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 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 ...

Microsoft has unexpectedly removed the last remaining method for activating Windows without an internet connection.

Discover how to seamlessly activate Windows 11 using your existing Windows 10 key. This comprehensive guide covers ...

Digital signage is great, until it isn't Bork!Bork!Bork! Windows activation is a tricky thing, particularly for digital ...

In context: Windows activation has been a part of PC users' lives since the Windows XP era, though Microsoft has made things a bit easier with Windows 10 and Windows 11. Now, on a non-activated OS, ...

Struggling with a Windows 11 product key not working? Discover step-by-step troubleshooting tips to activate your OS quickly ...