From 4d3c1a743e0bdb2e5effe4b844b1f07b5cde492b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:14:16 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 01/11] Add text from images --- windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md | 12 +++++++++++- 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md index 89c0bbdd27..918b825435 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md +++ b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md @@ -499,7 +499,17 @@ Use the following guides to verify each one of these requirements: Setting this Conditional Access policy ensures that Subscription Activation continues to work seamlessly. - Starting with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later, users are prompted for authentication with a toast notification when Subscription Activation needs to reactivate. The prompt for authentication usually occurs when a device has been offline for an extended period of time. This change eliminates the need for an exclusion in the Conditional Access policy for Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later. A Conditional Access policy can still be used with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later if the prompt for user authentication via a toast notification isn't desired. + Starting with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later, users are prompted for authentication with a toast notification when Subscription Activation needs to reactivate. The toast notification will show the following message: + + `Your account requires authentication + + Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.` + + Additionally, in the [**Activation**](ms-settings:activation) pane, the following message might appear: + + `Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.` + + The prompt for authentication usually occurs when a device has been offline for an extended period of time. This change eliminates the need for an exclusion in the Conditional Access policy for Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later. A Conditional Access policy can still be used with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later if the prompt for user authentication via a toast notification isn't desired. - If a device isn't able to connect to Windows Update, it can lose activation status or be blocked from upgrading to Windows Enterprise. Make sure that Windows Update isn't blocked on the device: From 5991b96e432ef462aca13057da671b039e3bc5e0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:31:26 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 02/11] Add text from images 2 --- windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md index 918b825435..6dbdf7e64f 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md +++ b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md @@ -501,13 +501,13 @@ Use the following guides to verify each one of these requirements: Starting with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later, users are prompted for authentication with a toast notification when Subscription Activation needs to reactivate. The toast notification will show the following message: - `Your account requires authentication + **Your account requires authentication - Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.` + Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.** Additionally, in the [**Activation**](ms-settings:activation) pane, the following message might appear: - `Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.` + **Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.** The prompt for authentication usually occurs when a device has been offline for an extended period of time. This change eliminates the need for an exclusion in the Conditional Access policy for Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later. A Conditional Access policy can still be used with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later if the prompt for user authentication via a toast notification isn't desired. From 5a8d29d2b23d301d08c7ce96ee7054fa7f4c72bf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 12:15:44 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 03/11] Add text from images 3 --- windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md index 6dbdf7e64f..b6fc69c90a 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md +++ b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md @@ -501,13 +501,13 @@ Use the following guides to verify each one of these requirements: Starting with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later, users are prompted for authentication with a toast notification when Subscription Activation needs to reactivate. The toast notification will show the following message: - **Your account requires authentication - - Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.** + > **Your account requires authentication** + > + > **Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.** Additionally, in the [**Activation**](ms-settings:activation) pane, the following message might appear: - **Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.** + > **Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.** The prompt for authentication usually occurs when a device has been offline for an extended period of time. This change eliminates the need for an exclusion in the Conditional Access policy for Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later. A Conditional Access policy can still be used with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later if the prompt for user authentication via a toast notification isn't desired. From 86e34e6dbc8c5f73498f60aff2b3e14973ec6eef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 16:27:01 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 04/11] Add text from images 4 --- windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md index b6fc69c90a..5c4f30522b 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md +++ b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md @@ -486,7 +486,7 @@ Use the following guides to verify each one of these requirements: ## Known issues -- When a device has been offline for an extended period of time, the Subscription Activation might not reactivate automatically on the device. To resolve this issue, use Conditional Access policies to control access by excluding one of the following cloud apps from their Conditional Access policies using **Select Excluded Cloud Apps**: +- When a device has been offline for an extended period of time, the Subscription Activation might not reactivate automatically on the device. To resolve this issue, use Conditional Access policies to control access by excluding one of the following cloud apps from their Conditional Access policies using **Select Excluded Cloud Apps**:\ - [Universal Store Service APIs and Web Application, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications). - [Windows Store for Business, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications). From daf7b674c6745cf332c445d40082cf8bc554de6e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 16:57:52 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 05/11] Add text from images 5 --- windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md index 5c4f30522b..00d9115f01 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md +++ b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md @@ -486,7 +486,7 @@ Use the following guides to verify each one of these requirements: ## Known issues -- When a device has been offline for an extended period of time, the Subscription Activation might not reactivate automatically on the device. To resolve this issue, use Conditional Access policies to control access by excluding one of the following cloud apps from their Conditional Access policies using **Select Excluded Cloud Apps**:\ +- When a device has been offline for an extended period of time, the Subscription Activation might not reactivate automatically on the device. To resolve this issue, use Conditional Access policies to control access by excluding one of the following cloud apps from their Conditional Access policies using **Select Excluded Cloud Apps**: \ - [Universal Store Service APIs and Web Application, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications). - [Windows Store for Business, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications). From 1a2b55542161899fd06c3a5031a96bc991a19270 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 17:37:21 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 06/11] Add text from images 6 --- .../deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md | 107 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 56 insertions(+), 51 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md index 00d9115f01..d2a79ae210 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md +++ b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md @@ -484,68 +484,73 @@ Use the following guides to verify each one of these requirements: For more information, see [Assigning licenses to users](#assign-licenses-to-users). -## Known issues +## Recommended practices -- When a device has been offline for an extended period of time, the Subscription Activation might not reactivate automatically on the device. To resolve this issue, use Conditional Access policies to control access by excluding one of the following cloud apps from their Conditional Access policies using **Select Excluded Cloud Apps**: \ +### Adding Conditional Access policy - - [Universal Store Service APIs and Web Application, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications). - - [Windows Store for Business, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications). +When a device has been offline for an extended period of time, the Subscription Activation might not reactivate automatically on the device. To resolve this issue, use Conditional Access policies to control access by excluding one of the following cloud apps from their Conditional Access policies using **Select Excluded Cloud Apps**: - Although the app ID is the same in both instances, the name of the cloud app depends on the tenant. +- [Universal Store Service APIs and Web Application, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications). - For more information about configuring exclusions in Conditional Access policies, see [Application exclusions](/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/howto-conditional-access-policy-all-users-mfa#application-exclusions). +- [Windows Store for Business, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications). - +Although the app ID is the same in both instances, the name of the cloud app depends on the tenant. - Setting this Conditional Access policy ensures that Subscription Activation continues to work seamlessly. +For more information about configuring exclusions in Conditional Access policies, see [Application exclusions](/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/howto-conditional-access-policy-all-users-mfa#application-exclusions). - Starting with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later, users are prompted for authentication with a toast notification when Subscription Activation needs to reactivate. The toast notification will show the following message: + - > **Your account requires authentication** +Setting this Conditional Access policy ensures that Subscription Activation continues to work seamlessly. + +Starting with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later, users are prompted for authentication with a toast notification when Subscription Activation needs to reactivate. The toast notification will show the following message: + +> **Your account requires authentication** +> +> **Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.** + +Additionally, in the [**Activation**](ms-settings:activation) pane, the following message might appear: + +> **Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.** + +The prompt for authentication usually occurs when a device has been offline for an extended period of time. This change eliminates the need for an exclusion in the Conditional Access policy for Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later. A Conditional Access policy can still be used with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later if the prompt for user authentication via a toast notification isn't desired. + +### Make sure Windows Update isn't blocked + +If a device isn't able to connect to Windows Update, it can lose activation status or be blocked from upgrading to Windows Enterprise. Make sure that Windows Update isn't blocked on the device: + +- Using `gpedit.msc` or group policy editor in the domain, make sure that the following group policy setting is set to **Disabled** or **Not Configured**: + + ::: zone pivot="windows-11" + + > **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Windows Update** > **Manage updates offered from Windows Server Update Service** > **Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations** + + ::: zone-end + + ::: zone pivot="windows-10" + + > **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Windows Update** > **Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations** + + ::: zone-end + + If this policy is set to **Enabled**, it must be changed to **Disabled** or **Not Configured**. + +- In the following registry key of the registry: + + > `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate` + + check if the value `DoNotConnectToWindowsUpdateInternetLocations` exists. If the value does exist, verify that it has a REG_DWORD value of `0`. If the value is instead set to `1`, it must be changed to `0`. The value can be changed by running the following command from an elevated command prompt: + + ```cmd + reg.exe add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /v DoNotConnectToWindowsUpdateInternetLocations /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f + ``` + + > [!NOTE] > - > **Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.** + > Make sure to first check the group policy of **Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations**. If the policy is **Enabled**, then this registry key will eventually be reset back to `1` even after it's manually set to `0` via `reg.exe`. Setting the policy of **Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations** to **Disabled** or **Not Configured** will make sure the registry value remains as `0`. - Additionally, in the [**Activation**](ms-settings:activation) pane, the following message might appear: +### Delay in the activation of Enterprise license of Windows - > **Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.** - - The prompt for authentication usually occurs when a device has been offline for an extended period of time. This change eliminates the need for an exclusion in the Conditional Access policy for Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later. A Conditional Access policy can still be used with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later if the prompt for user authentication via a toast notification isn't desired. - -- If a device isn't able to connect to Windows Update, it can lose activation status or be blocked from upgrading to Windows Enterprise. Make sure that Windows Update isn't blocked on the device: - - - Using `gpedit.msc` or group policy editor in the domain, make sure that the following group policy setting is set to **Disabled** or **Not Configured**: - - ::: zone pivot="windows-11" - - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Windows Update** > **Manage updates offered from Windows Server Update Service** > **Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations** - - ::: zone-end - - ::: zone pivot="windows-10" - - **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Windows Update** > **Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations** - - ::: zone-end - - If this policy is set to **Enabled**, it must be changed to **Disabled** or **Not Configured**. - - - In the following registry key: - - `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate` - - check if the value `DoNotConnectToWindowsUpdateInternetLocations` exists. If the value does exist, verify that it has a REG_DWORD value of `0`. If the value is instead set to `1`, it must be changed to `0`. The value can be changed by running the following command from an elevated command prompt: - - ```cmd - reg.exe add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /v DoNotConnectToWindowsUpdateInternetLocations /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f - ``` - - > [!NOTE] - > - > Make sure to first check the group policy of **Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations**. If the policy is **Enabled**, then this registry key will eventually be reset back to `1` even after it's manually set to `0` via `reg.exe`. Setting the policy of **Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations** to **Disabled** or **Not Configured** will make sure the registry value remains as `0`. - -- Delay in the activation of Enterprise license of Windows. - - There might be a delay in the activation of the Enterprise license in Windows. This delay is by design. Windows uses a built-in cache when determining upgrade eligibility. This behavior includes processing responses that indicate that the device isn't eligible for an upgrade. It can take up to four days after a qualifying purchase before the upgrade eligibility is enabled and the cache expires. +There might be a delay in the activation of the Enterprise license in Windows. This delay is by design. Windows uses a built-in cache when determining upgrade eligibility. This behavior includes processing responses that indicate that the device isn't eligible for an upgrade. It can take up to four days after a qualifying purchase before the upgrade eligibility is enabled and the cache expires. ## Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) From 0630f86f757dc3fa9e6ad02dead42a3504ee1323 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 17:42:25 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 07/11] Add text from images 7 --- windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md index d2a79ae210..98ce3a3916 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md +++ b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md @@ -522,13 +522,13 @@ If a device isn't able to connect to Windows Update, it can lose activation stat ::: zone pivot="windows-11" - > **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Windows Update** > **Manage updates offered from Windows Server Update Service** > **Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations** + **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Windows Update** > **Manage updates offered from Windows Server Update Service** > **Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations** ::: zone-end ::: zone pivot="windows-10" - > **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Windows Update** > **Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations** + **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Windows Update** > **Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations** ::: zone-end @@ -536,7 +536,7 @@ If a device isn't able to connect to Windows Update, it can lose activation stat - In the following registry key of the registry: - > `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate` + `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate` check if the value `DoNotConnectToWindowsUpdateInternetLocations` exists. If the value does exist, verify that it has a REG_DWORD value of `0`. If the value is instead set to `1`, it must be changed to `0`. The value can be changed by running the following command from an elevated command prompt: From 76ede2dcf37a180b58e6d11c21a96be47ef37002 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 17:47:46 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 08/11] Add text from images 8 --- .../deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md | 13 ++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md b/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md index 6056ddf735..8ad5813896 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md @@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ Organizations that have an enterprise agreement can also benefit from the servic Organizations that use the Subscription Activation feature to enable users to "step-up" from one version of Windows to another and use Conditional Access policies to control access need to exclude one of the following cloud apps from their Conditional Access policies using **Select Excluded Cloud Apps**: - [Universal Store Service APIs and Web Application, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications). + - [Windows Store for Business, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications). Although the app ID is the same in both instances, the name of the cloud app depends on the tenant. @@ -60,7 +61,17 @@ For more information about configuring exclusions in Conditional Access policies When a device has been offline for an extended period of time, the device might not reactivate automatically if this Conditional Access exclusion isn't in place. Setting this Conditional Access exclusion ensures that Subscription Activation continues to work seamlessly. -Starting with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later, users are prompted for authentication with a toast notification when Subscription Activation needs to reactivate. The prompt for authentication usually occurs when a device has been offline for an extended period of time. This change eliminates the need for an exclusion in the Conditional Access policy for Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later. A Conditional Access policy can still be used with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later if the prompt for user authentication via a toast notification isn't desired. +Starting with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later, users are prompted for authentication with a toast notification when Subscription Activation needs to reactivate. The toast notification will show the following message: + +> **Your account requires authentication** +> +> **Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.** + +Additionally, in the [**Activation**](ms-settings:activation) pane, the following message might appear: + +> **Please sign in to your work or school account to verify your information.** + +The prompt for authentication usually occurs when a device has been offline for an extended period of time. This change eliminates the need for an exclusion in the Conditional Access policy for Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later. A Conditional Access policy can still be used with Windows 11, version 23H2 with [KB5034848](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5034848) or later if the prompt for user authentication via a toast notification isn't desired. ## Subscription activation for Education From c14cdba877310f830b669f07b551434122d12459 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 17:52:45 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 09/11] Add text from images 10 --- windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md | 2 +- windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md | 4 +++- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md index 98ce3a3916..ab963f2d6e 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md +++ b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ms.topic: how-to ms.collection: - highpri - tier2 -ms.date: 02/29/2024 +ms.date: 03/01/2024 zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10 appliesto: - ✅ Windows 11 diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md b/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md index 8ad5813896..517504e848 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ ms.collection: - tier2 ms.topic: concept-article zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10 -ms.date: 02/29/2024 +ms.date: 03/01/2024 appliesto: - ✅ Windows 11 - ✅ Windows 10 @@ -47,6 +47,8 @@ Organizations that have an enterprise agreement can also benefit from the servic > > Subscription activation is available for qualifying devices running currently supported versions of Windows. Subscription activation can't be used to upgrade to a newer version of Windows. +### Adding Conditional Access policy + Organizations that use the Subscription Activation feature to enable users to "step-up" from one version of Windows to another and use Conditional Access policies to control access need to exclude one of the following cloud apps from their Conditional Access policies using **Select Excluded Cloud Apps**: - [Universal Store Service APIs and Web Application, AppID 45a330b1-b1ec-4cc1-9161-9f03992aa49f](/troubleshoot/azure/active-directory/verify-first-party-apps-sign-in#application-ids-of-commonly-used-microsoft-applications). From ebac5d93e46efb89f53b99557782fc431d4bc62d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Frank Rojas <45807133+frankroj@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2024 18:30:52 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 10/11] Add text from images 11 --- windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md | 2 +- windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md index ab963f2d6e..eca0dc4c77 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md +++ b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ms.topic: how-to ms.collection: - highpri - tier2 -ms.date: 03/01/2024 +ms.date: 03/04/2024 zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10 appliesto: - ✅ Windows 11 diff --git a/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md b/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md index 517504e848..539f012a42 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md +++ b/windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Windows subscription activation -description: Learn how to step up from Windows Pro to a Windows Enterprise subscription or from Windows Eduction Pro to a Windows Education subscription. +description: Learn how to step up from Windows Pro to a Windows Enterprise subscription or from Windows Eduction Pro to a Windows Education subscription. ms.service: windows-client ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals ms.localizationpriority: medium @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ ms.collection: - tier2 ms.topic: concept-article zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10 -ms.date: 03/01/2024 +ms.date: 03/04/2024 appliesto: - ✅ Windows 11 - ✅ Windows 10 From 369858dbebe5dd41d9e4b6574d0930514059ce32 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gary Moore Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2024 13:53:14 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 11/11] Correct indentation in Markdown to correct numbering and rendered indentation --- .../deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md | 38 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md index eca0dc4c77..4fde853386 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md +++ b/windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md @@ -292,15 +292,15 @@ Once the **System > Activation** pane is open: 1. Under **Activation state**, verify that Windows is activated. It should display the message: - `Windows is activated with a digital license` + `Windows is activated with a digital license` 1. Under **Subscription**, verify that the Windows 11 Enterprise subscription is active. It should display the message: - `Windows 11 Enterprise subscription is active` + `Windows 11 Enterprise subscription is active` - > [!NOTE] - > - > If the Windows Enterprise subscription hasn't yet been applied, the **Subscription** pane isn't displayed. + > [!NOTE] + > + > If the Windows Enterprise subscription hasn't yet been applied, the **Subscription** pane isn't displayed. ::: zone-end @@ -340,24 +340,24 @@ A device is healthy when both the subscription and activation are active. If the 1. To get basic licensing information, run the following command at the command prompt: - ```cmd - slmgr /dli - ``` + ```cmd + slmgr /dli + ``` - A window with output similar to the following opens: + A window with output similar to the following opens: - ```console - Name: Windows(R), Professional edition - Description: Windows(R) Operating System, RETAIL channel - Partial Product Key: 3V66T - License Status: Licensed - ``` + ```console + Name: Windows(R), Professional edition + Description: Windows(R) Operating System, RETAIL channel + Partial Product Key: 3V66T + License Status: Licensed + ``` - To instead get detailed licensing information, run the following command: +To instead get detailed licensing information, run the following command: - ```cmd - slmgr /dlv - ``` +```cmd +slmgr /dlv +``` For more information on **Slmgr**, see [Slmgr.vbs options for obtaining volume activation information](/windows-server/get-started/activation-slmgr-vbs-options).