Microsoft Quietly Ends Offline Activation for Windows 11/10

Microsoft has reportedly removed the ability to activate Windows 11 and Windows 10 without an internet connection.
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Windows Product Activation: an early look

Windows Product Activation, aka. WPA, will be integrated into all versions of Windows XP (the next version of Windows 2000), save DataCenter and volume-based licensed materials (e.g., for licensing ...