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How do I install Windows 10 and activate it using my Microsoft 365 subscription benefits?

kirk 16 Reputation points
2020-10-16T14:34:02.013+00:00

I purchased Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription but I cannot successfully figure out how to make use of the Windows 10 license that accompanies the subscription. The PC I am installing Windows 10 on has Windows 7 currently. I followed the instructions (https://www.vote.org/) that I found for doing the upgrade but the upgrade at the end is requiring a Windows 10 Product Key. What did I miss? I see no "Windows 10 product key" information associated with my Microsoft 365 account so I am assuming there is some kind of other process I was supposed to use instead of the instructions that I found.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-10-19T02:59:24.623+00:00

    Hi,
    Please make sure you have joined the Azure Active Directory.
    When a Microsoft 365 user logs in Windows will periodically check to see if that user has a license which includes a Windows 10 Business subscription. If they do then Windows will automatically activate and register itself as Business edition
    Please follow this instruction to set up devices for Microsoft 365 Business Premium users:
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business/set-up-windows-devices?view=o365-worldwide

    Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/business/pre-requisites-for-data-protection?view=o365-worldwide

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  2. Kapil Arya 8,456 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2020-10-17T04:20:10.38+00:00
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