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

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 has ended its phone-based activation for Windows and Office, pushing users to an online-only system requiring a Microsoft account. This change, discovered by a tech enthusiast, impacts older ...