Windows Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. 1] Are you using the right product key? Make ...

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 ...

Microsoft has seemingly disabled phone call activation for Windows 11, and perhaps older versions as well, making it ...

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

To recall, Microsoft launched Windows 10 in 2015. At the time, it promised to provide users with a free upgrade to Windows 10 within one year. This offer ended on July 29, 2016. In fact, even after ...

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Microsoft is closing the loophole that allowed older Windows product keys to activate Windows 10 and Windows 11. This loophole has existed since Windows 10 first launched as a "free" upgrade for ...

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 ...

In December 2022, we published a short PSA, reminding users they could still activate Windows 11 and 10 with valid Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 keys. This practice dates back to 2015 when Microsoft launched ...

With Windows 10 now officially reaching the end of support, upgrading to Windows 11 has become a practical step rather than an optional one. Continued security updates and long-term system stability ...