Disable: 'Turn off KMS Client Online AVS Validation' This policy setting lets you opt-out of sending KMS client activation data to Microsoft automatically. Enabling this setting prevents this computer from sending data to Microsoft regarding its activation state. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, KMS client activation data will be sent to Microsoft services when this device activates. Policy Options: - Not Configured (default -- data will be automatically sent to Microsoft) - Disabled (data will be automatically sent to Microsoft) - Enabled (data will not be sent to Microsoft) Counter Measure: Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements. Potential Impact: Activation data will not be sent automatically to Microsoft.

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(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsSoftware Protection PlatformTurn off KMS Client Online AVS Validation (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionSoftware Protection PlatformNoGenTicket