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Microsoft Windows VM license activation

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Microsoft Windows VM license activation

When Fortinet ships FortiSandbox, the default Windows guest VM image is activated. After a RMA or new Windows VM installation, the Windows VM license will be in an de-activated state and need re-activation.

To verify the Windows VM license is activated:
  1. Go to Dashboard > Status > Licenses widget. A green checkmark appears to next to Microsoft VM.

  2. To activate the license, click the Upload License icon next to Fortisandbox-VM.
  3. Browse to the location of the license file on your computer.
  4. Click Submit. FortiSandbox will reboot after the license file is installed.

Microsoft Windows VM license activation

When Fortinet ships FortiSandbox, the default Windows guest VM image is activated. After a RMA or new Windows VM installation, the Windows VM license will be in an de-activated state and need re-activation.

To verify the Windows VM license is activated:
  1. Go to Dashboard > Status > Licenses widget. A green checkmark appears to next to Microsoft VM.

  2. To activate the license, click the Upload License icon next to Fortisandbox-VM.
  3. Browse to the location of the license file on your computer.
  4. Click Submit. FortiSandbox will reboot after the license file is installed.