"Microsoft has typically offered a few ways to manually activate Windows for times when it won't activate automatically. One useful method had been to call Microsoft by phone, allowing a customer support rep to talk you through the process and grant the activation. That was especially handy if you couldn't get online with your PC. Alas, that method is no more."
"To confirm, I called the same Microsoft number for product activation-1-888-725-1047. I received the same message telling me that activation has moved online. Upon following a link to the portal, I first had to solve a CAPTCHA puzzle. The next screen prompted me to sign in with a Microsoft account or a school or business account. From there, I was taken to a screen where I could activate Windows, Windows Server, or Microsoft Office."
Phone-based Windows product activation has been discontinued and activation now requires using an online portal. The portal presents a CAPTCHA, then requires signing in with a Microsoft account or a school or business account to access activation options for Windows, Windows Server, or Microsoft Office. Users must provide an installation ID to attempt activation through the portal. The removal of phone activation eliminates an offline path that previously allowed representatives to process activations, creating difficulties for systems without internet access and for users who lack or cannot use an appropriate online account.
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