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Cannot login and get error when trying to connect to MSCommerce PowerShell

I have a feeling I'm not the first person with this error, yet I cannot seem to find an answer and Microsoft Support have just fobbed me off. I am trying to check our Self-Service Options for M365 and when trying to login to the MSCommerce powershell…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
3,879 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,100 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-05T07:43:10.7966667+00:00
SteveH-8889 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-10T12:22:18.74+00:00
SteveH-8889 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Best practices for offerting O365 licenses to customers

Hi I am sorry if this question sounds stupid or redundant. I am a very, very new independent system admin and i know many things, but mainly managing and updating/upgrading existing systems. Recently, i got a question from a customer to make a…

Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,668 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-03-26T20:50:02.6733333+00:00
Mike Jonckheere 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-09T11:31:48.0333333+00:00
Mike Jonckheere 20 Reputation points
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How to split RDS CALLs

Hello, our customer bought RDS 25 CALL for WS 2022 RDS. Nothing is implemented or activated yet. It is posibble to have/make two package CALL... 1 package for 10 CALLs 1 package for 14 CALLs BR, Sebastijan B.

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.
38 questions
asked 2024-04-08T09:27:23.4633333+00:00
Sebastijan Blagus 0 Reputation points
2 answers

force to: "confirm I have an eligible Windows 10/11 license with multi-tenant hosting rights." when creating Windows 11 VM

Hi, I'm new to Azure, After passing AZ-900 I decided to actually try Azure, I'm trying to create a Windows 11 VM resource, But I'm forced to check the attached checkbox. I tried to find first a solution on the web but all I found is confused people…

Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
7,202 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-03-27T18:39:05.6633333+00:00
Liran Hovav 25 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-04T16:14:29.0433333+00:00
kobulloc-MSFT 23,651 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers

Will the CSP Windows 2022 datacenter license work with the Azure Windows 2019 datacenter

Hi there, We have a customer who has deployed the below VM in pay-as-you-go pricing model in Azure Operating system (OS):  Windows Server 2019 Datacenter VM Size: Standard D16s V4 (16 vCPU, 64 GB RAM) The customer is getting charged for Windows license…

Azure Cloud Services
Azure Cloud Services
An Azure platform as a service offer that is used to deploy web and cloud applications.
648 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,206 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-03-21T09:08:56.4633333+00:00
Toran Vaishnav 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-04T16:06:05.1766667+00:00
kobulloc-MSFT 23,651 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Is it possible to activate Windows 11 on Virtual PC in Hyper-V with MSDN visual studio subscription?

I have subscribed MSDN Visual Studio Pro. I would like to install Windows 11 on Virtual PC in Hyper-V by using ISO image downloaded from MSDN subscription page and activate it. Is it possible to do that without any payment more? (Does the MSDN Visual…

Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,560 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,294 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-03-27T00:16:40.31+00:00
Ueda Kunio(上田 邦男) 20 Reputation points
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I need to download windows 7 Pro embedded x32/x64

Hi, I have an industrial PC running Windows 7 Pro, the hard drive is failed so I need to download an image of Windows 7 Pro x32/x64 so that I can build a new HDD, I have a valid licence for the product. Can you advise where I can get the download from?…

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.
38 questions
asked 2024-03-16T23:36:32.0666667+00:00
David Payne 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-03-18T17:52:43.8933333+00:00
Richard Hay 1,231 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Do I have to buy license for font while I bought license for microsoft software?

I'm writing to share my concerns for license of font. Particularly, my company would like to use font "Arial Font Family" for commercial like packing our products. However, my company bought license for Microsoft Software for all devices…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,206 questions
Windows 365 Enterprise
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 Development
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 Development
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Microsoft 365 Copilot refers collectively to Copilot experiences within Microsoft 365 applications.Development: The process of researching, productizing, and refining new or existing technologies.
56 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.
38 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.
23 questions
asked 2024-03-15T03:02:36.68+00:00
Nguyen Khanh Duy 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-03-15T09:18:18.9+00:00
Nguyen Khanh Duy 20 Reputation points
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How to become a Microsoft Authorized Enterprise Software Advisor

Hello we are a partner company. We need to know how become a Microsoft Authorized Enterprise Software Advisor Who can help us ? regards

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.
38 questions
asked 2024-03-15T09:06:04.5866667+00:00
DOPIERALA Ludovik 0 Reputation points
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Windows Licensing on VMware Cluster

We have a six hosts/server VMware cluster. All the servers came with Windows Server Data Center OEM licenses and covers the processor/core licensing requirement. So we have six six OEM licenses in total and 30+ windows VMs in the cluster. When we…

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.
4,798 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,206 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-03-13T10:43:23.74+00:00
Nadeendra Mananayaka 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Windows Embedded Compact 2013 licensing

Is it possible to procure licenses for Windows Embedded Compact 2013 to use for devices produced after 2028, when licenses can no longer be purchased? Our company needs to continue manufacturing devices to supply spare parts. Would it be possible to…

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.
38 questions
asked 2024-02-26T07:18:14.8533333+00:00
Paul, Thorsten 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Microsoft License Inquiry M365 E3 to M365 F1

Hello, I have a few questions, and I'm not sure if you can help me: Is it possible to temporarily switch a current user from an m365 E3 license to an m365 F1 license and then remove the E3 license later? If both E3 and F1 licenses are assigned to a…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
3,879 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-02-12T10:11:30.6933333+00:00
kerku-1043 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-02-19T12:08:26.9266667+00:00
Matthew Crocker 261 Reputation points
0 answers

Microsoft 365 E3 - Windows 10/11 Enterprise feature

Hi All, I will keep it short and simple. I have a Windows 11 home device. I have a Microsoft 365 E3 license with Windows 10/11 Enterprise. Surely I can't expect the license to now work and…

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.
38 questions
asked 2024-02-15T10:20:51.63+00:00
Johan Groenewald 106 Reputation points
1 answer

Is it possible to get a windows 10 license using a windows 11 key?

I have a macbook pro 15 mid 2014 and throught boot camp i want to install windows 10. unfortunately windows 11 is not compatible with it. In case i will buy a windows 11 license , i have the ability to activate window 10? thank you in advance, Bill

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.
38 questions
asked 2024-02-12T07:57:23.5733333+00:00
Kostas Tsafantakis 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-02-12T08:05:04.6266667+00:00
Olaf Helper 41,006 Reputation points
1 answer

My company, based in Indonesia, is buying 50 new computer with windows pro OEM. Do we need any other licence?

Hi, The company I work for (based in Indonesia) wish to update his computer fleet and buy 50 new ones. The model we selected has Windows 11 Pro pre installed (OEM). Do we need any other Microsoft licences to legally use them?

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.
38 questions
asked 2024-02-10T08:02:39.6766667+00:00
Adrien de Harlez 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-02-10T16:34:11.0166667+00:00
Darrell Gorter 1,301 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Visual Studio Build Tools licensing

Hello, My company holds licenses for Visual Studio 2017 Professional. I am wondering if it is possible to utilize these licenses with Visual Studio Build Tools, such as those for 2022, without incurring additional charges for a Visual Studio 2022…

Visual Studio
Visual Studio
A family of Microsoft suites of integrated development tools for building applications for Windows, the web and mobile devices.
4,647 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-02-06T06:56:42.1333333+00:00
Jinseok Yu 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-02-07T02:41:56+00:00
Jinseok Yu 20 Reputation points
0 answers

Can I subscribe to VM OS license & pay per user for migrating a Windows 2003/2008 server to Azure?

Can I subscribe to VM OS license & pay per user for migrating a Windows 2003/2008 server to Azure?

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,206 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-02-06T13:35:38.6533333+00:00
Melvin Tang 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Windows 10 Activation Error

One of our clients is experiencing Windows Activation errors. The workstations should be licensed with Windows 10 Pro. Then the workstations should be upgraded to Enterprise through subscription. We are seeing a few different workstations that are…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,705 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.
38 questions
asked 2024-02-05T19:23:43.14+00:00
Albert Bregar 5 Reputation points