Microsoft has seemingly disabled phone call activation for Windows 11, and perhaps older versions as well, making it impossible to activate Windows without an Internet connection. This is an unwelcome ...

With Windows 10 reaching the end of mainstream support last month, many are taking a hard look at Windows 11. But those looking to activate the operating system without a license have one less option ...

Microsoft has ended its phone-based activation for Windows and Office, pushing users to an online-only system requiring a Microsoft account. This change, discovered by a tech enthusiast, impacts older ...

Recently, there have been discussions and speculation that Windows cannot be activated by phone. When attempting to do so, you receive the message that this is “currently” not possible. Microsoft ...

You don't ever have to activate Windows 11 if you can live with certain limitations.

Microsoft is putting a hardware lock on Windows KMS activation. Servers that unlock Windows for entire companies will soon be required to prove their identity with tamper-resistant TPM chips. It’s bad ...

Microsoft Weekly: One Windows activation method is dead and Windows 11 crushes Windows 10 Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our weekly recap, including Microsoft killing an old Windows ...

Hackers have figured out how to sidestep Windows 7’s activation process, continuing a long-running battle with Microsoft, which has blocked such tactics in the past. According to an article published ...