Microsoft has updated its support article to reiterate that Publisher is going away next year and has provided alternatives for common Publisher tasks.
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A user on Twitter with the handle @TCNOco claims that Microsoft support activated their Windows 10 copy with an unofficial (pirated) script after a failed attempt to use a legitimate key.
Microsoft announced today that it will be closing its Surface Support Twitter account in six days. Going forward, users can go to the Microsoft Support account for help with their devices.