228 questions
228 questions with Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation tags
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Security SSP Repetition Error – Failed to Schedule Software Protection Service (Error Code: 0x80070005)
After resetting my system (keeping files), I’ve noticed frequent Security SSP errors appearing in Event Viewer. Other errors, such as DCOM and Service Control Manager, occur but are not as persistent as SSP errors. Additionally, whenever I attempt…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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Is there any way I can see or calculate the actual cost of windows licenses that Microsoft charges?
Currently, I do not see any service or category filter for doing the cost analysis specific to Windows licensing in Azure Portal. It is usually included in the cost of VM, but is there any way we can get the details of windows licensing cost which is…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-04-30T06:13:31.1633333+00:00
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Rupesh Sonawane
20
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accepted 2025-04-30T08:27:15.21+00:00
Rupesh Sonawane
20
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Can you use Windows 11 Evaluation in VDI lab environment without VDI license?
Can you set up a test VDI lab on a Windows Server 2022 Evaluation and host Windows 11 Evaluation VMs to simulate VDI deployment? Is such use case allowed by Windows 11 Evaluation EULA?
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
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Are Microsoft 365 F3 users licensed for Windows 11 on a PC?
Hi, Regarding Windows 11 licensing for Microsoft 365 F3, what does "VDI only for Licensed Users of a shared device with a Qualifying Operating System (except for Azure Virtual Desktop)" imply? Does it mean that W11 for M365 F3 users is only…
Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
423 questions
Microsoft 365 and Office | Install, redeem, activate | For business | Windows
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2024-11-29T14:04:12.96+00:00
jesusmartinadrados
40
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commented 2025-04-29T14:39:48.21+00:00
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Adrian Edgar Finco
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Windows 11 running as a standalone virtual machine - what license do I need?
I need to run a Windows 11 machine as a virtual machine, on a Rocky Linux 9 hypervisor, on self hosted hardware. This virtual machine is for performing development work and CI builds triggered by Jenkins. What is the precise name of the license I need to…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-02-18T15:21:06.23+00:00
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Graham Leggett
21
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answered 2025-04-29T04:40:28.7633333+00:00
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Beatrix
960
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
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activacion windows 10 home
lista claves genericas oficiales para activacion windows 10 home
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-03-08T16:01:45.1866667+00:00
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Olga José Jodas
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answered 2025-04-29T04:23:13.03+00:00
Beatrix
960
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Independent Advisor
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How to Apply Additional Core Licenses After CPU/Core Upgrade on Windows Server? Licensing Compliance & Cost Clarification Needed
Hi Team, I’m seeking clarity on Windows Server core-based licensing, particularly around how to handle license compliance and cost after upgrading CPU cores. Scenario: I initially purchased and applied a Windows Server 8-core license. The server was…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-04-18T12:26:24.87+00:00
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Niket Kumar Singh
740
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accepted 2025-04-23T08:47:56.6966667+00:00
Niket Kumar Singh
740
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Windows Standard OSE Limit for Windows Client
Does limit for 2VM licenses for Windows Server 2025 Standard applies if those are used as VDI for hosting Windows Client v10 licensed separately? For Example, if I am using Hyper-V host with 2 CPU each 24 cores for hosting 40 Windows 11 client and I plan…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-04-22T13:58:59.55+00:00
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SAMEER MHATRE
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asked 2025-04-22T13:58:59.55+00:00
SAMEER MHATRE
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How to Activate an OEM license for Windows Server 2022
One of our clients (we are a MSP in Houston) has an OEM license he wants to apply/activate on one of his physical servers on prem. I found one article but need clarification if in fact, that is the proper procedure for…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-04-15T18:16:07.6433333+00:00
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Paul Bounds
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commented 2025-04-17T21:16:44.8233333+00:00
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Darrell Gorter
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Request for Unified Hardware + Software VM Pricing via API
Hi Azure Team, We’ve been working through a support case (Tracking ID #2503120040017367) about how tough it is to get both hardware and software pricing tied together for VM RIs through the Pricing API. Right now, we have to collect pricing for the…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-04-15T22:08:15.06+00:00
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Rohit Manimaran
5
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asked 2025-04-15T22:08:15.06+00:00
Rohit Manimaran
5
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How confirm if Windows License a valid CSP model License
Hello, We work in the public sector and we must purchase licenses through the CSP contract model and manage our licenses via Admin Center, recently we tried to acquire Windows 11 Pro licenses but the Microsoft Partner is trying offer licenses with the…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-03-25T14:30:51.17+00:00
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SeMAE SJRP
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asked 2025-03-25T14:30:51.17+00:00
SeMAE SJRP
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Request for Assistance with Copilot Document Upload Limit (1MB)
Dear Microsoft Support, I am reaching out regarding a limitation I’ve encountered while using Copilot. Currently, there is a restriction that limits document uploads to 1MB (I have a A5 licence). This size constraint is hindering my ability to fully…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
Microsoft Copilot | Other
982 questions
asked 2025-01-14T13:49:36.5666667+00:00
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Glenn Meleder
20
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commented 2025-03-13T15:42:36.1+00:00
Stuart Gray
5
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Bitlocker modern management with Windows 11 Pro?
We use Windows 11 Pro, but we use Intune and SCCM licensed via EMS Suite. Now it's about drive encryption with BitLocker. According to the documentation, it is technically possible to store the BitLocker key with SCCM, GPO, or Intune, but legally Windows…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-03-11T19:40:56.6466667+00:00
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Peter Schatz
5
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asked 2025-03-11T19:40:56.6466667+00:00
Peter Schatz
5
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How to get licenses for multiple RDP users on a multi session Windows 11 VM?
We want to develop a kiosk VM (with shell launcher ?) for students to login for a simulator program. Is this possible in Azure? If so , what are the costs for a license to allow 5 to 20 students to login simultaneously?
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-03-04T12:08:20.7966667+00:00
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Louws, R.J. (Rob)
0
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asked 2025-03-04T12:08:20.7966667+00:00
Louws, R.J. (Rob)
0
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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 for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
asked 2024-10-29T19:57:44.47+00:00
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Tahir Abbas
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commented 2025-03-03T18:03:44.7633333+00:00
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Vimal Vishwakarma
0
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Lenovo laptop stuck in recovery mode after changing Windows key
The company I work for recently changed the edition of Windows 11 installed on all computers from Education to Pro. This was done by deploying a PowerShell script from ConfigMgr that changes the Windows key, forces activation, and restarts the computer.…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-02-26T18:41:37.46+00:00
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Erik Smith
0
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commented 2025-02-26T21:09:11.78+00:00
Darrell Gorter
2,731
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1 answer
User Client Access License (CAL)
Hi community, I have purchased Microsoft Windows Server 2025 - 1 User Client Access License (CAL) With SKU: DG7GMGF0PWHT-0002 and i want to know is it possible to install it on Windows server 2022 datacenter and if it possible i want to know the way by…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Other
20,219 questions
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Configure application groups
asked 2025-01-16T13:10:42.0633333+00:00
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Eslam Omar
5
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commented 2025-02-26T16:51:46.5533333+00:00
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Ramon Abad
0
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education vs education pro, both vs enterprise
My Director has tasked me with providing the specific differences between windows 11 education vs education pro, as well as education vs enterprise. We are a High School district with approx 500 devices, majority are staff/educators. We plan to upgrade…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-02-25T17:11:14+00:00
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Anonymous
answered 2025-02-26T07:57:03+00:00
Anonymous
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Licensing Details for Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition and CAL Requirements
Hi Experts, We have a client requesting clarification on licensing for their upcoming migration. Currently, they have an on-premises Windows Server 2016 environment with Active Directory (serving as the primary domain controller), and around 1,200…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-02-25T09:53:30.3433333+00:00
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veerabose chandran
260
Reputation points
asked 2025-02-25T09:53:30.3433333+00:00
veerabose chandran
260
Reputation points
1 answer
how to fix windows activation
I am using windows 11 that been upgraded from windows 10, the problem is after more or less a year now it asking me to activate it. What I supposed to do with this scenario, enter a product key from supplier (by the way I bought an already built…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-02-21T05:01:37.2933333+00:00
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Jj Jj
0
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answered 2025-02-21T18:26:32.88+00:00
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AdamMorris-9425
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