Microsoft has reportedly removed the ability to activate Windows 11 and Windows 10 without an internet connection.

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 is currently investigating a problem that prevents the activation of Windows 10 and Windows 11, as The Verge reports. The issue affects computers on which users have upgraded from Windows 7 ...

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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 ...

Facepalm: Microsoft is investigating a new activation issue that is affecting many Windows 10 and 11 PCs. The problem seems to have cropped up last month after the company pushed out an update to plug ...

In a statement to Windows Latest, Microsoft confirmed that it retired the traditional Windows "telephone-based" activation ...

Windows 10 product usually works with Windows 11, but the problems occur if your Windows 10 license is an OEM license (tied to original device hardware and not transferable) rather than a Retail ...