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228 questions with Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation tags
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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…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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46,326 questions
asked 2024-10-17T03:25:22.5933333+00:00
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AUser-7714
25
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commented 2025-07-14T20:24:47.4866667+00:00
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Gonzalo Parra
21
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Which licensing model is suitable for streaming Windows 11 apps on a public kiosk?
The goal is to run Windows apps and allow users to access them remotely for testing desktop applications without running them locally. The two main use cases are: The stream of the remote desktop application will be running on a publicly accessible…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-06-06T21:56:33.48+00:00
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Petr Hanák
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answered 2025-07-14T13:41:56.4433333+00:00
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Oliver Nguyen
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If a server already licensed with 2 CPUs (8 cores each) is expanded with a 3rd CPU that has only 4 cores, should I license just the 4 new cores, or do I still need to license 8 cores due to the 'minimum 8 cores per processor' rule?
If a server already licensed with 2 CPUs (8 cores each) is expanded with a 3rd CPU that has only 4 cores, should I license just the 4 new cores, or do I still need to license 8 cores due to the 'minimum 8 cores per processor' rule?
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-04-20T05:05:58.44+00:00
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Salman Ansari
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edited a comment 2025-07-13T10:36:42.7233333+00:00
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Salman Ansari
0
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Transfer SQL server license
Hi, I have installed SQL 2022 (elv vesrion) on a new server. I'm planning to decommission the old server. Before I do that, I need to transfer the license. So, SQL 2019 to SQL 20220 STD What is the best way I can have this done? Thanks in…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
SQL Server | Other
14,503 questions
asked 2024-04-22T04:26:53.8533333+00:00
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Alvish Chand
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edited an answer 2025-07-08T15:13:34.32+00:00
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Bruce (SqlWork.com)
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How many devices can i use with my Windows 10 Home digital license?
I'm building a new PC for the first time, and the OS i'm about to use is windows 11 home. I have a laptop with windows 11 home digital license registered, can i use the same license for my PC? Thank you :)
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2024-06-30T15:45:18.43+00:00
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fazli verdiansyah
0
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commented 2025-07-07T21:29:51.76+00:00
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Greg Andreu
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How to activate Windows 11 Enterprise 2024 LTSC using KMS service running on Windows Server 2025 Standard in air-gapped environment?
Hello dear community. Let's say that we have 100+ client devices each running Windows 11 Enterprise 2024 LTSC (running in VM's) including Office 2024 LTSC Standard in offline environment. Also we have KMS server (service) running in VM with Windows…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-06-23T14:08:35.6033333+00:00
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Oliver Bubniak
21
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commented 2025-06-24T21:05:55.76+00:00
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Darrell Gorter
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Error found in Event Viewer after OS upgrade from 2019 standard to Win OS 2022 Standard.
Hi. I would like to seek help regarding on our recent OS Upgrade from 2019 to Win 2022. I found error logs in Event View. OpenService. Error 5:Access is denied Unable to set maxstoptime parameter, cannot open service wrapper. Could you help me with…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-06-24T09:41:35.15+00:00
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Robin Jr., Roy
0
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asked 2025-06-24T09:41:35.15+00:00
Robin Jr., Roy
0
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1 answer
Who to activate university id
Can't sign in with my university id to have a free license windows and Microsoft apps
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-06-18T04:18:57.4366667+00:00
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يوسف محمد زينهم محمد
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answered 2025-06-20T14:55:26.94+00:00
Darrell Gorter
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Windows GGWA - Windows 10 Professional to Windows 11 Upgrade
My company currently holds 60 Windows GGWA (Windows 10 Professional - Legalization Get Genuine) licenses purchased through Microsoft partners, which are visible in our admin portal. Since Windows 10 is reaching its end of life, we plan to upgrade to…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-06-18T11:27:51.0933333+00:00
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Sahaya Raja Kalvin K
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asked 2025-06-18T11:27:51.0933333+00:00
Sahaya Raja Kalvin K
0
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Windows Server Azure Edition activates only after administrator logs in
Hello, I've encountered an issue with Windows Server Azure Edition (tested on both 2022 and 2025 versions) where activation only completes after an administrator logs in following a reboot. Initially, I deployed a Windows Server 2022 Azure Edition,…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-06-16T13:48:49.95+00:00
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Murad Guluzade
0
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asked 2025-06-16T13:48:49.95+00:00
Murad Guluzade
0
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Wrong Windows 11 version activated.
I purchased a license to update Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro some time ago for my Dell laptop. After it I downloaded the latest Window 11 update Windows would not start. So I resetted Windows through the recovery process. When it was completed…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-06-04T05:18:30.52+00:00
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Luis S. Fernandez
0
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commented 2025-06-09T02:01:35.6+00:00
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Austin-H
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Have been charge twice for renewal in 4 weeks
I received an email from Microsoft to pay my license renewal. I had 2 options, either $159 per year or the $109 per year. I opt for the $109 as I only require general use. I paid the $109 to Micorsoft on 8th May 2025. 4 weeks later on 3rd June 2025, I…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-06-07T01:35:03.1533333+00:00
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Murray Waugh
0
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asked 2025-06-07T01:35:03.1533333+00:00
Murray Waugh
0
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1 answer
How do I resolve the license activation error (087e10bc6)?
Dear Sir/Madam, I have an OEM product key for a Lenovo G480 notebook that came with Windows 8 when I purchased it. I upgraded to Windows 10 Home Single Language. Before deleting the partition where Windows was installed, I copied the license, but when I…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-05-22T20:09:42.5733333+00:00
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José Aliaga
0
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answered 2025-05-30T12:54:42.7766667+00:00
Josh Donné
240
Reputation points
1 answer
Windows 10/11 Business Update Cycle
Hi, My understanding is that when a user with a Microsoft 365 Business Premium license signs in to a Windows device through Azure, that Windows device has its license upgraded to "Windows 10/11 Business". So for example, the base image has…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-05-29T08:46:25.84+00:00
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Duncan Powney
0
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answered 2025-05-29T11:48:07.28+00:00
MR_MEOW
76
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2 answers
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Windows Server 2025 downgrade
Good Afternoon We purchased a DL 380 GEN11 with Windows Server 2025 Standard ROK. Is it possible to downgrade to Windows Server 2022 Std? Thank you Delmira
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-05-21T13:15:43.75+00:00
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Delmira Oliveira
40
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commented 2025-05-22T17:35:30.5566667+00:00
Delmira Oliveira
40
Reputation points
0 answers
Windows CAL licence
Hi, I would like to ask whether I need a Windows CAL (Client Access License) for a server running Windows that is used as a control server, especially if that server is joined to a domain controlled by a domain controller. Specifically, for the…
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Can I take advantage of this virtual machine to facilitate a Windows upgrade of the host computer?
Hi, I am trying to see through this virtual machine which was upgraded by the Evaluation Edition to Windows 11 corresponding the host's computer Windows 10 Pro edition. On account of the virtual machine's Windows 11 device, it requests Windows be…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-05-10T18:11:13.0533333+00:00
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Claus Debanker
101
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commented 2025-05-12T16:10:17.3566667+00:00
Claus Debanker
101
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1 answer
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Microsoft GGK and GGWA device limit
Can you buy GGK or GGWA licenses for more then 300 devices? Is there a limit when it comes to qty of licenses?
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How can I get another mail with the activation key?
I bought Windows 8 and after some time I upgraded to the new version. My computer recently broke and I bought a new one but I can't find the key in my mail. I think I deleted the messages because it was a long time ago. Is there a way to make a duplicate…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-05-06T18:35:33.79+00:00
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Blizsm
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answered 2025-05-07T01:28:27.7566667+00:00
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S.Sengupta
24,951
Reputation points MVP
1 answer
Product key not working
dears, i have purchased the product key for windows server 2022 STD and it's doesn't work, attached screen shot, KR, Fouad <Removed>
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-05-01T14:36:34.3866667+00:00
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Fouad Ahmed
0
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answered 2025-05-02T01:06:16.5+00:00
S.Sengupta
24,951
Reputation points MVP