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Request Regarding Reassignment of GGWA Windows 11 Pro Licenses

Dear Microsoft Licensing Team, Our company purchased some GGWA Windows 11 Pro licenses. However, due to a misunderstanding of the licensing requirements, some of these GGWA licenses were inadvertently assigned to newly purchased laptops that were…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-09-07T05:06:37.9266667+00:00
Nguyen Nam Anh 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-07T08:15:03.3033333+00:00
Nguyen Nam Anh 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Visual Studio Build Tools licensing

Hello, My company holds licenses for Visual Studio 2017 Professional. I am wondering if it is possible to utilize these licenses with Visual Studio Build Tools, such as those for 2022, without incurring additional charges for a Visual Studio 2022…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Other
Developer technologies | Visual Studio | Other

A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web, mobile devices and many other platforms. Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.

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asked 2024-02-06T06:56:42.1333333+00:00
Jinseok Yu 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-03T07:17:54.2033333+00:00
Alexander 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

If using KMS to license Windows 2019, do I need another key for Windows 11?

I manage several Windows KMS servers across different domains, to license Windows Server 2019. Most have no workstations but we are adding Windows 11 workstations to a couple of domains. It's my understanding that I don't have to add a specific Windows…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-08-26T14:47:00.6133333+00:00
john branch 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-29T16:18:44.9666667+00:00
john branch 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Inquiry regarding Windows 11 Pro GGWA purchase via CSP for new PC deployments

Dear Microsoft Support Team, I am writing to clarify a licensing compliance question for my organization. We are currently planning to deploy a batch of brand-new PCs, and we intend to manage all of our software assets centrally through the Microsoft 365…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-08-28T07:54:37.45+00:00
Nguyen Huy 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-28T20:05:09.6133333+00:00
Allan Solomon Mejia 7,915 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can I use Windows 11 Pro OEM to upgrade existing Windows 11 Home PCs?

Hello, My company has 50 existing PCs currently running genuine Windows 11 Home OEM. The Windows 11 Home licenses were legally purchased with valid invoices. We plan to purchase 50 genuine Windows 11 Pro OEM licenses (FQC-10528) from an authorized…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-08-24T04:52:38.3933333+00:00
Trung Phạm 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-24T09:36:40.48+00:00
Trung Phạm 20 Reputation points
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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…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-07-20T14:25:58.0666667+00:00
Pedro Sá 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-20T10:42:29.59+00:00
Elliot Mercer 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

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…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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) 1,305 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…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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
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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…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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 3,815 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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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 7,915 Reputation points
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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…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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 12,770 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
3 answers

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.…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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
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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

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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
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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…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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