Microsoft explains why it killed Windows phone activation

In December, Microsoft unexpectedly removed the last remaining method for activating Windows without an internet connection.
Windows Report

Here’s Why Microsoft Ditched Phone-Based Windows Activation for an Internet-First System

Microsoft explains why it removed phone-based Windows activation, shifting to an online portal for a more secure and reliable ...
Neowin

Microsoft Weekly: One Windows activation method is dead and Windows 11 crushes Windows 10

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our weekly recap, including Microsoft killing an old Windows activation method, Windows 11 crushing Windows 10 on Steam, and more. This week's news recap ...
eTeknix

Microsoft Removes the Only Official Way to Activate Windows 11 Without Internet Access

Microsoft has taken another step in its effort to keep users constantly connected, quietly eliminating one of the oldest and most useful activation methods — phone activation. Until now, this method ...
techtimes

Windows 11 Gets Smarter as Microsoft Rolls Out Voice-Activate Copilot, AI Activation, More

Microsoft's Windows 11 is becoming a considerably smarter operating system, thanks to the company's surprise update packed full of advanced AI capabilities. One of the most notable improvements for ...
Neowin

Microsoft fixes Account manager, improves activation and Widgets in build 26120.4161Microsoft fixes Account manager, improves activation and Widgets in build 26120 ...

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update for members of the Insider Program in the Beta Channel. The new Build 26120.4161 (KB5058515) adds new features and improvements. Microsoft has released a ...