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Quienes pueden ejecutar mis power apps y que licencias deben tener

Que licencia necesita las personas de mi organización para usar las apps creadas

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.
109 questions
asked 2024-11-05T11:45:31.7333333+00:00
JUAN DAVID PARRA GOMEZ 0 Reputation points
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How to license Windows 11 VM on Azure

Hi, I have been trying to create a Windows 11 VM, but it says Windows BYOL applied. I would like to know if there is an option of adding a Windows 11 VM OS license directly from the portal/marketplace and apply to the VM instead of BYO. Thanks Sajid

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
7,984 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-11-05T08:56:05.7733333+00:00
Sajid Abbas (Ismaili CIVIC Centre Lead) 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-05T11:08:05.4166667+00:00
Sai Krishna Katakam 610 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Volume licensing activation issue

I have Office LTSC Pro Plus 2021 installed on 100 devices in my organization. I use the MAK key type. Within the last few days users started reporting activation errors. Microsoft 365 admin center says I'm using 10,000 of 10,000 available activations or…

Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
1,702 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-11-04T15:26:53.25+00:00
Andy Emerine 61 Reputation points
1 answer

4033 Windows Activation Issues w/E3 Licenses

Dear Azure Community, We need your assistance with a critical issue impacting our organization. Many users are experiencing Windows activation issues, with their systems showing as not activated. This problem is affecting productivity, and we are keen to…

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.
5,484 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-10-29T19:57:44.47+00:00
Tahir Abbas 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-11-04T08:53:07.0533333+00:00
Hania Lian 17,186 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
7 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10/11 outside of the Active directory accessing the Azure VM

i have migrated an on-premise server to the Azure VM using Sonicwall VPN. I am able to connect to the VM from inside the office without any issues. I would like to know if remote users (who have Win 10/11 machines) want to access the VM, how to do they…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,627 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
22,058 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-10-23T16:11:20.9933333+00:00
Jamshid Javidi 86 Reputation points
accepted 2024-11-01T22:56:53.8833333+00:00
Jamshid Javidi 86 Reputation points
2 answers

MSSQL 2022 on VM

If I have a license for mssql standard 2022 for a physical server, can I use it on a virtual machine instead of a physical one? Of course, it will be one machine on a physical server with full coverage of cores, etc. The idea is to have vm instead of…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
13,963 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-10-10T06:24:19.23+00:00
piotr szczupak 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-10-31T01:32:48.2+00:00
LucyChenMSFT-4874 5,060 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

KMS activation without DNS server configuration

Hello everyone! I have asked and received a solution to my problem I have yet to try in the Microsoft Community part of the site earlier, but I was recommended to ask over here as well. I'm working in an environment consisting of about 30 client…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,697 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,627 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-10-27T15:34:01.01+00:00
Tomáš Hájek 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-10-28T15:23:24.8066667+00:00
Tomáš Hájek 20 Reputation points
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Windows 11 activation problem

Hello there, Since a couple days ago the "Activate Windows" watermark has appeared on the bottom right of my screen and i dont know where it came from. I have tried running the troubleshooter and i have gotten these errors (at different…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,864 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-10-28T08:18:40.9366667+00:00
Yaser Mobder 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-28T08:42:37.0433333+00:00
Yaser Mobder 0 Reputation points
1 answer

is Office LTSC 2024 compatible with Windows 10 IoT LTSC 2021 ?

Hi Gents, I want to know if the new Office LTSC 2024 version is compatible with Windows 10 IoT LTSC 2021 version As per the system requirement mentioned in this link https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/ltsc/2024/overview . Windows 10 IoT version is…

Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
1,702 questions
Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT
A family of Microsoft operating systems designed for use in Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
400 questions
Office Management
Office Management
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
2,172 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-10-09T08:54:50.2833333+00:00
Mohamed khairy 146 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-10-27T16:26:06.5033333+00:00
Sean Liming 4,601 Reputation points
1 answer

VS license

My admin told me that my email address had been assigned a VS license. But I still see a trial version when I check it in VS IDE. Could you help me double check? 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-10-22T16:21:33.4833333+00:00
LI, Rihui 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-22T17:57:19.1233333+00:00
Olaf Helper 45,091 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Are Microsoft Partner Success Core licenses considered a subscription for Azure Hybrid Benefit?

Are Microsoft Partner Success Core licenses (such as the Windows Server licenses and CALs) considered a subscription for Azure Hybrid Benefit? If not, is it a benefit that can be used in Azure as a Bring Your Own License that would provide a benefit…

Not Monitored
Not Monitored
Tag not monitored by Microsoft.
39,634 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-10-17T03:25:22.5933333+00:00
AUser-7714 25 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-17T07:36:32.26+00:00
AUser-7714 25 Reputation points
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windows build in text to speech for commercial use

Can I use Windows text-to-speech for commercial use? I've checked lots of posts but don't have a certain answer. If not, how can I get a licence?

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,864 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-10-17T02:57:33.9733333+00:00
Ryo 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-10-17T02:58:17.8366667+00:00
Ryo 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Can you use a windows 11 license to install windows 10 and then upgrade it back up to windows 11?

I'm having no end of trouble trying to do a fresh install of windows 11 on a new PC build. I know for a fact that everything in the system is ready for 11 and I even have TPM enabled correctly. My issue is that no matter what usb I find and put the…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,697 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,864 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-10-12T15:19:44.5966667+00:00
YagyuA5 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-14T08:04:06.0733333+00:00
Hania Lian 17,186 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

License Key for Virtual Machine

I would like to know whether either of these are possible: When creating a VirtualBox VM with Windows 11, on a licensed Windows 11 host, can I use the hosts' key to register the new Windows 11 installation in the VM? I expect the answer is no because…

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.
109 questions
asked 2024-10-07T16:53:44.38+00:00
DeeDee 116 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-10T14:37:25.4533333+00:00
DeeDee 116 Reputation points
1 answer

Activar Windows 10 error 0x8007007B

Buenas hace tiempo llevo queriendo activar windows 10 pero no puedo por el error 0x8007007B vi en otros foros que usaban los siguientes comandos. slmgr -upk slmgr -cpky slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX (obviamente use una key valida) slmgr…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,697 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-06-21T18:42:45.86+00:00
Alberto 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-06T07:38:27.27+00:00
LUIS Aguilar 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.
22,058 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-09-19T21:29:44.6766667+00:00
Blake Landes 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-05T12:11:28.15+00:00
Akhilesh Vallamkonda 10,150 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

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.
9,864 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.
109 questions
asked 2024-10-03T02:36:04.97+00:00
Vishnu Prasad 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-10-05T01:29:49.0866667+00:00
Wesley Li 10,135 Reputation points
0 answers

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.
109 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.
62 questions
asked 2024-10-02T13:28:27.0366667+00:00
HameedTalash-9666 0 Reputation points
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.
13,206 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,627 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,596 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.
109 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 17,186 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.
3,788 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.
5,484 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,206 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.
109 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.
62 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 960 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor