From 85a27923c728db442c8b28200f591479c4b93875 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: WindowsAddict Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:35:28 +0530 Subject: Move to Docusaurus --- docs/oem-folder.md | 97 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 97 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/oem-folder.md (limited to 'docs/oem-folder.md') diff --git a/docs/oem-folder.md b/docs/oem-folder.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..92ae817 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/oem-folder.md @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ +# $OEM$ Folders + +(Windows Pre-Activation) + +- To create a pre-activated Windows installation .iso, do the following: +- Extract the `$OEM$` folder to the desktop using the MAS script. +- Copy the `$OEM$` folder to the `sources` folder in the Windows installation media (.iso or USB). +- The directory will appear like this: `\sources\$OEM$` in your altered .iso or on your bootable USB drive. +- Now use this .iso or bootable USB drive to install Windows, it will either already be activated (KMS38) as soon as it boots or will self-activate (HWID or Online KMS) at the first internet contact. +- You can check [here](intro.md) for activation method details and select the activation method as per your requirement. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## Edit ISO File + +- As stated above, you can copy the `$OEM$` folder to your bootable USB so you don't have to edit the ISO file. However, if you need to, then follow the steps below. +- Download [AnyBurn Free Portable](https://www.anyburn.com/anyburn.zip) and extract this zip file +- Run the file named `AnyBurn(64-bit)\AnyBurn.exe` +- Select the option named `Edit image file` +- Follow the on-screen instructions and add the `$OEM$` folder to the `sources` folder so that the directory will appear like this: `\sources\$OEM$` +- Save the ISO, that's it. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## Limitations + +- On Windows 8 and later, **running setupcomplete.cmd is disabled** if the default installed key for the edition is OEM Channel. + For example - Preactivation won't work for Windows 10 Iot Enterprise LTSC because installed key is of the OEM channel. +- The **solution** for this issue is to use (Non-Iot) Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC ISO, and the HWID method in preactivation will use Iot LTSC key to change the edition. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## KMS38 - Server Cor/Acor + +- Windows Server Cor/Acor (No GUI) editions don't have the `clipup.exe` file. +- To KMS38 activate it, you need to download the missing `ClipUp.exe` file from [this link](/files/ClipUp.zip). + `File: ClipUp.exe` + `SHA-256: 0d6e9f6bbd0321eda149658d96040cb4f79e0bd93ba60061f25b28fecbf4d4ef` + This file has digital signatures that can be verified. You can also get this file from the official [Windows Server 2016 x64 RTM ISO](https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/6/F/16FA20E6-4662-482A-920B-1A45CF5AAE3C/14393.0.160715-1616.RS1_RELEASE_SERVER_EVAL_X64FRE_EN-US.ISO). +- Put the `ClipUp.exe` beside the KMS38 Activation script. That would be either `MAS_AIO.cmd` or `KMS38_Activation.cmd` +- The activation script will check `ClipUp.exe` in the current folder (from where script is running) and will use it accordingly. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## HWID + +- When using HWID activation, no files are stored on the system, and Windows 10-11 will be activated when connected to the internet for the first time. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## Ohook + +- If Office is preinstalled then Ohook method will activate the Office immediately without Internet. This activation uses custom sppc.dll file for the activation. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## KMS38 + +- When using KMS38 activation, no files are stored on the system, and Windows 10-11-Server becomes activated immediately without Internet. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## Online KMS + +- When using Online KMS activation, Windows-Server and Office (Preinstalled) both will be activated when connected to the internet for the first time. This option uses a renewal task for lifetime activation. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## HWID + Ohook + +- In this method, Windows 10-11 will be activated with HWID, and **Office** (Preinstalled) will be activated using Ohook. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## HWID + Online KMS + +- In this method, Windows 10-11 will be activated with HWID, and **Office** (Preinstalled) will be activated using Online KMS. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## KMS38 + Ohook + +- In this method, Windows 10-11-Server will be activated with KMS38, and **Office** (Preinstalled) will be activated using Ohook. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## KMS38 + Online KMS + +- In this method, Windows 10-11-Server will be activated with KMS38, and **Office** (Preinstalled) will be activated using Online KMS. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +## Online KMS + Ohook + +- In this method, Windows-Server will be activated with Online KMS, and **Office** (Preinstalled) will be activated using Ohook. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- cgit v1.2.3