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272 questions with Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation tags
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Is Credential Guard Included with Microsoft 365 Business Premium
We use Microsoft 365 Business Premium and most of our endpoints have Credential Guard enabled, many by default out of the box. However, we've run into some computers where it will not enable and, in the logs, it indicates it will not enable because the…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-12-05T20:49:15.81+00:00
Alex Rourke
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edited the question 2025-12-05T20:52:09.7666667+00:00
Alex Rourke
91
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Can't activate the Windows 11 Pro on my new laptop and it shows the last five product key?
Hi Team, Please see attached and assist as I can't seem to activate My Windows 11 Pro on my new laptop and it shows there is an existing Product Key as previewed on the screenshot. Thank you.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-12-05T07:47:20.24+00:00
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Daniel Setlajile
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edited a comment 2025-12-05T09:01:09.8633333+00:00
Daniel Setlajile
0
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How to activate WI8ndwos 11 when none of the automated solutions, answers, troubleshooters, etc. are of no use?
I've spent over 8 hours trying to find a live person to talk with or chat with. This is beyond frustrating and a huge time suck. I started an install of Windows 11 Pro and entered my valid license key, confirmed by the OS install as valid. The…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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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.…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-29T08:12:19.8133333+00:00
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Dharmendra Singh
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answered 2025-11-30T05:27:18.3+00:00
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Jason Nguyen Tran
4,250
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How to find a windows product key from an order number
I moved to a new PC and thought I had copied the correct key but I copied a backup key. How can I get the Windows product key from the order number?
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-29T14:09:46.77+00:00
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Vaughn Armour
20
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accepted 2025-11-29T15:15:59.1933333+00:00
Vaughn Armour
20
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2 answers
Hello. My Windows 11 Pro is showing an activation error code 0x8007007B. It says it can't connect to my organization's server, but this is a personal PC with a Digital License. I need help fixing the Volume Licensing conflict and reactivat
Hello. My Windows 11 Pro is showing an activation error code 0x8007007B. It says it can't connect to my organization's server, but this is a personal PC with a Digital License. I need help fixing the Volume Licensing conflict and reactivating my PC
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-28T10:21:16.32+00:00
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Sajeed Al Hai
0
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answered 2025-11-28T10:22:09.6533333+00:00
Sajeed Al Hai
0
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"How can I remove the digital license linked to my hardware so I can use a genuine product key?"
I previously activated Windows using a non-genuine product key. Now, every time I reinstall Windows on the same device, it automatically activates using a digital license linked to my hardware. I want to remove this digital license so I can install…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-04T00:35:18.26+00:00
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Abdo Esam
20
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commented 2025-11-26T09:04:57.1533333+00:00
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eiad madkour
0
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2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How do I move a Windows 11 license
I am trying to change my Parallels Windows 11 license from one user to another use on my MacBook. I have run the slmgr /upk command on the old user's virtual machine which I understand should free up the license for use again. However, when I try to…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-23T03:45:40.1966667+00:00
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Steve Hanna
20
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commented 2025-11-23T15:14:28.29+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran
4,250
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
Can't activate Windows on this device - Error code: 0xC004F074
Hi, I am getting an error message when trying to activate windows 11 pro. Can't activate Windows on this device... Error code: 0xC004F074. I would appreciate some guidance on this please. Kind regards, Jeremy.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-18T22:24:52.6933333+00:00
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Jeremy Langdon
0
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answered 2025-11-21T05:12:37.6966667+00:00
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Quinnie Quoc
7,400
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Problemas con Licenciamiento OEM Windows 11 Pro
Hola, Tengo inconvenientes con varias licencias OEM de Windows 11 Pro. Hace aproximadamente una semana realicé la instalación de tres equipos utilizando una imagen ISO oficial. Posteriormente, ingresé la clave de producto correspondiente a cada equipo…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-13T19:58:53.82+00:00
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Santiago Londoño
0
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edited an answer 2025-11-21T01:38:58.3733333+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
1,645
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How to increase fabric trial capacity from F4 to F64
We have purchased Power BI Premium Per User (PPU) licenses in the UAE North region and have also enabled the Microsoft Fabric trial. Our current trial capacity is 4 capacity units (F4). We would like to upgrade our Fabric trial capacity to 64 capacity…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-20T12:29:26.29+00:00
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Najma Shanija
20
Reputation points
commented 2025-11-20T23:16:38.2133333+00:00
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Tonyf007
0
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1 answer
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
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Renato Carozzi
20
Reputation points
accepted 2025-11-13T14:03:11.4666667+00:00
Renato Carozzi
20
Reputation points
1 answer
Windows 11 pro box purchase - scratched product key to hard. cant read the product key
Windows 11 pro box purchase - scratched product key to hard. cant read the product key I have attached the product box pictures
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-12T15:35:20.7+00:00
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THOMAS EVERTSSON
0
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answered 2025-11-12T17:22:24.2733333+00:00
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Domic Vo
11,150
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
when i try to activate windows 11 pro after change parts on PC i get error code : 0xC004F213
When we change broken parts of our computer, windows 11 pro whants to be activate. Try to activate and receive error code : 0xC004F213. In Troubleshoot click that have a hardware changes and whant to write mail to login. Put email and error is, thet mail…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-11T16:10:17.38+00:00
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Sasho Hristov
0
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edited the question 2025-11-11T17:22:34.7333333+00:00
Gérard Oomens
113.2K
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Can we get the activation date of Windows?
Dear Support, Can we get the activation date of Windows reports for all computers we have at work ? Regards Hilal Al Risi
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-09T10:56:45.58+00:00
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Hilal Al Risi
0
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edited the question 2025-11-10T03:19:44.6033333+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
1,645
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
i dont find windows 11 pro in Microsoft 365 centre d’administration
Hi, i was added for by my enterprise for have access to the MAK or KWS licence Key of windows 11 pro but it dont appears under licences and i dont have the product they add me in this but i dont find Microsoft windows 11 anywhere i need the mak…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-06T13:59:18.72+00:00
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Dessainte Thierry (ZP Huy)
0
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commented 2025-11-06T15:00:10.0433333+00:00
Dessainte Thierry (ZP Huy)
0
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1 answer
I cant activate my installed windows 11
i cant activate my installed windows 11 I have downloaded and installed windows 11
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-27T14:22:52.05+00:00
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William Larson
0
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edited the question 2025-10-27T17:32:56.87+00:00
Gérard Oomens
113.2K
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Help getting activation for laptop
Hello, if you could help would be very appreciated. I have a HP Elitebook 830 G8 that comes with Windows licensing. My hard drive just died. How can I install the original Windows license that comes original with my laptop? Thanks in advance.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-23T14:19:27.4633333+00:00
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Ricardo Esteves
0
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answered 2025-10-23T14:54:01.8333333+00:00
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Joseph Tran
3,965
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
I cannot view our company volume license status
Dear Support, I would like to check our company volume license status. But I can't login to M365 admin page, it keep saying that "thdisplay.com isn't in our system. Make sure you typed it correctly." or "thdisplay.onmicrosoft.com isn't in…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-10-22T03:00:20.03+00:00
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THDISPLAY IT Support
0
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answered 2025-10-23T02:52:21.3733333+00:00
THDISPLAY IT Support
0
Reputation points
2 answers
MS Planner - Licensed user seeing limitations (Parent level creation)
Hello - I have been cleaning up a somewhat large MS Planner project file approximately 700 lines by creating logical milestone/ parent level topics to group subtasks. Today the applications stopped allowing me to in or outdent and create more parent…
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