BilliamOct 6, 2023

Windows 12 May Require a Subscription

https://lemmy.world/post/6392283

Windows 12 May Require a Subscription - Lemmy.world

[A]n INI configuration file in the Windows Canary channel, discovered by German website Deskmodder, includes references to a “Subscription Edition,” “Subscription Type,” and a “subscription status.”

Show threadkadu
Would fit in with the fact that Microsoft has just patched the remote activation exploit that was used for years.
Oct 6, 2023 at 1:30pmWeb
Show threadAatubeOct 6, 2023
They patched KMS‽
Show threadTheNeoStormZOct 6, 2023
They patched HWID, but looks like a new version dropped shortly afterwards
Show threadFlakyOct 6, 2023
I think they’re referring to the use of a Windows 7 key to get a Windows 10/11 upgrade?