Jan 10, 2026 · The company says the process has changed, and phone call-based activation is no longer supported, but that does not mean you cannot activate Windows offline.

5 days ago · Microsoft has officially retired the traditional phone-based activation system for Windows (and MS Office) that served as a reliable fallback for users for over two decades.

Jan 5, 2026 · In summary: PCWorld reports that Microsoft has quietly discontinued telephone activation for Windows 10 and 11, eliminating the last method to activate Windows without an internet...

A recorded voice on Microsoft's activation hotline delivers a stark message: "Support for product activation has moved online. For the fastest and most convenient way to activate your product ...

Jan 9, 2026 · Microsoft retires offline phone activation for Windows; all licenses now activate via Microsoft's dedicated internet portal.

Jan 8, 2026 · Microsoft has officially confirmed that an old Windows activation method is now gone. Back in the day, it was possible to activate a Windows copy via phone, all without having an active...

Jan 3, 2026 · Microsoft has quietly removed the official method that lets users activate Windows 11 and Windows 10 without an internet connection, fundamentally changing how activation works for millions …