion parameters can be set either via the command line or an ini
file. The command line always has precedence over configuration
file. The command line always has precedence over configuration
items in the ini file. See vlmcsd.ini(5) for the format of the
items in the ini file. See vlmcsd.ini(5) for the format of the
configuration file.
configuration file.
If vlmcsd has been compiled to use a default configuration file
If vlmcsd has been compiled to use a default configuration file
(often /etc/vlmcsd.ini), you may use -i- to ignore the default
(often /etc/vlmcsd.ini), you may use -i- to ignore the default
configuration file.
configuration file.
-j filename
-j filename
Use KMS data file filename. By default vlmcsd only contains the
Use KMS data file filename. By default vlmcsd only contains the
minimum product data that is required to perform all operations
minimum product data that is required to perform all operations
correctly. You may use a more complete KMS data file that con‐
correctly. You may use a more complete KMS data file that con‐
tains all detailed product names. This is especially useful if
tains all detailed product names. This is especially useful if
you are logging KMS requests. If you don't log, there is no need
you are logging KMS requests. If you don't log, there is no need
to load an external KMS data file.
to load an external KMS data file.
If vlmcsd has been compiled to use a default KMS data file, you
If vlmcsd has been compiled to use a default KMS data file, you
may use -j- to ignore the default configuration file.
may use -j- to ignore the default configuration file.
@ -440,112 +480,112 @@ OPTIONS
- you did not sprecify an ePID in the command line and
- you did not sprecify an ePID in the command line and
- you haven't used -i or
- you haven't used -i or
- the file specified by -i cannot be opened or
- the file specified by -i cannot be opened or
- the file specified by -i does not contain an ePID for the KMS
- the file specified by -i does not contain an ePID for the KMS
request
request
-r0 means there are no random ePIDs. vlmcsd simply issues
-r0 means there are no random ePIDs. vlmcsd simply issues
default ePIDs that are built into the binary at compile time.
default ePIDs that are built into the binary at compile time.
Pro: behaves like real KMS server that also always issues the
Pro: behaves like real KMS server that also always issues the
same ePID. Con: Microsoft may start blacklisting again and the
same ePID. Con: Microsoft may start blacklisting again and the
default ePID may not work any longer.
default ePID may not work any longer.
-r1 instructs vlmcsd to generate random ePIDs when the program
-r1 instructs vlmcsd to generate random ePIDs when the program
starts or receives a SIGHUP signal and uses these ePIDs until it
starts or receives a SIGHUP signal and uses these ePIDs until it
is stopped or receives another SIGHUP. Most other KMS emulators
is stopped or receives another SIGHUP. Most other KMS emulators
generate a new ePID on every KMS request. This is easily
generate a new ePID on every KMS request. This is easily
detectable. Microsoft could just modify sppsvc.exe in a way that
detectable. Microsoft could just modify sppsvc.exe in a way that
it always sends two identical KMS requests in two RPC requests
it always sends two identical KMS requests in two RPC requests
but over the same TCP connection. If both KMS responses contain
but over the same TCP connection. If both KMS responses contain
the different ePIDs, the KMS server is not genuine. -r1 is the
the different ePIDs, the KMS server is not genuine. -r1 is the
default mode. -r1 also ensures that all three ePIDs (Windows,
default mode. -r1 also ensures that all three ePIDs (Windows,
Office 2010 and Office 2013) use the same OS build number and
Office 2010 and Office 2013) use the same OS build number and
LCID (language id).
LCID (language id).
If vlmcsd has been started by an internet superserver, -r1 works
If vlmcsd has been started by an internet superserver, -r1 works
almost identically to -r2. The only exception occurs if you send
almost identically to -r2. The only exception occurs if you send
more than one activation request over the same TCP connection.
more than one activation request over the same TCP connection.
This is simply due to the fact that vlmcsd is started upon a
This is simply due to the fact that vlmcsd is started upon a
connection request and does not stay in memory after servicing a
connection request and does not stay in memory after servicing a
KMS request. Consider using -r0 or -w, -0, -3 and -6 when start‐
KMS request. Consider using -r0 or -w, -0, -3 and -6 when start‐
ing vlmcsd by an internet superserver.
ing vlmcsd by an internet superserver.
-r2 behaves like most other KMS server emulators with random
-r2 behaves like most other KMS server emulators with random
support and generates a new random ePID on every request. -r2
support and generates a new random ePID on every request. -r2
should be treated as debugging option only because it allows
should be treated as debugging option only because it allows
very easy emulator detection.
very easy emulator detection.
-C LCID
-C LCID
Do not randomize the locale id part of the ePID and use LCID
Do not randomize the locale id part of the ePID and use LCID
instead. The LCID must be specified as a decimal number, e.g.
instead. The LCID must be specified as a decimal number, e.g.
1049 for "Russian - Russia". This option has no effect if the
1049 for "Russian - Russia". This option has no effect if the
ePID is not randomized at all, e.g. if it is selected from the
ePID is not randomized at all, e.g. if it is selected from the
command line or an ini file.
command line or an ini file.
By default vlmcsd generates a valid locale id that is recognized
By default vlmcsd generates a valid locale id that is recognized
by .NET Framework 4.0. This may lead to a locale id which is
by .NET Framework 4.0. This may lead to a locale id which is
unlikely to occur in your country, for instance 2155 for "Quecha
unlikely to occur in your country, for instance 2155 for "Quecha
- Ecuador". You may want to select the locale id of your country
- Ecuador". You may want to select the locale id of your country
instead. See MSDN ⟨http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/goglobal/
instead. See MSDN ⟨http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/goglobal/
bb964664.aspx⟩ for a list of valid LCIDs. Please note that some
bb964664.aspx⟩ for a list of valid LCIDs. Please note that some
of them are not recognized by .NET Framework 4.0.
of them are not recognized by .NET Framework 4.0.
Most other KMS emulators use a fixed LCID of 1033 (English -
Most other KMS emulators use a fixed LCID of 1033 (English -
US). To achive the same behavior in vlmcsd use -C 1033.
US). To achive the same behavior in vlmcsd use -C 1033.
-K0, -K1, -K2 and -K3
-K0, -K1, -K2 and -K3
Sets the whitelisting level to determine which products vlmcsd
Sets the whitelisting level to determine which products vlmcsd
activates or refuses. The default is -K0.
activates or refuses. The default is -K0.
-K0: activate all products with an unknown, retail or
-K0: activate all products with an unknown, retail or
beta/preview KMS ID.
beta/preview KMS ID.
-K1: activate products with a retail or beta/preview KMS ID
-K1: activate products with a retail or beta/preview KMS ID
but refuse to activate products with an unknown KMS ID.
but refuse to activate products with an unknown KMS ID.
-K2: activate products with an unknown KMS ID but refuse
-K2: activate products with an unknown KMS ID but refuse
products with a retail or beta/preview KMS ID.
products with a retail or beta/preview KMS ID.
-K3: activate only products with a known volume license RTM
-K3: activate only products with a known volume license RTM
KMS ID and refuse all others.
KMS ID and refuse all others.
The SKU ID is not checked. Like a genuine KMS server vlmcsd
The SKU ID is not checked. Like a genuine KMS server vlmcsd
activates a product that has a random or unknown SKU ID. If you
activates a product that has a random or unknown SKU ID. If you
select -K1 or -K3, vlmcsd also checks the Application ID for
select -K1 or -K3, vlmcsd also checks the Application ID for
correctness. If Microsoft introduces a new KMS ID for a new
correctness. If Microsoft introduces a new KMS ID for a new
product, you cannot activate it if you used -K1 or -K3 until a
product, you cannot activate it if you used -K1 or -K3 until a
new version of vlmcsd is available.
new version of vlmcsd is available.
-c0 and -c1
-c0 and -c1
-c1 causes vlmcsd to check if the client time differs no more
-c1 causes vlmcsd to check if the client time differs no more
than four hours from the system time. -c0 (the default) disables
than four hours from the system time. -c0 (the default) disables
this check. -c1 is useful to prevent emulator detection. A
this check. -c1 is useful to prevent emulator detection. A
client that tries to detect an emulator could simply send two
client that tries to detect an emulator could simply send two
subsequent request with two time stamps that differ more than
subsequent request with two time stamps that differ more than
four hours from each other. If both requests succeed, the server
four hours from each other. If both requests succeed, the server
is an emulator. If you specify -c1 on a system with no reliable
is an emulator. If you specify -c1 on a system with no reliable
time source, activations will fail. It is ok to set the correct
time source, activations will fail. It is ok to set the correct
system time after you started vlmcsd.
system time after you started vlmcsd.
-M0 and -M1
-M0 and -M1
Disables (-M0) or enables (-M1) maintaining a list of client
Disables (-M0) or enables (-M1) maintaining a list of client
machine IDs (CMIDs). The default is -M0. -M1 is useful to pre‐
machine IDs (CMIDs). The default is -M0. -M1 is useful to pre‐
vent emulator detection. By maintaing a CMID list, vlmcsd
vent emulator detection. By maintaing a CMID list, vlmcsd
reports current active clients exactly like a genuine KMS emula‐
reports current active clients exactly like a genuine KMS emula‐
tor. This includes bug compatibility to the extent that you can
tor. This includes bug compatibility to the extent that you can
permanently kill a genuine KMS emulator by sending an "over‐
permanently kill a genuine KMS emulator by sending an "over‐
charge request" with a required client count of 376 or more and
charge request" with a required client count of 376 or more and
then request activation for 671 clients. vlmcsd can be reset
then request activation for 671 clients. vlmcsd can be reset
from this condition by restarting it. If -M0 is used, vlmcsd
from this condition by restarting it. If -M0 is used, vlmcsd
reports current active clients as good as possible. If no client
reports current active clients as good as possible. If no client
sends an "overcharge request", it is not possible to detect vlm‐
sends an "overcharge request", it is not possible to detect vlm‐
csd as an emulator with -M0. -M1 requires the allocation of a
csd as an emulator with -M0. -M1 requires the allocation of a
buffer that is about 50 kB in size. On hardware with few memory
buffer that is about 50 kB in size. On hardware with few memory
resources use it only if you really need it.
resources use it only if you really need it.
If you start vlmcsd from an internet superserver, -M1 cannot be
If you start vlmcsd from an internet superserver, -M1 cannot be
used. Since vlmcsd exits after each activation, it cannot main‐
used. Since vlmcsd exits after each activation, it cannot main‐
tain any state in memory.
tain any state in memory.
@ -553,82 +593,82 @@ OPTIONS
These options are ignored if you do not also specify -M1. If you
These options are ignored if you do not also specify -M1. If you
use -E0 (the default), vlmcsd starts up as a fully "charged" KMS
use -E0 (the default), vlmcsd starts up as a fully "charged" KMS
server. Clients activate immediately. -E1 lets you start up vlm‐
server. Clients activate immediately. -E1 lets you start up vlm‐
csd with an empty CMID list. Activation will start when the
csd with an empty CMID list. Activation will start when the
required minimum clients (25 for Windows Client OSses, 5 for
required minimum clients (25 for Windows Client OSses, 5 for
Windows Server OSses and Office) have registered with the KMS
Windows Server OSses and Office) have registered with the KMS
server. As long as the minimum client count has not been
server. As long as the minimum client count has not been
reached, clients end up in HRESULT 0xC004F038 "The count
reached, clients end up in HRESULT 0xC004F038 "The count
reported by your Key Management Service (KMS) is insufficient.
reported by your Key Management Service (KMS) is insufficient.
Please contact your system administrator". You may use vlmcs(1)
Please contact your system administrator". You may use vlmcs(1)
or another KMS client emulator to "charge" vlmcsd. -E1 does not
or another KMS client emulator to "charge" vlmcsd. -E1 does not
improve emulator detection prevention. It's primary purpose is
improve emulator detection prevention. It's primary purpose is
to help developers of KMS clients to test "charging" a KMS
to help developers of KMS clients to test "charging" a KMS
server.
server.
-R renewal-interval
-R renewal-interval
Instructs clients to renew activation every renewal-interval.
Instructs clients to renew activation every renewal-interval.
The renewal-interval is a number optionally immediately followed
The renewal-interval is a number optionally immediately followed
by a letter indicating the unit. Valid unit letters are s (sec‐
by a letter indicating the unit. Valid unit letters are s (sec‐
onds), m (minutes), h (hours), d (days) and w (weeks). If you do
onds), m (minutes), h (hours), d (days) and w (weeks). If you do
not specify a letter, minutes is assumed.
not specify a letter, minutes is assumed.
-R3d for instance instructs clients to renew activation every 3
-R3d for instance instructs clients to renew activation every 3
days. The default renewal-interval is 10080 (identical to 7d and
days. The default renewal-interval is 10080 (identical to 7d and
1w).
1w).
Due to poor implementation of Microsofts KMS Client it cannot be
Due to poor implementation of Microsofts KMS Client it cannot be
guaranteed that activation is renewed on time as specfied by the
guaranteed that activation is renewed on time as specfied by the
-R option. Don't care about that. Renewal will happen well
-R option. Don't care about that. Renewal will happen well
before your activation expires (usually 180 days).
before your activation expires (usually 180 days).
Even though you can specify seconds, the granularity of this
Even though you can specify seconds, the granularity of this
option is 1 minute. Seconds are rounded down to the next multi‐
option is 1 minute. Seconds are rounded down to the next multi‐
ple of 60.
ple of 60.
-A activation-interval
-A activation-interval
Instructs clients to retry activation every activation-interval
Instructs clients to retry activation every activation-interval
if it was unsuccessful, e.g. because it could not reach the
if it was unsuccessful, e.g. because it could not reach the
server. The default is 120 (identical to 2h). activation-inter‐
server. The default is 120 (identical to 2h). activation-inter‐
val follows the same syntax as renewal-interval in the -R
val follows the same syntax as renewal-interval in the -R
option.
option.
-s Installs vlmcsd as a Windows service. This option only works
-s Installs vlmcsd as a Windows service. This option only works
with the native Windows version and Cygwin. Combine -s with
with the native Windows version and Cygwin. Combine -s with
other command line options. These will be in effect when you
other command line options. These will be in effect when you
start the service. The service automatically starts when you
start the service. The service automatically starts when you
reboot your machine. To start it manually, type "net start vlm‐
reboot your machine. To start it manually, type "net start vlm‐
csd".
csd".
If you use Cygwin, you must include your Cygwin system DLL
If you use Cygwin, you must include your Cygwin system DLL
directory (usually C:\Cygwin\bin or C:\Cygwin64\bin) into the
directory (usually C:\Cygwin\bin or C:\Cygwin64\bin) into the
PATH environment variable or the service will not start.
PATH environment variable or the service will not start.
You can reinstall the service anytime using vlmcsd -s again,
You can reinstall the service anytime using vlmcsd -s again,
e.g. with a different command line. If the service is running,
e.g. with a different command line. If the service is running,
it will be restarted with the new command line.
it will be restarted with the new command line.
When using -s the command line is checked for basic syntax
When using -s the command line is checked for basic syntax
errors only. For example "vlmcsd -s -L 1.2.3.4" reports no error
errors only. For example "vlmcsd -s -L 1.2.3.4" reports no error
but the service will not start if 1.2.3.4 is not an IP address
but the service will not start if 1.2.3.4 is not an IP address
on your system.
on your system.
-S Uninstalls the vlmcsd service. Works only with the native Win‐
-S Uninstalls the vlmcsd service. Works only with the native Win‐
dows version and Cygwin. All other options will be ignored if
dows version and Cygwin. All other options will be ignored if
you include -S in the command line.
you include -S in the command line.
-U [domain\]username
-U [domain\]username
Can only be used together with -s. Starts the service as a dif‐
Can only be used together with -s. Starts the service as a dif‐
ferent user than the local SYSTEM account. This is used to run
ferent user than the local SYSTEM account. This is used to run
the service under an account with low privileges. If you omit
the service under an account with low privileges. If you omit
the domain, an account from the local computer will be used.
the domain, an account from the local computer will be used.
You may use "NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService". This is a pseudo user
You may use "NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService". This is a pseudo user
with low privileges. You may also use "NT AUTHORITY\LocalSer‐
with low privileges. You may also use "NT AUTHORITY\LocalSer‐
vice" which has more privileges but these are of no use for run‐
vice" which has more privileges but these are of no use for run‐
ning vlmcsd.
ning vlmcsd.
@ -636,20 +676,20 @@ OPTIONS
sion for your executable. "NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService" normally
sion for your executable. "NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService" normally
has no permission to run binaries from your home directory.
has no permission to run binaries from your home directory.
For your convenience you can use the special username "/l" as a
For your convenience you can use the special username "/l" as a
shortcut for "NT AUTHORITY\LocalService" and "/n" for "NT
shortcut for "NT AUTHORITY\LocalService" and "/n" for "NT
AUTHORITY\NetworkService". "vlmcsd -s -U /n" installs the ser‐
AUTHORITY\NetworkService". "vlmcsd -s -U /n" installs the ser‐
vice to run as "NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService".
vice to run as "NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService".
-W password
-W password
Can only be used together with -s. Specifies a password for the
Can only be used together with -s. Specifies a password for the
corresponding username you use with -U. SYSTEM, "NT AUTHOR‐
corresponding username you use with -U. SYSTEM, "NT AUTHOR‐
ITY\NetworkService", "NT AUTHORITY\LocalService" do not require
ITY\NetworkService", "NT AUTHORITY\LocalService" do not require
a password.
a password.
If you specify a user with even lower privileges than "NT
If you specify a user with even lower privileges than "NT
AUTHORITY\NetworkService", you must specify its password. You
AUTHORITY\NetworkService", you must specify its password. You
also have to grant the "Log on as a service" right to that user.
also have to grant the "Log on as a service" right to that user.
@ -658,53 +698,53 @@ SIGNALS
SIGTERM, SIGINT
SIGTERM, SIGINT
These signals cause vlmcsd to exit gracefully. All global sema‐
These signals cause vlmcsd to exit gracefully. All global sema‐
phores and shared memory pages will be released, the pid file
phores and shared memory pages will be released, the pid file
will be unlinked (deleted) and a shutdown message will be
will be unlinked (deleted) and a shutdown message will be
logged.
logged.
SIGHUP Causes vlmcsd to be restarted completely. This is useful if you
SIGHUP Causes vlmcsd to be restarted completely. This is useful if you
started vlmcsd with an ini file. You can modify the ini file
started vlmcsd with an ini file. You can modify the ini file
while vlmcsd is running and then sending SIGHUP, e.g. by typing
while vlmcsd is running and then sending SIGHUP, e.g. by typing
"killall -SIGHUP vlmcsd" or "kill -SIGHUP `cat /var/run/vlm‐
"killall -SIGHUP vlmcsd" or "kill -SIGHUP `cat /var/run/vlm‐
csd.pid`".
csd.pid`".
The SIGHUP handler has been implemented relatively simple. It is
The SIGHUP handler has been implemented relatively simple. It is
virtually the same as stopping vlmcsd and starting it again
virtually the same as stopping vlmcsd and starting it again
immediately with the following exceptions:
immediately with the following exceptions:
— The new process does not get a new process id.
— The new process does not get a new process id.
— If you used a pid file, it is not deleted and recreated
— If you used a pid file, it is not deleted and recreated
because the process id stays the same.
because the process id stays the same.
— If you used the 'user' and/or 'group' directive in an ini
— If you used the 'user' and/or 'group' directive in an ini
file these are ignored. This is because once you switched to
file these are ignored. This is because once you switched to
lower privileged users and groups, there is no way back. Any‐
lower privileged users and groups, there is no way back. Any‐
thing else would be a severe security flaw in the OS.
thing else would be a severe security flaw in the OS.
Signaling is not available in the native Windows version and in the
Signaling is not available in the native Windows version and in the
Cygwin version when it runs as Windows service.
Cygwin version when it runs as Windows service.
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
vlmcsd compiles and runs on Linux, Windows (no Cygwin required but
vlmcsd compiles and runs on Linux, Windows (no Cygwin required but
explicitly supported), Mac OS X, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Dragonfly
explicitly supported), Mac OS X, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Dragonfly
BSD, Minix, Solaris, OpenIndiana, Android and iOS. Other POSIX or
BSD, Minix, Solaris, OpenIndiana, Android and iOS. Other POSIX or
unixoid OSses may work with unmodified sources or may require minor
unixoid OSses may work with unmodified sources or may require minor
porting efforts.
porting efforts.
SUPPORTED PRODUCTS
SUPPORTED PRODUCTS
vlmcsd can answer activation requests for the following products: Win‐
vlmcsd can answer activation requests for the following products: Win‐
dows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (up to 1607),
dows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (up to 1607),
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Win‐
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Win‐
dows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Office 2010, Project 2010,
dows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Office 2010, Project 2010,
Visio 2010, Office 2013, Project 2013, Visio 2013, Office 2016, Project
Visio 2010, Office 2013, Project 2013, Visio 2013, Office 2016, Project
2016, Visio 2016. Newer version may work as long as the KMS protocol
2016, Visio 2016. Newer version may work as long as the KMS protocol
does not change. A complete list of fully supported products can be
does not change. A complete list of fully supported products can be
obtained using the -x option of vlmcs(1).
obtained using the -x option of vlmcs(1).
Office, Project and Visio must be volume license versions.
Office, Project and Visio must be volume license versions.
@ -716,24 +756,24 @@ FILES
EXAMPLES
EXAMPLES
vlmcsd -De
vlmcsd -De
Starts vlmcsd in foreground. Useful if you use it for the first
Starts vlmcsd in foreground. Useful if you use it for the first
time and want to see what's happening when a client requests
time and want to see what's happening when a client requests
activation.
activation.
vlmcsd -l /var/log/vlmcsd.log
vlmcsd -l /var/log/vlmcsd.log
Starts vlmcsd as a daemon and logs everything to /var/log/vlm‐
Starts vlmcsd as a daemon and logs everything to /var/log/vlm‐
csd.log.
csd.log.
vlmcsd -L 192.168.1.17
vlmcsd -L 192.168.1.17
Starts vlmcsd as a daemon and listens on IP address 192.168.1.17
Starts vlmcsd as a daemon and listens on IP address 192.168.1.17
only. This is useful for routers that have a public and a pri‐
only. This is useful for routers that have a public and a pri‐
vate IP address to prevent your KMS server from becoming public.
vate IP address to prevent your KMS server from becoming public.
vlmcsd -s -U /n -l C:\logs\vlmcsd.log
vlmcsd -s -U /n -l C:\logs\vlmcsd.log
Installs vlmcsd as a Windows service with low privileges and
Installs vlmcsd as a Windows service with low privileges and
logs everything to C:\logs\vlmcsd.log when the service is
logs everything to C:\logs\vlmcsd.log when the service is
started with "net start vlmcsd".
started with "net start vlmcsd".
@ -743,12 +783,12 @@ BUGS
AUTHOR
AUTHOR
Written by crony12, Hotbird64 and vityan666. With contributions from
Written by crony12, Hotbird64 and vityan666. With contributions from
DougQaid.
DougQaid.
CREDITS
CREDITS
Thanks to CODYQX4, deagles, eIcn, mikmik38, nosferati87, qad, Rati‐
Thanks to CODYQX4, deagles, eIcn, mikmik38, nosferati87, qad, Rati‐
borus, ...
borus, ...
@ -757,4 +797,4 @@ SEE ALSO
Hotbird64 December 2016 VLMCSD(8)
Hotbird64 January 2017 VLMCSD(8)
Wind4
8 years ago