block users from retrieving office installation key

Question

I am about to give active directory domain users access to a Windows 2008 R2 Remote Desktop Server. The server has Office 2010 installed.

Is it possible for the users to retrieve the installation/product key of Office? If so, what is the best way to avoid that?

Edit: so as I expected your companies keys are on the street when using VLKs

MDMarra · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-09T22:48:28.310

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Use KMS instead of a VLK for office.

edited May 09 '12 at 22:48

answered May 09 '12 at 22:06

MDMarra

Use Key Management Services instead of a Volume License Key for Microsoft Office – Jorrit Reedijk May 09 '12 at 22:53

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered May 09 '12 at 22:26

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Yes, the software is called Belarc Advisor and just limit the user (i.e. don't make them admins on the server). AD should help you with that.

answered May 09 '12 at 22:26

George

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