The method used to activate Windows for single-user licenses starting with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Bulk licenses to companies do not contain Windows Product Activation (WPA).

However, starting with Windows 7, Microsoft stopped this and instead started forcing users to activate in other ways. With Windows 10 and 11, Microsoft is even more lenient, especially regarding ...

Enter the activation code displayed on your TV screen to sign into the PBS Video app on one of the following devices: It looks like you are trying to enter a Passport activation code. To activate ...

As reported by Bleeping Computer, Microsoft will pull the plug on software support for the Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 7 on Tuesday, Jan. 10. This program provided a three ...

It appears that Microsoft has begun blocking Windows 7 and Windows 8 keys from activating Windows 11. The development came less than a month after Microsoft announced that it would be ending the ...

You should now realize that Windows 11/10 came packed without a few iconic games that were a part of Windows 7. These games are some of the best if you only want to waste some time and test your ...

When you have installed Windows 7, and activated it, you do not need to activate Windows 10. The simple trick is this. Now upgrade your earlier version of Windows (Windows 7 or Windows 8 ...

Some PC users may encounter the Windows 10 or Windows 11 activation error code 0x8004FC12 on their device. This post provides the most suitable solutions to ...

In today’s tech-driven world, ensuring that your computer operates at its best is essential. One way to do this is by ...

Also, if you choose a clean install, ensure you have your Windows 10 license key on hand, in case your hardware isn’t automatically recognized and you need to manually activate Windows.

I was privileged to byline the cover story of the last print issue of PC Magazine, the Windows 7 review, and I’ve witnessed every Microsoft win and misstep up to the latest Windows 11.