How To - Keep Windows Device Licensed

Summary

How to keep Windows devices licensed

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Overview

Devices that are rarely turned on or are at an off-campus location may receive a Windows licensing error.

Prerequisites

Ferris-owned Windows devices or Mac devices with a Windows OS on Bootcamp or Parallels.

Resolution

1.  See the related articles regarding installing, configuring and connecting to VPN if needed. 

2. On the Ferris-owned computer, connect to VPN.

3. Stay connected for at least a work day (8 hours).
 
Note: Please connect to VPN at least once a month to avoid these kinds of issues. 
 

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Article ID: 1000
Created
Thu 10/12/23 12:33 PM
Modified
Thu 10/23/25 10:33 AM