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How we check/confirm whether windows license is preloaded on provided OEM's machine or not? Pl suggest.

Hi!! We are PSU of Indian State and recently purchase computer desktop of an OEM through its reseller. As per bid terms & conditions the desktop machine should have windows 11 preloaded license. Please suggest how we check/confirm whether windows…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,580 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-10-03T02:36:04.97+00:00
Vishnu Prasad 0 Reputation points
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do i need CAL for contacts in AD Domain

I want to add lots of contacts to the Active Directory. I want to make sure whether i need CAL for each contact in Active Directory. As contacts (not users) cannot log in to computer and use windows server services. Anyways, I wanted to make sure.

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
56 questions
asked 2024-10-02T13:28:27.0366667+00:00
HameedTalash-9666 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Question about licensing for NPS extension

My company has Microsoft Business standard licensing and I'm trying to incorporate the NPS extension on our RADIUS server to add MFA through Entra. It's not working and I'm not sure if it's due to the licensing. I'm wanting to do this for MFA for…

Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
21,649 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-09-19T21:29:44.6766667+00:00
Blake Landes 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-01T10:44:09.0466667+00:00
Akhilesh 9,510 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

2019 Server is used in an domain, but we need to change it to local. Can we use our RDS CALs for local too?

Good morning, we have a Windows Server 2019 Standard. This is a VM for our Employees to Access remotly for some specific Software. Our other Servers and services is running in AWS. We have RDS Licenses (50 pcs). It works well, AD is working fine. But…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,515 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,541 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-09-27T07:24:43.7233333+00:00
NOS IT 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-27T08:09:09.63+00:00
Hania Lian 15,171 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

License user cal for windows server

Is it legal for a company to use only 5 User CALs for Windows Server 2022, regardless of the actual number of users accessing the server?

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,376 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
56 questions
asked 2024-09-26T15:57:59.6366667+00:00
Cane Tran 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-09-26T19:29:48.2733333+00:00
Jacen Wang 575 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How to deploy Remote App Streaming to Enterprise E3 or 365 Business Premium licensed users:

I have deployed Remote App Streaming for internal users with Enterprise E3 licenses for my owm application. I also permission external users without Enterprise or 365 licenses through Per User Access License. Now I want to board and permission users who…

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-09-24T01:02:16.5933333+00:00
ZSL 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-09-25T15:37:41.72+00:00
Nathan Manis - MSFT 481 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to get License information from SQLServer installer

We are using SQLServer in our on-prem product. We need to declare open source license of all the dependencies. How can FOSSA extract license from the installer programmatically without manual installation?

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
13,769 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-09-24T08:45:24.0366667+00:00
Lavika 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-09-25T05:01:45.4566667+00:00
Lavika 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Activating Outlook Premium on iOS

I have a user whose email is Google Workspace, but they like to use Microsoft Outlook. We purchased a 365 Apps for Business license for them, but we don't know how to activate the premium version of Outlook on his iPhone so he does not receive ads. We…

Outlook
Outlook
A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.
3,801 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-09-17T13:51:01.9466667+00:00
Nelson Gonzalez 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-24T06:01:12.4233333+00:00
SokiGuo-MSFT 27,341 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to Ensure ePKEA Activation Allocation is Not Exhausted?

We use ePKEA product keys to activate Windows for our customers. Currently, we use SLMGR.vbs /cpky to remove the product key from the registry to prevent ePKEA from being exposed to attacks and to ensure that our ePKEA activation allocation is not…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,560 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,376 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,580 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
56 questions
asked 2024-09-18T08:09:33.9033333+00:00
Hicari Huang 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-19T03:27:10.23+00:00
Hicari Huang 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Activating Windows Server 2022 (Evaluation) with Windows Server 2019 Retail Key

Hi all, I have a Dell server and a Windows Server Standard 2019 retail key. Recently, I installed Windows Server Standard 2022 (Evaluation). Here are my questions: Is it possible to activate the Windows Server 2022 Evaluation using my Windows Server…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,040 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
56 questions
asked 2024-09-11T04:11:32.26+00:00
Vardhan Joshi 51 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-12T13:12:03.6333333+00:00
Vardhan Joshi 51 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is selling a win 7 or win 10 activation key as a genuine win 11 one legal?

Hello there. As the title says, is It legal for an online shop to sell win 7 or win 10 activation keys advertised as win 11 ones? I had a problem with an online store who sold me a guaranteed win 11 activation key but I found out that It was actually a…

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-08-28T19:23:38.49+00:00
Marc Hermitte 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-09-12T08:25:39.2833333+00:00
Marc Hermitte 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

User account migration

I have a company that brought me on as their first IT and want me to migrate all of their unmanaged devices and accounts to Intune and Entra. I can easily have their 3rd party M365 license provider give me the tenant and I can rebuy the licenses through…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,580 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
5,047 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-08-13T15:07:29.0366667+00:00
Chris Lingoni 25 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-11T08:25:06.0933333+00:00
Crystal-MSFT 48,581 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to fix the windows 11 enterprise edition activation issue. It is showing no product key found on your device.

Please find the attached image for your references. most of the users have this same issue. Please advise how to resolve this case.

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,376 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,580 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-09-11T06:25:59.7766667+00:00
Tony Joseph 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-11T06:46:14.61+00:00
Hania Lian 15,171 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

I have a Visual Studio Enterprise with GitHub Enterprise subscription and I am unable to activate Windows 11 licenses. I get Error code: 0xC004C020

I have a Visual Studio Enterprise with GitHub Enterprise subscription and I am unable to activate Windows 11 licenses. I get Error code: 0xC004C020. I have run the troubleshooting and get "We can't activate your copy of Windows. Make sure you're…

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,376 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-05-02T12:21:19.03+00:00
BrianEUC 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-09-08T17:43:59.71+00:00
Jacen Wang 575 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Action Pack licenses

We have purchased Microsoft Action pack which provides licenses for a lot of software like Windows 11. If the action pack expires and we do not renew are the licenses also expiring? Will the machines that are loaded with Windows 11 need an active…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,580 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-09-08T01:31:14.1333333+00:00
Evan-4673 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-09-08T03:16:49.01+00:00
Evan-4673 20 Reputation points
0 answers

am I overlapping licenses?

I am getting billed for MSFTEO100T7TGU and MSFT EO100T7P7V?

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-09-06T21:31:50.5633333+00:00
Peter Michel 0 Reputation points
1 answer

To protect the product key using the "Slmgr.vbs /cpky" command, is the usage of publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" correct?

System Information: Operating Systems: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Issue Summary: I am currently writing an unattend.xml file and encountered some issues while using the "Slmgr.vbs /cpky" command…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,560 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,376 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,942 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,580 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-08-15T06:43:41.6133333+00:00
Hicari Huang 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-09-06T01:25:36.77+00:00
Hicari Huang 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is it possible to upgrade window 10 Pro running on one host to windows 11 on a different host?

Hello, My current PC runs Windows10Pro, and I cannot upgrade to Windows11 due resource limits. I am about to purchase a new computer. Is it possible to purchase an upgrade to Windows11Pro and use it on the new PC? thanks

Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-09-04T14:08:19.87+00:00
Shahar Baruch Glixman 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-09-05T05:14:41.09+00:00
Shahar Baruch Glixman 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

TWO KMS 2016-2019

I am about to install a new KMS on a Windows 2019 with a Host Key 2019, I currently already have a Windows Server 2016 KMS 2016 where I have activated my infrastructure. My question: Are the teams with 2016 activated always going to renew in my 2016 KMS…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,743 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-06-24T15:32:38.5766667+00:00
Mario 240 Reputation points
accepted 2024-08-30T16:49:38.08+00:00
Mario 240 Reputation points
1 answer

MS is having a really dark practice with the licenses

what a dark business model MS is having know... they premeditately force their windows to be obsolete so you need to get a new win, and the worst part, they make minimum requierements so you basically need to buy a new PC... what a scam.

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,560 questions
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,376 questions
Windows Licensing
Windows Licensing
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
95 questions
asked 2024-08-26T10:12:02.08+00:00
OscarC99 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-08-27T08:50:07.77+00:00
OscarC99 0 Reputation points