113 questions with Windows Licensing tags

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Upgrade RDS CALs from 2022 to 2025 (wrong consumption)

Hi, I recently upgraded my RDS infrastructure including the license server from Server 2022 to Server 2025, I then also created a completely new licensing database. After that I imported my RDS 2025 CALs as I have active Software Assurance. All my RDS…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,261 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,608 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.
113 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.
65 questions
asked 2024-11-12T11:14:19.75+00:00
Philipp-7153 1 Reputation point
answered 2024-11-14T08:14:17.8133333+00:00
Jacen Wang 965 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to calculate KMS licensing price

Hello everybody! Is there a proper way for me to calculate a Windows KMS licensing price? I came across the Microsoft License Advisor website (mla.microsoft.com), but it doesn't work properly anymore, as it is unmaintained. Thanks!

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.
5,519 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.
113 questions
asked 2024-11-07T15:41:03.4666667+00:00
Tomáš Hájek 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-11-11T07:27:43.6+00:00
Daisy Zhou 25,446 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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license query regarding Microsoft connected cash

Hi i have been looking at trying out the Microsoft connected cash which is now in public preview. regarding license it states Microsoft Connected Cache is a free service. To use Connected Cache, you need one of the following license subscriptions for…

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.
113 questions
asked 2024-11-08T08:47:56.83+00:00
jay 0 Reputation points
1 answer

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.
8,034 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.
113 questions
asked 2024-11-05T08:56:05.7733333+00:00
Sajid Abbas 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-07T14:14:22.3666667+00:00
S.Sengupta 19,741 Reputation points MVP
0 answers

Windows CE License

Hello. My company sells devices equipped with Windows CE OS, I understand that CE license sales will end in 2025. If the CE license sale ends, should my CE device also end the sale? Or can I keep selling new devices without buying a license? If I…

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.
113 questions
asked 2024-11-07T04:48:17.4466667+00:00
상욱 박 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-07T06:44:40.8+00:00
Olaf Helper 45,121 Reputation points
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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.
11,743 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,959 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.
113 questions
asked 2024-10-12T15:19:44.5966667+00:00
YagyuA5 5 Reputation points
commented 2024-11-05T19:20:37.37+00:00
Md Shahin Alom 0 Reputation points
0 answers

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.
113 questions
asked 2024-11-05T11:45:31.7333333+00:00
JUAN DAVID PARRA GOMEZ 0 Reputation points
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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.
1,730 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.
113 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.
5,519 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.
113 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 17,771 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.
6,666 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
22,203 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.
113 questions
asked 2024-10-23T16:11:20.9933333+00:00
Jamshid Javidi 106 Reputation points
accepted 2024-11-01T22:56:53.8833333+00:00
Jamshid Javidi 106 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.
14,030 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.
113 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.
11,743 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,666 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.
113 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
0 answers

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.
9,959 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.
113 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
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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.
1,730 questions
Windows for IoT
Windows for IoT
A family of Microsoft operating systems designed for use in Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
401 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.
2,186 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.
113 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.
113 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 45,121 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.
39,833 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.
113 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
0 answers

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.
9,959 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.
113 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

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.
113 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.
11,743 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.
113 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.
22,203 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.
113 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 10,325 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor