Add new MFA features for Windows Subscription Activation

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Frank Rojas
2024-02-15 12:21:44 -05:00
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@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ms.topic: how-to
ms.collection: ms.collection:
- highpri - highpri
- tier2 - tier2
ms.date: 02/13/2024 ms.date: 02/15/2024
zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10 zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
appliesto: appliesto:
-<a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a> -<a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
@ -368,11 +368,11 @@ In some instances, users might experience problems with activation of the Window
- The Windows Enterprise E3 or E5 subscription has lapsed, was removed, or isn't applied. - The Windows Enterprise E3 or E5 subscription has lapsed, was removed, or isn't applied.
- Windows Pro was never activated. - Windows Pro was never activated.
When there are problems with Windows Enterprise E3 or E5 subscription activation, the following are errors can occur in the [Activation](ms-settings:activation) pane: When there are problems with Windows Enterprise E3 or E5 subscription activation, the following are errors can occur in the [**Activation**](ms-settings:activation) pane:
- **Windows Pro isn't activated** - **Windows Pro isn't activated**
When Windows Pro isn't activated on a device, the following message is displayed for **Activation** in the [Activation](ms-settings:activation) pane: When Windows Pro isn't activated on a device, the following message is displayed for **Activation** in the [**Activation**](ms-settings:activation) pane:
`Windows is not activated` `Windows is not activated`
@ -389,7 +389,7 @@ When there are problems with Windows Enterprise E3 or E5 subscription activation
- **Windows Enterprise subscription isn't active** - **Windows Enterprise subscription isn't active**
When a device with a Windows Enterprise subscription has lapsed or has been removed, the following message is displayed for **Subscription** in the [Activation](ms-settings:activation) pane: When a device with a Windows Enterprise subscription has lapsed or has been removed, the following message is displayed for **Subscription** in the [**Activation**](ms-settings:activation) pane:
`Windows Enterprise subscription isn't valid.` `Windows Enterprise subscription isn't valid.`

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@ -11,7 +11,8 @@ ms.collection:
- highpri - highpri
- tier2 - tier2
ms.topic: conceptual ms.topic: conceptual
ms.date: 02/13/2024 zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
ms.date: 02/15/2024
appliesto: appliesto:
-<a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a> -<a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
-<a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10</a> -<a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10</a>
@ -73,7 +74,7 @@ To support inherited activation, both the host computer and the VM must be runni
> [!NOTE] > [!NOTE]
> >
> The following requirements don't apply to general Windows client activation on Azure. Azure activation requires a connection to Azure KMS only. It supports workgroup, hybrid, and Microsoft Entra joined VMs. In most scenarios, activation of Azure VMs happens automatically. For more information, see [Understanding Azure KMS endpoints for Windows product activation of Azure virtual machines](/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/troubleshoot-activation-problems#understanding-azure-kms-endpoints-for-windows-product-activation-of-azure-virtual-machines). > The following requirements don't apply to general Windows client activation on Azure. Azure activation requires a connection to Azure KMS only. Azure KMS supports workgroup, hybrid, and Microsoft Entra joined VMs. In most scenarios, activation of Azure VMs happens automatically. For more information, see [Understanding Azure KMS endpoints for Windows product activation of Azure virtual machines](/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/troubleshoot-activation-problems#understanding-azure-kms-endpoints-for-windows-product-activation-of-azure-virtual-machines).
> [!IMPORTANT] > [!IMPORTANT]
> >
@ -90,8 +91,21 @@ For Microsoft customers that don't have EA or MPSA, Windows Enterprise E3/E5 or
### Windows Education requirements ### Windows Education requirements
- A supported version of Windows Pro Education installed on the devices to be upgraded. - A supported version of Windows Pro Education installed on the devices to be upgraded.
- A device with a Windows Pro Education digital license. This information can be confirmed under **Settings > System > Activation** or under **Settings > Update & Security > Activation**.
::: zone pivot="windows-11"
- A device with a Windows Pro Education digital license. This information can be confirmed in the [**Activation**](ms-settings:activation)pane of the **Settings** app under **Settings > System > Activation**.
::: zone-end
::: zone pivot="windows-10"
- A device with a Windows Pro Education digital license. This information can be confirmed in the [**Activation**](ms-settings:activation)pane of the **Settings** app under **Settings > Update & Security > Activation**.
::: zone-end
- The Education tenant must have an active subscription to Microsoft 365 with a Windows Enterprise license, or a Windows Enterprise or Education subscription. - The Education tenant must have an active subscription to Microsoft 365 with a Windows Enterprise license, or a Windows Enterprise or Education subscription.
- Devices must be Microsoft Entra joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid joined. Workgroup-joined or Microsoft Entra registered devices aren't supported. - Devices must be Microsoft Entra joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid joined. Workgroup-joined or Microsoft Entra registered devices aren't supported.
> [!IMPORTANT] > [!IMPORTANT]
@ -121,7 +135,7 @@ Benefits of moving to Windows as an online service include:
## How it works ## How it works
The device is Microsoft Entra joined, for example from **Settings** > **Accounts** > **Access work or school**. The device is Microsoft Entra joined, for example from the [Access work or school](ms-settings:workplace) pane in the **Settings** app which can be found under **Settings** > **Accounts** > **Access work or school**.
Windows Enterprise is assigned to a user, for example through the Microsoft 365 admin center. When a licensed user signs in to a device that meets requirements using their Microsoft Entra credentials, Windows steps up from Pro edition to Enterprise, or from Pro Education to Education. Once the edition is stepped up, Enterprise/Education features are unlocked. When a user's subscription expires or is transferred to another user, the device reverts seamlessly to Windows Pro or Windows Pro Education edition, once the current subscription validity expires. Windows Enterprise is assigned to a user, for example through the Microsoft 365 admin center. When a licensed user signs in to a device that meets requirements using their Microsoft Entra credentials, Windows steps up from Pro edition to Enterprise, or from Pro Education to Education. Once the edition is stepped up, Enterprise/Education features are unlocked. When a user's subscription expires or is transferred to another user, the device reverts seamlessly to Windows Pro or Windows Pro Education edition, once the current subscription validity expires.