Microsoft has reportedly removed the ability to activate Windows 11 and Windows 10 without an internet connection.
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Microsoft forces online accounts for all Windows installs effectively ending offline use
A recorded voice on Microsoft's activation hotline delivers a stark message: "Support for product activation has moved online ...
Microsoft has officially retired the traditional phone-based activation system for Windows (and MS Office) that served as a ...
Microsoft confirms it’s killing offline phone-based activation method for Windows 11 after 20+ years
In a statement to Windows Latest, Microsoft confirmed that it retired the traditional Windows "telephone-based" activation ...
Microsoft has seemingly disabled phone call activation for Windows 11, and perhaps older versions as well, making it ...
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Failure to activate Windows will result in watermarks and feature restrictions, which could be bad news for customers who don ...
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Mall display crashes the vibe with Windows activation nag
Digital signage is great, until it isn't Bork!Bork!Bork! Windows activation is a tricky thing, particularly for digital ...
Ugh this kinda sucks but I guess it doesn't really matter. I had a bunch of Windows 7 keys from 2009 that have been great with 10 and 11. I get that this free ride is over but it still sucks. It ...
According to an automated message, phone activation of Windows is "currently" unavailable. Microsoft now confirms: It's ...
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