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flag Microsoft has removed phone-based activation for Windows and Office, now requiring online login via Microsoft account.

flag Microsoft has quietly ended phone-based activation for Windows and Office, requiring users to activate software online via a Microsoft account. flag The change, confirmed by users and analysts, removes the long-standing option to call Microsoft’s automated system for activation codes, a method previously used for offline or remote installations. flag Now, attempts to use the phone line redirect callers to a web portal, and the process no longer works as it once did. flag The shift reflects Microsoft’s broader move toward cloud-based, account-linked software management, enhancing security and compliance but limiting access for users without reliable internet or those using older systems. flag The company has not issued a public notice, leaving many unaware until encountering the deactivated service.

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