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В кластер входят документы, касающиеся технических и юридических аспектов активации и лицензионного статуса операционной системы Windows 10.
Общие признаки: активация Windows 10, продуктовые ключи, лицензионное соглашение Microsoft, статус активации
Группа выше: Windows 10 и 11: выпуск, продвижение и настройка
Смысл: The main idea is to prove that the fundamental activation mechanism of Windows 10 has not changed significantly from previous versions; product keys are still required for activation, and Microsoft accounts are optional.
The author uses a virtual machine test to debunk myths about Windows 10 activation, proving that product keys are still essential and Microsoft accounts are not mandatory.
Смысл: The text reports a significant technical glitch in Microsoft's activation servers in November 2018 that caused Windows 10 users worldwide to lose their activation status, specifically impacting those with legacy keys.
Microsoft acknowledged a global server-side error in 2018 that caused Windows 10 to lose activation, particularly for users with Windows 7/8.1 upgrade keys.
Смысл: The main idea is to debunk the misconception that the Microsoft Services Agreement allows Windows 10 to disable all pirated software, clarifying that such terms apply only to specific Microsoft services (like Xbox) and not the operating system itself.
The rumor that Windows 10 can disable pirated software is a misinterpretation of the Microsoft Services Agreement, which applies to gaming services like Xbox, not the Windows 10 OS.