331 questions with Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation tags

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Inquiry Regarding Windows 11 License Terms (Applicability of Server Use Restriction)

Dear Sir or Madam, I would like to request clarification regarding the license terms for Windows 11. We are currently considering the following system configuration: PostgreSQL, which is open-source software, installed on a single device running…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-08T03:54:36.4466667+00:00
藤田憲治 / FUJITA,KENJI 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-04-08T04:50:39.1766667+00:00
藤田憲治 / FUJITA,KENJI 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Lost OEM activation key on preinstalled PC

Setup 3 signage screens with 3 SDM PC's. (AMI BIOS) (Advantech DS200) Came with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled. Three paper/carton sleeves with CD and peelable activation key which we scratched to reveal them. Activated all three pre-installed windows…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-02T13:24:26.56+00:00
Anton Berggren 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-07T06:55:22.5666667+00:00
Anton Berggren 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Question About Selling Modified Windows Systems

Hello, I hope you are doing well. I am planning to start a small business related to Windows systems and I would like to clarify Microsoft’s licensing policies before proceeding. I would like to ask specifically: Is it allowed to sell a modified or…

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asked 2026-04-04T17:58:12.8066667+00:00
Yonis 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-06T15:19:34.2866667+00:00
Tracy Le 5,445 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Windows Activation error (0x8004e026)

I try to activate windows 10 PRO its giving error the product key entered didn't work. check the product key and try again (0x8004e026)

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-05T10:47:02.1066667+00:00
Mohammed Rashaid 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-05T12:36:44.0466667+00:00
Tan Vu 1,785 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Product Key / Windows Activation for Non Profit Organisations

Hello, i cant activate Windows. I need a Product key for our non-profit organisation. See screenshot attached. Account name: Thank you in advance.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-02T22:24:01.4966667+00:00
Deniz Agirbas 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-03T13:45:26.09+00:00
Deniz Agirbas 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Activate Windows

Activation Code 0xC004F213 Help

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2024-09-11T14:35:17+00:00
Anonymous
edited an answer 2026-04-02T13:32:00.0966667+00:00
Don Varnau 19,755 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 PRO + Microsoft 365 Frontline F3 License

Good afternoon. We are deploying a hybrid infrastructure: Microsoft Entra ID + on-premises Active Directory (Hybrid AD). Users receive a basic Microsoft 365 F3 license, as well as additional licenses for specific services as needed. Devices (laptops) are…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-02T10:18:41.6+00:00
Vitalii Mishchenko 45 Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-02T11:47:18.9666667+00:00
Vitalii Mishchenko 45 Reputation points
1 answer

Hardware Developer Program Active but Access restricted - no workspace, cannot access Hardware Dashboard or file support ticket

Our organization (Pitius Tec S.L.) has completed enrollment in the Windows Hardware Developer Program: - Program status: "Active In" under Account settings → Programs - Business verification: "Authorized" - EV certificate: Active…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-04-01T13:24:24.88+00:00
Ingolf Tippner Work 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-01T13:24:49.0533333+00:00
Q&A Assist
3 answers

Windows 10 Authentication Error

Windows activation error persists after PC formatting. I bought it with a digital license, so I can't connect to the server when I try to connect. (Probably out of reach after support for Windows 10) Even if the service support for Windows 10 is over,…

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-03-18T00:32:55.4333333+00:00
Soyeon Chang 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-03-27T13:01:18.26+00:00
Ana M 0 Reputation points Moderator
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SQL Server 2025 Standard Edition – Licensing Question

Dear Microsoft Licensing Team, I am writing to request clarification on a specific SQL Server 2025 licensing scenario before making a purchase decision. Our infrastructure is as follows: • 1 physical server with 32 physical cores. • 3 Virtual Machines…

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asked 2026-03-27T10:51:16.89+00:00
Konstantinos Sotiropoulos 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-27T11:11:59.0633333+00:00
Marcin Policht 85,420 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 + SQL Express as a micro server

Good morning, Today we need to install a simple point-of-sale system where we will have 5 cash registers and a very simple sales system. We are using SQL Express as the database. In this case, since it's a simple, small environment, we are considering a…

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asked 2026-03-25T14:45:13.48+00:00
EDUARDO JONCK 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-26T13:19:47.2866667+00:00
Tan Vu 1,785 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Windows 7 For Embedded Systems (FES) - Microsoft

can I still install Windows 7 For Embedded Systems (FES) - Microsoft onto a PC box and use and sell to customers?

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asked 2026-03-25T06:10:26.2733333+00:00
Fiona Chan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-25T07:46:33.2366667+00:00
Harry Phan 17,125 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

serial key sticker scratched cannot see the key.

I purchased win11 pro license after installing win 11 I tried to scratch the sticker on the key and it got damaged How can i retrieve the damaged part of serial number or get a replacement serial key.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2026-03-24T12:55:13.1833333+00:00
MuSaddiq A.Hamid 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-24T13:39:41.4333333+00:00
Quinnie Quoc 10,160 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Obligations of Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB ENTRY

I need help to fulfill an obligation. The obligation is: "AT 1018: You must include the code "129946" in your sales out report". What is code "129946" and how can I get them?

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asked 2026-03-24T07:54:16.7633333+00:00
Deister, Joerg (SMO RI R&D F PE2) 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-24T09:57:57.4566667+00:00
Jason Nguyen Tran 14,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

Having trouble migrating from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC

I recently purchased a "gaming" laptop for development. My organization requires bit-locker enabled, amongst other cybersec requirements, which leads me to Windows 11 Enterprise. I procured a license and got a Windows 11 Enterprise LTSC…

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asked 2026-02-10T11:44:26.5+00:00
João Baptista 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-23T21:06:46.1+00:00
Joao Baptista 0 Reputation points
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window 10 activation error

Name : DESKTOP- [Removed PII] OS Version : Windows 10 Enterprise S/N : [Removed PII] My account looks up my device, but I can't authenticate windows.Windows.png

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asked 2026-03-16T01:21:24.55+00:00
Soyeon Chang 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-03-23T18:09:23.71+00:00
Ana M 0 Reputation points Moderator
3 answers

Windows Activation Issues

Laptop Updated to Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2 and Product is not working. Error code 0xC004C003

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asked 2026-03-19T21:25:26.3566667+00:00
Burnett Hunter 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-22T07:08:44.1866667+00:00
VPHAN 28,900 Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

RDS CAL downgrade and activation

I have been trying to activate a set of licenses for RDS 2019. An incorrect 2022 users license was purchased by someone in our organization. So I need to downgrade and convert. The wizard for the RDS license manager provides a phone number no longer…

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asked 2026-03-19T16:17:42.2466667+00:00
Nowak, Michael 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-20T15:02:28.6966667+00:00
Tracy Le 5,445 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 10 LTSC 2019 /2021 end of life

Good morning, I would like to know about the end of support for Windows 10 LTSC version 2019 and version 2021. Thank you. Greetings.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Licensing and activation
asked 2025-11-12T10:17:39.4966667+00:00
Renato Carozzi 20 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-19T14:54:22.3966667+00:00
Mario-Eduard Stoica 0 Reputation points
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Activation mon windows

J'ai besoin de ton aide pour activer mon windows 11 entreprise

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asked 2026-03-19T12:18:46.9366667+00:00
Mouhssen SALHI 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-03-19T13:08:24.8866667+00:00
Quinnie Quoc 10,160 Reputation points Independent Advisor