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Question about licensing for NPS extension

My company has Microsoft Business standard licensing and I'm trying to incorporate the NPS extension on our RADIUS server to add MFA through Entra. It's not working and I'm not sure if it's due to the licensing. I'm wanting to do this for MFA for…

Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
21,450 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-09-19T21:29:44.6766667+00:00
Blake Landes 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to Ensure ePKEA Activation Allocation is Not Exhausted?

We use ePKEA product keys to activate Windows for our customers. Currently, we use SLMGR.vbs /cpky to remove the product key from the registry to prevent ePKEA from being exposed to attacks and to ensure that our ePKEA activation allocation is not…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,500 questions
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.
5,332 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,478 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.
89 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.
51 questions
asked 2024-09-18T08:09:33.9033333+00:00
Hicari Huang 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-19T03:27:10.23+00:00
Hicari Huang 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Activating Outlook Premium on iOS

I have a user whose email is Google Workspace, but they like to use Microsoft Outlook. We purchased a 365 Apps for Business license for them, but we don't know how to activate the premium version of Outlook on his iPhone so he does not receive ads. We…

Outlook
Outlook
A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.
3,724 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-09-17T13:51:01.9466667+00:00
Nelson Gonzalez 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-18T05:53:48.2533333+00:00
SokiGuo-MSFT 26,776 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Activating Windows Server 2022 (Evaluation) with Windows Server 2019 Retail Key

Hi all, I have a Dell server and a Windows Server Standard 2019 retail key. Recently, I installed Windows Server Standard 2022 (Evaluation). Here are my questions: Is it possible to activate the Windows Server 2022 Evaluation using my Windows Server…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,957 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.
89 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.
51 questions
asked 2024-09-11T04:11:32.26+00:00
Vardhan Joshi 51 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-12T13:12:03.6333333+00:00
Vardhan Joshi 51 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is selling a win 7 or win 10 activation key as a genuine win 11 one legal?

Hello there. As the title says, is It legal for an online shop to sell win 7 or win 10 activation keys advertised as win 11 ones? I had a problem with an online store who sold me a guaranteed win 11 activation key but I found out that It was actually 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-08-28T19:23:38.49+00:00
Marc Hermitte 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-09-12T08:25:39.2833333+00:00
Marc Hermitte 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

User account migration

I have a company that brought me on as their first IT and want me to migrate all of their unmanaged devices and accounts to Intune and Entra. I can easily have their 3rd party M365 license provider give me the tenant and I can rebuy the licenses through…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,478 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,992 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-08-13T15:07:29.0366667+00:00
Chris Lingoni 25 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-11T08:25:06.0933333+00:00
Crystal-MSFT 48,081 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to fix the windows 11 enterprise edition activation issue. It is showing no product key found on your device.

Please find the attached image for your references. most of the users have this same issue. Please advise how to resolve this case.

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.
5,332 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,478 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-09-11T06:25:59.7766667+00:00
Tony Joseph 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-11T06:46:14.61+00:00
Hania Lian 14,181 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

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.
5,332 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-05-02T12:21:19.03+00:00
BrianEUC 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-09-08T17:43:59.71+00:00
Jacen Wang 475 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Action Pack licenses

We have purchased Microsoft Action pack which provides licenses for a lot of software like Windows 11. If the action pack expires and we do not renew are the licenses also expiring? Will the machines that are loaded with Windows 11 need an active…

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,478 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-09-08T01:31:14.1333333+00:00
Evan-4673 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-09-08T03:16:49.01+00:00
Evan-4673 20 Reputation points
0 answers

am I overlapping licenses?

I am getting billed for MSFTEO100T7TGU and MSFT EO100T7P7V?

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.
89 questions
asked 2024-09-06T21:31:50.5633333+00:00
Peter Michel 0 Reputation points
1 answer

To protect the product key using the "Slmgr.vbs /cpky" command, is the usage of publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" correct?

System Information: Operating Systems: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Issue Summary: I am currently writing an unattend.xml file and encountered some issues while using the "Slmgr.vbs /cpky" command…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,500 questions
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.
5,332 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,941 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,478 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-08-15T06:43:41.6133333+00:00
Hicari Huang 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-09-06T01:25:36.77+00:00
Hicari Huang 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is it possible to upgrade window 10 Pro running on one host to windows 11 on a different host?

Hello, My current PC runs Windows10Pro, and I cannot upgrade to Windows11 due resource limits. I am about to purchase a new computer. Is it possible to purchase an upgrade to Windows11Pro and use it on the new PC? thanks

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.
89 questions
asked 2024-09-04T14:08:19.87+00:00
Shahar Baruch Glixman 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-09-05T05:14:41.09+00:00
Shahar Baruch Glixman 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

TWO KMS 2016-2019

I am about to install a new KMS on a Windows 2019 with a Host Key 2019, I currently already have a Windows Server 2016 KMS 2016 where I have activated my infrastructure. My question: Are the teams with 2016 activated always going to renew in my 2016 KMS…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,708 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-06-24T15:32:38.5766667+00:00
Mario 240 Reputation points
accepted 2024-08-30T16:49:38.08+00:00
Mario 240 Reputation points
1 answer

MS is having a really dark practice with the licenses

what a dark business model MS is having know... they premeditately force their windows to be obsolete so you need to get a new win, and the worst part, they make minimum requierements so you basically need to buy a new PC... what a scam.

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,500 questions
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.
5,332 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-08-26T10:12:02.08+00:00
OscarC99 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-08-27T08:50:07.77+00:00
OscarC99 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Is the publicKeyToken required in the unattend.xml file? If so, how should it be written?

System Information: Operating Systems: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Issue Summary: I am currently writing an unattend.xml file and encountered some issues while using the "Slmgr.vbs /cpky" command…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,500 questions
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.
5,332 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,941 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,478 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-08-15T06:41:01.5366667+00:00
Hicari Huang 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-08-22T01:32:24.6766667+00:00
Hicari Huang 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Our organization has E5 Licenses and Intune installed on devices and we want to upgrade out Windows 10/11 Home and Pro devices to Enterprise Editions

In the E5 license it is stated that we have windows 10 and 11 Enterprise how do we upgrade our licenses to it without re-installing the OS?

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,500 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,478 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,992 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-08-13T11:00:32.04+00:00
Atharva Deshpande 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-08-19T10:07:39.0533333+00:00
Atharva Deshpande 0 Reputation points
0 answers

How should the publicKeyToken be written in a general unattend.xml file?

System Information: Operating Systems: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Issue Summary: I am currently writing an unattend.xml file and encountered some issues while using the "Slmgr.vbs /cpky"…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,500 questions
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.
5,332 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,941 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,478 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-08-15T06:36:28.1166667+00:00
Hicari Huang 0 Reputation points
0 answers

I am currently writing an unattend.xml file and encountered some issues while using the "Slmgr.vbs /cpky" command to protect the product key.

System Information: Operating Systems: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 Issue Summary: How should the publicKeyToken be written in a general unattend.xml file? Is the publicKeyToken required in the unattend.xml…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,500 questions
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.
5,332 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,941 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,478 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-08-15T06:22:34.65+00:00
Hicari Huang 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Why am I am unable to add a recipient to a subscription?

I have a pro license and I have created a dashboard and added recipients to a subscription previously. Recently I have tried adding additional recipients to the subscription, however I am getting an error "Free user groups can only subscribe 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.
89 questions
asked 2024-08-12T12:41:40.93+00:00
Tineicesa Bradnock 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Use of Microsoft CSP licensing on VMware Cloud Solution

Hi. I wonder if Windows Server DataCenter and SQL server or any SKU fromCSP licensing program, can be used on VMware Cloud Solutions that are deployed on dedicated baremetals servers on public cloud such as Azure, AWS, OCI. Thanks

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.
89 questions
asked 2024-08-10T01:25:37.63+00:00
Andrea Giovanna Muñoz Bazán 0 Reputation points