Microsoft will end support in 2026 for Windows 11, Office 2021, and other key products. See what’s affected, key dates, and ...

Microsoft has officially retired the traditional phone-based activation system for Windows (and MS Office) that served as a ...

Microsoft has silently discontinued its phone-based activation system for Windows and Office products, forcing users into an ...

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A recorded voice on Microsoft's activation hotline delivers a stark message: "Support for product activation has moved online ...

According to an automated message, phone activation of Windows is "currently" unavailable. Microsoft now confirms: It's ...

Microsoft Office normally costs hundreds or comes with a yearly fee. So when a lifetime version appears for just £21.60, it ...

Windows activation warnings tend to appear after installing the operating system or after changing specific components. A ...

A typosquatted domain impersonating the Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) tool was used to distribute malicious PowerShell scripts that infect Windows systems with the 'Cosmali Loader'.

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Microsoft is testing a hidden 'Chat with Copilot' button in Windows 11 File Explorer, signaling deeper AI search and a coming ...