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Microsoft device ID and TPM activation rollout

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Latest: Microsoft introduces TPM‑based authentication for Windows KMS activation servers

Microsoft confirmed that Windows installations embed a permanent Global Device Identifier (GDID), a unique 64‑bit value stored in the registry and retained across updates. The agency estimates roughly 1.6 billion PCs car