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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2 changed files with 22 additions and 8 deletions

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@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ms.topic: how-to
ms.collection:
- highpri
- tier2
ms.date: 02/13/2024
ms.date: 02/15/2024
zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
appliesto:
-<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.
- 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**
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`
@ -389,7 +389,7 @@ When there are problems with Windows Enterprise E3 or E5 subscription activation
- **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.`

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@ -11,7 +11,8 @@ ms.collection:
- highpri
- tier2
ms.topic: conceptual
ms.date: 02/13/2024
zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
ms.date: 02/15/2024
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 10</a>
@ -73,7 +74,7 @@ To support inherited activation, both the host computer and the VM must be runni
> [!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]
>
@ -90,8 +91,21 @@ For Microsoft customers that don't have EA or MPSA, Windows Enterprise E3/E5 or
### Windows Education requirements
- 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.
- Devices must be Microsoft Entra joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid joined. Workgroup-joined or Microsoft Entra registered devices aren't supported.
> [!IMPORTANT]
@ -121,7 +135,7 @@ Benefits of moving to Windows as an online service include:
## 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.