44 questions with Windows Licensing tags

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How to manage users with and without licenses that have conditional access

I have two types of users at my company, Basic users who just need email on their phone who currently use Exchange Online Plan $4/month and Advanced users who need access to Azure Virtual Machines who currently use Business Standard $12/mo. There's about…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
1,409 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,087 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-06-03T22:13:54.16+00:00
Andrew Premier 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-06-12T02:46:57.6266667+00:00
Akhilesh 6,270 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Installation of Windows XP

I know Windows XP is out of service many hears ago. The license key I purchased before may not work now. I'm just wondering if I can still install Windows XP using my XP CP (on a virtual machine) for testing purpose. Thanks Jim

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.
44 questions
asked 2024-06-11T07:15:39.9533333+00:00
Jim Wu 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Does downgrade rights available for Windows 10 LTSC 2021?

Hi, I specifically needs to install Windows 10 LTSC 2015 version, but as per my information it is not available for sell now. So can I purchase windows 10 LTSC 2021 under volume licensing and can I get media and product key of 2015 version of LTSC…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,937 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-06-10T06:39:56.36+00:00
CK Cheng 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-06-11T01:24:43.8133333+00:00
CK Cheng 20 Reputation points
1 answer

License transfer between companies

Hi, my company is selling part of it to a new company and we need to transfer all Microsoft contracts to the new company. We need to transfer Windows 365, Office 365 accounts and data. It is feasible? there are limitations? users will loose their data?

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.
2,040 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-06-06T10:25:50.8733333+00:00
Andrea Allione 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-06-07T05:43:26.2233333+00:00
Emi Zhang-MSFT 22,951 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Server Licensing

Need to know below things in more details, can anyone help me? What does each item indicate 634-BTCFMicrosoft Win Svr Emb Std 2019 16 Core 5 Clt Std,EMB,Requires Customer License Agreement,DAOWindows11634-BTCFMicrosoft Win Svr Emb Std 2019 16 Core 5 Clt…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,537 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-06-03T13:20:36.5566667+00:00
Himanshu Dwivedi 100 Reputation points
accepted 2024-06-06T15:48:56.0933333+00:00
Himanshu Dwivedi 100 Reputation points
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how can I automate the process of license assignment after receiving a service now ticket

Hi I want to automate the process of assigning licenses like powerbi pro, visio plan 2, powerautomate, etc after receiving a service now ticket for the same. I would also want to see if I could automate the process of installing these softwares like…

Microsoft Exchange Licensing
Microsoft Exchange Licensing
Microsoft Exchange: Microsoft messaging and collaboration software.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
10 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-06-05T16:54:33.79+00:00
Sriram Desetty (Portal) 0 Reputation points
0 answers

I need a script which would help me to track all license usage in my oganisation

Hi I need a script which would give me updates every day on the usage of the licenses(ex: visio, powerbi pro, powerautomate, E3 license, co pilot licenses in my organisation. I need a report on how many licenses are used and if there are not any more…

Microsoft Exchange Licensing
Microsoft Exchange Licensing
Microsoft Exchange: Microsoft messaging and collaboration software.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
10 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-06-05T16:45:48.9066667+00:00
Sriram Desetty (Portal) 0 Reputation points
3 answers

AVD License working as contractor to client

I am an employee of my company, my company has given been windows 10 laptop with corportate license. I am now working for another company as contractor from my company. inorder to connect to thier company avd should have have separate VDA license or…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
1,409 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-04-23T04:36:25.7+00:00
sk 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-06-03T13:23:17.56+00:00
Udayashankar K.N 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
4 answers

Win10 Pro OEM_DM to Win11 pro Activation Fail

I received a Windows 10 Pro OEM_DM Channel system that I upgraded to Windows 11 Pro and now my Windows will not activate. I downloaded the Windows 11 23h2 ISO from the website and created a PXE image with MDT and WDS. Once the install was completed and…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,937 questions
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
A collection of Microsoft tools and documentation for automating desktop and server deployment. Previously known as Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD).
845 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,612 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-04-17T11:53:27.52+00:00
Samantha 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-14T14:42:09.1466667+00:00
Wesley Li 5,720 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Enable Hybrid Benefit for Linux VM

Hi All, Greetings of the Day! We wanted to deploy a Linux VM in Azure and avail Azure hybrid Benefit for the Linux VM as we have on-prem licenses. how do we avail this feature while creating the VM is there a feature to enable. After Deploying the…

Microsoft Intune Linux
Microsoft Intune Linux
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Linux: A family of open-source Unix-like operating systems.
45 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.
44 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.
28 questions
asked 2024-05-08T10:31:48.69+00:00
Ashok Chandra Venkumahanti (Microland) 60 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-13T12:45:41.8333333+00:00
Ashok Chandra Venkumahanti (Microland) 60 Reputation points
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if you split security into tiers as per RBAC and the same human person needs multiple accounts does each account consume an azure licence

Microsoft recommends splitting on prem and hybrid assets into tiered access T0 T1 and T2 to facilitate RBAC (role based access control). The principle being that t0 logons are never mixed with t1 logons to minimise any breach. If, therefore, an admin…

Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,762 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-04-29T05:27:33.2166667+00:00
simon eddison 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-05-09T16:26:36.7833333+00:00
Givary-MSFT 29,341 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers

Bought a new used laptop, old user still signed in cant sign on

hello bought a new used laptop it's a KUU Yepbook 2The old user didn't sign off. I can see her picture, her name.Its asks for a PIN, password or finger

Windows Network
Windows Network
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.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
681 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,762 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,612 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-05-05T02:10:25.9133333+00:00
Nicole Mathe 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-08T09:13:44.2066667+00:00
Kapil Arya 7,776 Reputation points MVP
1 answer

our current role does not have access to volume licensing. Please reach out to your agreement administrator to get the required access.

This error shown at Office 365 Admin panel. "our current role does not have access to volume licensing. Please reach out to your agreement administrator to get the required access." when i go with Microsoft office 365 Admin console i cant find…

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.
44 questions
asked 2024-04-23T11:42:03.4633333+00:00
Muhammad Hammad Khan 10 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-07T06:08:07.8866667+00:00
Jonathan Muini 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Will the MS SQL Server 2022 STD License and Windows Server 2019 OS License works on same Hardware after System motherboard get replaced

Hello, I had a HP Proliant ML30 Server running Windows Server 2019 STD and MS SQL Server 2022 STD running with license. Recently the motherboard got issue and HP said to get it replaced. So i have a question about its license if it will work normally…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
13,064 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,407 questions
Microsoft Partner Center API
Microsoft Partner Center API
Microsoft Partner Center: A Microsoft website for partners that provides access to product support, a partner community, and other partner services.API: A software intermediary that allows two applications to interact with each other.
320 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-04-30T11:08:19.5033333+00:00
Hitalkumar Chheda 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-06T06:23:25.2433333+00:00
LucyChenMSFT-4874 2,090 Reputation points
0 answers

I have a Visual Studio Enterprise with GitHub Enterprise subscription and I am unable to activate Windows 11 licenses. I get Error code: 0xC004C020

I have a Visual Studio Enterprise with GitHub Enterprise subscription and I am unable to activate Windows 11 licenses. I get Error code: 0xC004C020. I have run the troubleshooting and get "We can't activate your copy of Windows. Make sure you're…

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.
4,925 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-05-02T12:21:19.03+00:00
BrianEUC 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Is there a way of downgrading SQL Server 2022 to 2016? What type of license would I need to purchase to achieve this?

I need SQL 2016 and have the media but want to know as its 3 versions behind how I can achieve this? I have been told that this can be done if I buy the license from CSP and not OV. Can someone confirm?

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
13,064 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-05-01T12:42:16.5766667+00:00
Diane White 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-02T05:15:54.04+00:00
Olaf Helper 42,386 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Clarification on Azure Virtual Machine Pricing and Windows Licensing

Hello Community, I'm trying to understand how Azure virtual machine pricing works, particularly regarding Windows licensing. I noticed that when I select different VM sizes in the Azure pricing calculator, the cost for the Windows license seems to vary.…

Azure Cloud Services
Azure Cloud Services
An Azure platform as a service offer that is used to deploy web and cloud applications.
661 questions
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
7,370 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,407 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-04-26T08:27:05.8433333+00:00
Niket Kumar Singh 255 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-29T06:57:54.4233333+00:00
Niket Kumar Singh 255 Reputation points
0 answers

Azure Windows DC Server VM License Activation issue | slmgr Access Denied

We are having an issue activating OS licenses with some Win DC Server VMs deployed in Azure with default Licensing (Not AHB) in my Org. Other VMs in the same network run "slmgr /ato" without issues, and we have confirmed that the problem VMs…

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.
4,925 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,407 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-04-22T13:43:17.5766667+00:00
Shiva Prasad Udari 85 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-24T04:33:05.78+00:00
vipullag-MSFT 25,441 Reputation points
0 answers

Remote desktop license

hello we have a company with 50users, we want them to migrate them to virtual machines with windows 10 Pro or enterprise. the VMs will run under a cluster with 3 hosts (VMware) the local reseller suggests to install win10Pro key and then to have a…

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.
44 questions
asked 2024-04-23T17:42:32.4033333+00:00
Maria G. Tsakiri 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Editions available with Microsoft A3

Dear All, I've got some questions about the included Windows Editions in a Microsoft A3 license. Windows 10/11 Education/Enterprise is clearly named on the Microsoft websites, so there is no problem. What I like to know is, if the A3 license contains…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,937 questions
Windows 365 Enterprise
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,612 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.
44 questions
asked 2024-04-23T11:00:28.23+00:00
Oliver R 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-23T12:23:44.16+00:00
Oliver R 20 Reputation points