


The ActivationWS project includes a PowerShell script (Activate-Product.ps1) compatible with the steps below. If you need to install ESU on isolated Windows 7 devices or have restricted internet access, the ActivationWs project supports activation of Windows 7 devices by using a proxy to communicate with the Microsoft BatchActivation Service. Note: The Activate-ProductOnline.ps1 script mentioned below requires that Windows 7 devices have Internet access for online activation. The scenario outlined in this post assumes that these devices are part of an on-premises Active Directory domain. If you are transitioning from Windows 7 Pro or Enterprise to Windows 10 and have purchased Windows 7 Extended Security Updates (ESUs), this post provides additional guidance on how to install and activate Windows 7 ESU keys on multiple devices using a multiple activation key (MAK).
