From 9e8aa61c730b90d22f85f9a3a0c4a97cbf985603 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: WindowsAddict
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:32:03 +0530
Subject: Simplify licensing server fix guide

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 _site/licensing-servers-issue.html | 77 ++++++++------------------------------
 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 61 deletions(-)

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diff --git a/_site/licensing-servers-issue.html b/_site/licensing-servers-issue.html
index 39536ce..8be2ff7 100644
--- a/_site/licensing-servers-issue.html
+++ b/_site/licensing-servers-issue.html
@@ -412,22 +412,8 @@ div.tocify {
 <li><p>In some cases, <strong>HWID activation</strong> may fail because
 the system couldn’t connect to HWID licensing servers.</p></li>
 <li><p>The activation script will inform you about this if that is the
-case. We suggest to following the below guide only when the script tells
-you to do so. If you are unsure, you can get help from <a
-href="troubleshoot.html">here</a>.</p></li>
-<li><p>This may happen mostly due to DNS issues, issues in MS licensing
-servers themselves or firewall rules in the system. Below you can find
-fixes for it.</p></li>
-<li><p><strong>Which method should you choose for the fix?<br />
-<br />
-</strong>If you are located in China, then choose the <strong>Modify
-Host File</strong> option.<br />
-If you are not in China, then first try the <strong>Network
-Reset</strong> option. If that doesn’t work, try the <strong>Fix
-DNS</strong> option. If that doesn’t work, then try the
-<strong>VPN</strong> method or try another internet connection.</p></li>
-<li><p>If you are still facing issues, check <a
-href="troubleshoot.html">here</a>.</p></li>
+case. We suggest following the below guide only when the script tells
+you to do so.</p></li>
 </ul>
 <hr />
 <div id="network-reset" class="section level2">
@@ -436,64 +422,33 @@ href="troubleshoot.html">here</a>.</p></li>
 <li><p>In Windows 10/11, go to settings and search for Network Reset,
 then apply this option.</p></li>
 <li><p>Restart your system and try HWID Activation.</p></li>
-<li><p>If it’s showing the same Internet error then apply the Fix DNS
+<li><p>If it’s showing the same Internet error then follow the below
 option.</p></li>
 </ul>
 <hr />
 </div>
-<div id="fix-dns" class="section level2">
-<h2>Fix DNS</h2>
-<ul>
-<li><p>Download the <code>Fix_DNS.zip</code> file from <a
-href="https://www.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&amp;shared_name=4c66hw8ezuijy5j0trwczy860sf825i7&amp;file_id=f_1146300205040">here</a>.</p></li>
-<li><p>Extract the zip file and right-click on <code>Fix_DNS.cmd</code>
-file and run it as administrator.</p></li>
-<li><p>Follow the on-screen instructions.</p></li>
-<li><p>Once done, try HWID Activation.</p></li>
-<li><p>If it shows the same internet error, try the VPN option.</p></li>
-</ul>
-<hr />
-</div>
 <div id="vpn" class="section level2">
 <h2>VPN</h2>
 <ul>
-<li><p>Install Freedome VPN<br />
+<li><p>Install Freedome VPN, connect to USA servers then try HWID
+activation.<br />
 <a
 href="https://download.sp.f-secure.com/freedome/installer/2/Freedome.exe"
 class="uri">https://download.sp.f-secure.com/freedome/installer/2/Freedome.exe</a></p></li>
-<li><p>Once done, connect to USA servers and then try HWID
-Activation.</p></li>
-<li><p>If it’s showing the same internet error, check <a
-href="troubleshoot.html">here</a>.</p></li>
+<li><p>If that VPN is not connecting in your country then try this
+Psiphon VPN.<br />
+<a
+href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/psiphon/web/svxu-p5vk-d403/psiphon3.exe"
+class="uri">https://s3.amazonaws.com/psiphon/web/svxu-p5vk-d403/psiphon3.exe</a></p></li>
+<li><p>If these VPNs are not connecting then try any other VPN which is
+working in your country.</p></li>
+<li><p>If HWID activation is still showing the same Internet error then
+check <a href="troubleshoot.html">here</a> for help.</p></li>
 </ul>
 <hr />
 </div>
-<div id="modify-host-file" class="section level2">
-<h2>Modify Host File</h2>
-<p>Around February 8, 2023, in China, MS licensing servers failed to
-properly connect, disrupting many Windows services, including
-activation. The solution to this issue is to simply hardcode another
-country’s MS licensing servers IP in hosts file, and Windows will use
-that for activation. This method can also be used if, for any reason,
-DNS is failing to resolve MS licensing servers.</p>
-<ul>
-<li><p>Open PowerShell or Terminal as admin (don’t open CMD).</p></li>
-<li><p>Copy and paste the lines below and press enter:</p></li>
-</ul>
-<!-- -->
-<pre><code>$filePath = &quot;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts&quot;
-
-Set-ItemProperty -Path $filePath -Name IsReadOnly -Value $false
-
-Add-Content -Path $filePath -Value &quot;124.108.22.138 licensing.mp.microsoft.com&quot;</code></pre>
-<ul>
-<li>Done. Now try HWID Activation.</li>
-</ul>
-<p>To restore it, run the commands below.</p>
-<pre><code>$filePath = &quot;C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts&quot;
-
-Set-Content -Path $filePath -Value (Get-Content $filePath | ForEach-Object { $_ -replace &quot;124.108.22.138 licensing.mp.microsoft.com&quot;, &quot;&quot; })</code></pre>
-<hr />
+<div id="section" class="section level2">
+<h2></h2>
 </div>
 </div>
 
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