A recorded voice on Microsoft's activation hotline delivers a stark message: "Support for product activation has moved online ...

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Hackers have figured out how to sidestep Windows 7’s activation process, continuing a long-running battle with Microsoft, which has blocked such tactics in the past. According to an article published ...

The Windows activation loophole has now been closed by Microsoft, so you’ll have to buy a legit Windows 11 key. The Windows activation loophole has now been closed by Microsoft, so you’ll have to buy ...

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

Microsoft has quietly taken another step toward an entirely online ecosystem, effectively ending phone-based activation for Windows and Office products.

Windows Activation is an important process for both consumers and Microsoft and like anything on Windows 11/10, it is not short of errors. If you receive Windows ...

At least for now, though, it seems like this change will only apply to future Windows versions. We were able to activate a fresh Windows 11 Pro 22H2 install with a Windows 8 Pro product key as of this ...