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

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Request for Window Verification Regarding Windows License Issue_260529

Dear Microsoft Enterprise Support Team, We are a company supplying robotic equipment related to semiconductor wafers. One of our end users has repeatedly experienced an issue with Windows license deactivation on the equipment we delivered (7"…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-29T06:10:01.8466667+00:00
SOOYEON JUNG 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-04T20:26:50.0566667+00:00
Alexandra Tanasescu 0 Reputation points Moderator
2 answers

Product key mismatch between BIOS and HDA.

I am a MCP and a technician. I replaced the motherboard on a HP laptop. The Product Key within the BIOS does not match the original product key on the HDA. How do I fix this?

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-06-02T03:19:57.68+00:00
charles wall 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-02T08:27:51.8733333+00:00
Brian Huynh 3,045 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

When using the activation portal, i'm receiving an unspecified error when trying to activate Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC 24H2.

The error reads: Unspecified Something's Wrong Please check each group carefully to ensure the Installation ID has been entered correctly. This ID number is displayed in activation window. The workstations that are trying to be activated and offline…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-28T16:27:57.8666667+00:00
Rance Streeter 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-28T17:17:05.5733333+00:00
HLBui 6,590 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

VBS and HVCI Intune security baseline fails on Business Premium devices

Raising this after exhausting Microsoft support to get broader visibility on an issue affecting Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers. The issue Applying a standard Intune security baseline including VBS and HVCI to Windows 11 Business Premium devices…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-21T05:25:58.3+00:00
James R 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-05-27T14:36:46.4433333+00:00
Domic Vo 22,925 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Activation of windows offline

I am writing to seek guidance regarding the activation of Windows 11 after or 24 H2 version on standalone machines within our organization. These systems are not connected to the internet due to organizational security policies. Previously, we were able…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-22T05:06:16.0733333+00:00
Denish Lily 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-27T14:35:33.17+00:00
彦榕 赵 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Legality of Windows OEM (COA_NSLP / DM) pre-installed in imported industrial CNC machinery

Hello Microsoft Support and Community, We are a subsidiary company based in Vietnam. Our parent company in South Korea purchased an industrial CNC machine from Supplier C. This CNC machine integrates a built-in PC running Windows OEM_COA_NSLP and Windows…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-26T02:35:48.2666667+00:00
Sơn Dương 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-26T08:04:04.21+00:00
HLBui 6,590 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Windows 11 Pro OEM license for an old or pirated PC

Hi team. If I purchase a Windows 11 Pro OEM license to activate an old or pirated PC, is it fully legitimate and qualified for Microsoft's compliance rule in Vietnam. Thank you

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-15T10:29:38.83+00:00
Tran Phong Dang 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-05-20T04:03:49.9833333+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran 18,980 Reputation points Independent Advisor
6 answers

digital license after devices changes.

I think you should verify whether or not Microsoft has the right to deactivate a digital license during a device change like a cpu or memory, or hard drive etc. The fact is that bitlocker and secure boot is required. Home consumers are required to…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-03-07T03:08:40.97+00:00
ArthurSmith-8361 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-19T05:06:05.7833333+00:00
ArthurSmith-8361 0 Reputation points
3 answers

generic windows activation key

I was guided to enter a generic key to upgrade from Windows Home to Pro, but when I did, now it says my windows activation state is "inactive". What can I do?

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-16T02:56:21.77+00:00
Joe Jones 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-16T03:54:52.4+00:00
EmilyS_726 17,995 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Donated Windows licence key not working

Good afternoon, Our non profit organisation got 10 units of Windows 11 Pro N as a Donation from Microsoft. We downloaded from our admin centre within 5 day window. When I installed Windows 11 on laptops successfully I was left to enter the licence key…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-05-12T13:36:01.52+00:00
Administrator 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-12T14:06:23.2233333+00:00
Harry Phan 21,175 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 Enterprise 2019/2021 End of Life

The Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019 has an Extended End Date of Jan 9, 2029 The Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 has an Extended End Date of Jan 9, 2029 The Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 has an Extended End Date of Jan 13, 2032 The Windows 10…

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asked 2026-05-06T15:30:01.0533333+00:00
Gary Bamberger 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-05-06T16:29:13.8833333+00:00
Gary Bamberger 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Win 11 Pro to Enterprise step-up license not triggering

All our users have Microsoft 365 E3 licenses, which should automatically step up their Windows 11 Pro machines to Enterprise when they log in. For some reason, about 20% of our fleet is stuck on Pro. They show as active in Entra, but the OS refuses to…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-30T01:47:50.12+00:00
Felduv Garnat 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-30T02:35:12.1966667+00:00
Tracy Le 9,030 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Last Server version in my Admin Center is 2019

I have subscribed to Volume Licensing for our school since it was available (well since XP.) I maintain a KMS server for the school and have always had server keys available. The last one is 2019, and the newer ones are not there. It says online that…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-29T17:41:48.0433333+00:00
Brian Pool 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-30T00:49:08.44+00:00
Tracy Le 9,030 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Product Key / Windows Activation for Non Profit Organisations

Hello, i cant activate Windows. I need a Product key for our non-profit organisation. See screenshot attached. Account name: Thank you in advance.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-02T22:24:01.4966667+00:00
Deniz Agirbas 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-04-25T21:03:30.9166667+00:00
Alexandra Tanasescu 0 Reputation points Moderator
2 answers

Windows 10/11 Pro purchased from the Microsoft website won't allow me to upgrade to Window 11 Pro

I purchased a Windows 10/11 Pro from the Microsoft website but it will not allow me to upgrade to Window 11 Pro. It is now end of support and will not install updates and security fixes. I have the Microsoft order number and can see the order at…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-24T00:21:26.9166667+00:00
David Cartier 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-24T01:29:05.34+00:00
EmilyS_726 17,995 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Windows Subscription Activation not working after in-place upgrade

Bonjour, Je rencontre des soucis d'activation Windows après upgrade in-place, voici les caractéristiques de la situation: Postes Windows 11 Enterprise, hybrid joined, enrollés Intune Upgrade in-place depuis Windows 10 Utilisateurs avec M365 E3…

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asked 2026-04-22T12:14:07.23+00:00
LECLERC Vincent 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-22T14:46:05.4966667+00:00
Harry Phan 21,175 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

code error (0XC004F200)

Hi I keep getting a (0xC004F200) code when I purchased windows pro 10/11 thru Microsoft store they did not emailed /or provide a activation code

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-18T15:52:05.94+00:00
VERONICA GUADARRAMA 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-18T16:44:00.03+00:00
Tan Vu 2,655 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Unable to activate windows using the Product Activation Portal

Even though I have entered the correct installation ID using the Product Activation Portal, the message "Sorry, we were unable to verify your installation ID." appears and I cannot activate Windows.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-17T02:50:28.72+00:00
answered 2026-04-17T03:38:49.4566667+00:00
Scott Nguyen 1,470 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Downgrade rights Win 11 LTSC to IoT LTSC

Does Microsoft allow for downgrades from 'Regular' Windows 11 LTSC licenses into Windows 11 IoT LTSC installations? Case in point: a machine is now running Win 10 LTSC 2021, which will be out of support in January 2027. The machine in question does…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-16T11:29:13.82+00:00
Berkers, Peter 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-16T13:54:57.8166667+00:00
Berkers, Peter 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10/11 E3 activation

I purchased a Windows 10/11 E3 license, but I did not receive a product code. Please assist urgently

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-14T07:29:00.1266667+00:00
Adriaan Bornman 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-14T10:03:39.9533333+00:00
Adriaan Bornman 20 Reputation points