Microsoft tweaks activation rules for Windows 10 Anniversary Update

With the Windows 10 Anniversary Update nearly ready, Microsoft this week announced a seemingly minor change to its activation process. Under the new rules, it should be easier to reactivate Windows on a PC after major hardware changes. But is there more to the story?

Microsoft tweaks activation rules for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update | ZDNet

In addition:Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change - Feedback Hub

I like the change. I already use a Microsoft ID so no big deal for me. This should quite (some of) those complaining about transferability. It sounds to me like they are actually listening to complaintscustomer feedback. Waits for the "being forced to use a Microsoft ID" comments.

I am signed is as admin and have no option to link license to my MS ID

I am signed is as admin and have no option to link license to my MS ID

Are you running the latest Insider preview?

Yes sir. Version 372

from the article "effective with the Anniversary Update coming this summer". It's not enabled yet.

from the article "effective with the Anniversary Update coming this summer". It's not enabled yet.

but ... but ... but
The announcement was buried in the release notes for build 14371 of Windows 10, released a few days ago.

In addition:Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change - Feedback Hub

Shawn, the link you posted doesn't work for me:

Code:

insiderhub://announcements/9b3b3a4d-4ec3-4d01-bade-372dbefe3183?Source=ShareLink

I get:

Code:

Unknown Protocol  One of the following (insiderhub) is not a registered protocol or is not allowed in this context.  The address specifies a protocol (e.g. "wxyz://") the browser does not recognize, so the browser cannot properly connect to the site.      Are you trying to access multimedia or other non-text services? Check the site for extra requirements.     Some protocols may require third-party software or plugins before the browser can recognize them.

Looks like it rerquires you to be logged in with a MS account, then I get a CHOOSE window but still end up with a blank page.

Ahha!, set it to TWINUI and it opens the Insider Hub, imagine that

Shawn, the link you posted doesn't work for me:

Code:

insiderhub://announcements/9b3b3a4d-4ec3-4d01-bade-372dbefe3183?Source=ShareLink

I get:

Code:

Unknown Protocol  One of the following (insiderhub) is not a registered protocol or is not allowed in this context.  The address specifies a protocol (e.g. "wxyz://") the browser does not recognize, so the browser cannot properly connect to the site.      Are you trying to access multimedia or other non-text services? Check the site for extra requirements.     Some protocols may require third-party software or plugins before the browser can recognize them.

Hey Rich,

When you click on the link (ex: in IE11), you should be prompted to "Allow" access to open the Feedback Hub app on your computer to the "Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change" announcement.