366 questions with Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation tags

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Font usage in under OEM Windows License

If I make and sell a hardware product that has PC in it, and I pay for a Windows OEM license for each unit, does the OEM license for that Windows install include the usage of the fonts that ship with Windows? The product has an app on it that I make to…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-03-11T15:07:38.3066667+00:00
Bill Benoit 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-03T18:32:52.8133333+00:00
lkdfhw8o 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 LTSC 2019 /2021 end of life

Good morning, I would like to know about the end of support for Windows 10 LTSC version 2019 and version 2021. Thank you. Greetings.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-12T10:17:39.4966667+00:00
Renato Carozzi 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-03T00:53:17.0766667+00:00
Forge Mingin 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Request for Official Clarification on Windows GGWA Licensing!

We plan to purchase Windows GGWA (Get Genuine Windows Agreement) licenses to legalize computers that previously ran non-genuine Windows. Please clarify Microsoft's official licensing position: Does purchasing and assigning a GGWA license only make the…

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asked 2026-07-22T10:23:18.2033333+00:00
Hoang Chi Thanh 80 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-30T14:50:56.4133333+00:00
Hoang Chi Thanh 80 Reputation points
3 answers

Tôi muốn chuyển key win 11 PPF sang thiết bị khác

Tôi đã mua Phần mềm Windows 11 Pro 64bit FPP (Vĩnh viễn; 1PC/1Mac)FQC-10572. giờ máy hỏng muốn đổi sang thiết bị khác. Nhờ add min hỗ trợ tôi xử lý

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-07-28T03:45:43.4733333+00:00
Yen Ninh Thi 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-29T08:57:12.3266667+00:00
Yen Ninh Thi 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows licensing issue

  Good morning, We are contacting you regarding two HP laptops that reverted to Windows 11 Home following a factory reset, despite originally being licensed with Windows 11 Pro. According to our procurement records, these laptops were purchased from…

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asked 2026-07-24T15:24:34.4033333+00:00
ADMIN Aïcha SAIDI 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-07-27T03:02:36.51+00:00
Daphne Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 985 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Questions about the upgrade package for Windows 11 Home Single Language

Hello, I have a question about upgrading computers for our company. Currently, our company is using the Windows software that comes with the laptop, which is Windows 11 Home Single Language. I want to upgrade these machines to Windows 11 Pro so that we…

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asked 2026-07-23T03:33:49.64+00:00
Nguyen Duc Trien 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-07-23T09:32:40.9466667+00:00
Nguyen Duc Trien 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows Activation Error issue

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I hope you are doing well. We are experiencing a Windows activation issue on one of our organization's devices. The system displays the following activation error: Error Code: 0xC004C008 This error indicates that the product…

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asked 2026-07-22T08:20:59.67+00:00
Zeeshan Ajmal 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-23T02:49:32.0833333+00:00
Brian Huynh 3,735 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Passive DR Rights for Windows CSP Subscriptions: Equivalent to Software Assurance?

We currently understand that when Windows licenses are acquired with Software Assurance, we can benefit from Disaster Recovery (DR) rights, allowing a passive DR environment to be used under specific conditions without fully licensing the DR…

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asked 2026-07-20T14:25:58.0666667+00:00
Pedro Sá 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-20T15:01:26.9333333+00:00
Xuan Nhu 890 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how to customize a win10 IOT LTSC version for commercial use

hi, I have a requirement to customize a win10 IOT LTSC version for commercial use. I have below questions: does only the Microsoft authorized provider can customize the win10 software? all authorized provides list here:…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-03-18T03:03:47.9133333+00:00
yinliliang-7633 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-18T23:35:57.3433333+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia 3,840 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Failed to update Microsoft Partner enterprise account information, stuck at the "Business Verification" stage.

Microsoft HLK Hardware Compatibility Platform – Enterprise Information Update: How long does it take? Or are there any other anomalies causing it to get stuck at the current stage (see screenshot below, already two weeks)? Recently, I prepared to update…

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asked 2026-07-14T02:47:13.5033333+00:00
Changkun Zhao 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-16T06:49:01.1766667+00:00
Changkun Zhao 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Activation Issue with Original OEM Product Key

Hello, I am a staff member at a public university, and I am trying to activate Windows on our university computers using the original product keys that came with each device. However, I have been unable to activate Windows with these original keys. I…

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asked 2026-07-15T11:51:43.06+00:00
Hudson Ramon Almeida 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-15T22:31:21.7733333+00:00
Chen Tran 12,765 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

ISO Windows 10 Enterprise 2021 LTSC

Link para fazer o download da imagem ISO Windows 10 Enterprise 2021 LTSC ? NÃO consegui localizar na página gostaria do link correto para o download por gentileza fico no aguardo

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-03-06T08:23:02.74+00:00
Vagner V.A.Silva 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-13T17:27:29.84+00:00
DsTheOutlander 0 Reputation points
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My PCN number

Hello Goodafternoon! I'm trying to register on the new Microsoft VLC portal to get to my purchased product key and download the latest software for my organisation. But it's asking me for my PCN number.I don't know about my PCN number. Please help me.…

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asked 2025-11-29T08:12:19.8133333+00:00
Dharmendra Singh 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-10T16:05:05.4+00:00
Kobi Raj 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Activation Method Confirmation

我有一组license key : key type: oem non slp 我可以将加密(非OA3Tool)的key 用AMI tool 写入到BIOS NVRAM , 然后,在Windows创建服务读取加密后的key进行解密 并激活Windows吗

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asked 2026-07-07T09:07:19.27+00:00
Jason Wu 吴志生 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-10T04:58:40.6+00:00
Adam Folukes 0 Reputation points
1 answer

how to transfer win 11 pro activation key after switching hardware to a different pc

My pc recently stopped working and I needed to finish a project that was almost finished. So I took the ssd and the other necessary parts from it and assembled them in a different laptop. Now its saying that my windows isn't activated. Ive been running…

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asked 2026-07-06T17:08:18.1533333+00:00
L. Greer 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-07T12:51:59.06+00:00
Pothula Ravi 0 Reputation points
1 answer

i cant activate my windows 11 pro

even troubleshooting doesent work

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asked 2026-06-26T23:26:06.3966667+00:00
Simeon Ivanov 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-27T04:13:15.8933333+00:00
HLBui 11,095 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Activation

Hi, my organization has a small cluster of industrial PC controllers running Windows 10 that cannot be upgraded due to legacy hardware constraints. As Windows 10 has passed its end-of-support date, how do we use cloud management tools to push, register,…

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asked 2026-06-25T06:01:52.0633333+00:00
Adin Mohhamed 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-25T06:38:04.52+00:00
HLBui 11,095 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Request for Clarification on OEM License Usage for Windows 11 Pro

Dear Microsoft QA Team, I am writing on behalf of my company in Vietnam to seek clarification regarding the use of OEM licenses for Windows. Specifically, we are considering using the License Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 64Bit Eng Intl 1pk DSP OEI DVD for…

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asked 2026-06-23T19:09:39.98+00:00
Nguyen Duc Hiep 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-24T08:03:10.7733333+00:00
Nguyen Duc Hiep 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

FPP key for PCs that are running Windows activated with non-genuine licenses.

Hello, We currently have around 50 existing PCs that are running Windows activated with non-genuine licenses. We are considering two licensing options: GGWA and FPP. To reduce future costs when replacing or upgrading PCs, we are leaning toward…

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asked 2026-06-24T03:59:43.3466667+00:00
nguyen khanh 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-24T06:14:29.04+00:00
nguyen khanh 20 Reputation points
2 answers

How to restore 'Full Activation' in Windows 11 Pro for Workstation When Mistakenly in Evaluation Copy

How do I return to Full Windows 11 Pro for Workstation, and not use evaluation copy after mistakenly using a printed Windows 11 Pro for Workstation Product Key twice on different related HP Desktop device? I want it out of evaluation copy of Windows 11…

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asked 2026-06-22T11:11:13.49+00:00
Jeffrey Guerra 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-22T11:47:02.6066667+00:00
Domic Vo 29,480 Reputation points Independent Advisor