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Bug: Offline Activation Broken in Windows 11 Builds After 26100.4188 (CID Cache Validation Fails)
In Windows 11 build 27802 and all versions after 26100.4188 (including current retail releases), Confirmation ID (CID) cache validation fails, forcing systems to revalidate the CID online every time license status is checked. This breaks all offline activation scenarios, which are critical for air-gapped or isolated systems.
Tools that depend on this cache no longer work, and activation for secure or disconnected clients becomes impossible.
This is affecting deployment and service workflows in enterprise environments, especially where compliance or operational constraints prohibit network connectivity.
We need CID cache validation to be restored, or a documented alternative to ensure reliable offline activation.
If others are facing the same issue, please upvote or comment to help raise visibility.
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Could we get some clarity on the scenario?
What steps are you using and when does it fail.
Could we get the licensingdiag output?
Haven't seen this reported anywhere else, so looking for some more infomation.
Currently, no known official workaround exists; monitoring Microsoft’s updates is critical.
