Windows 8 Microsoft Phone activation being Robo Called?

[Saltgrass]

I just got an M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD. It is really fast, but I applied my 8.1 image to the drive and it came out not activated. Not sure why, but I had to call the Activation site.

I was greeted by instructions to enter some numbers I was given just to get to the actual activation. Basically, two sets of numbers of 2 or 3 digits, something like the letters you may be required to enter when registering on a forum.

My thinking is Microsoft may be having a situation with Robo Activations... I wonder if it is related to Windows 10 or just another tactic used by pirates...

Thanks.

 

[ussnorway]

Not sure why,

Because the hardware has changed major from what was there before

I was greeted by instructions to enter some numbers I was given just to get to the actual activation.

Phone activate worked?

I wonder if it is related to Windows 10 or just another tactic used by pirates...

imo its just so they don't have to pay for staff... if a computer can answer the phone then I don't need people right? Now when if can take the garbage out or give blowjobs we are all in trouble!