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 officially retired the traditional phone-based activation system for Windows (and MS Office) that served as a ...
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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 ...
Failure to activate Windows will result in watermarks and feature restrictions, which could be bad news for customers who don ...
Microsoft has reportedly removed the ability to activate Windows 11 and Windows 10 without an internet connection.
According to an automated message, phone activation of Windows is "currently" unavailable. Microsoft now confirms: It's ...
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Microsoft has quietly taken another step toward an entirely online ecosystem, effectively ending phone-based activation for ...
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