# Credits

The MAS project wouldn't be possible without the kind help and use of other honorable developers' tools and scripts. I would like to say thanks to all those wonderful people and projects.

### Activation Methods Contributions

| Activation Methods | Contributors                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|--------------------| |
| HWID               | [**asdcorp**](https://github.com/asdcorp) - [Original HWID method](https://nsaneforums.com/topic/316668-microsoft-activation-scripts/page/29/#comment-1497887), Reinvented HWID after [free upgrade block](https://devicepartner.microsoft.com/en-us/communications/comm-windows-ends-installation-path-for-free-windows-7-8-upgrade), [Integrated_Patcher](https://github.com/asdcorp/Integrated_Patcher_3), [GamersOsState](https://github.com/asdcorp/GamersOsState) (Not in use anymore) <br /> [**May**](https://github.com/ave9858) - Universal Ticket for HWID <br /> [**WitherOrNot**](https://github.com/WitherOrNot) - SPP Client Lockbox signing key (Currently in use) <br /> [**vyvojar**](https://github.com/vyvojar) - [slshim](https://app.box.com/s/y71tpcamofcg6zv6k7by6gaex6om3q4d) (Not in use anymore) <br /> [**sponpa, leitek8**](https://nsaneforums.com/topic/316668-microsoft-activation-scripts/page/21/?tab=comments#comment-1431257) - slc.dll Improvements (Not in use anymore)                                                                                                                                   |
| Ohook              | [**asdcorp**](https://github.com/asdcorp/ohook)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| TSforge            | **Core Research and Development** <br /> [**WitherOrNot**](https://github.com/WitherOrNot) - Lead tool development, reverse engineering, testing <br /> [**asdcorp**](https://github.com/asdcorp) - Initial demonstrations, reverse engineering, tool development, testing <br /> [**abbodi1406**](https://github.com/abbodi1406) - Reverse engineering, development, testing <br /> [**Lyssa**](https://github.com/thecatontheceiling) - Reverse engineering, tool development, testing <br /> <br /> **Other Contributions** <br /> [**Emma (IPG)**](https://github.com/InvoxiPlayGames) - Vista [SPSys IOCTLs](https://github.com/InvoxiPlayGames/vistaspctl) and physical store format <br /> [**May**](https://github.com/ave9858) - Code formatting, build setup <br /><br /> **Special Thanks** <br /> [**BetaWiki**](https://betawiki.net/) - Documenting beta builds used for reverse engineering <br /> [**Rairii**](https://github.com/Wack0) - Assistance with initial reverse engineering efforts |
| KMS38              | [**asdcorp**](https://github.com/asdcorp) - Original KMS38 method <br />  [**May**](https://github.com/ave9858) - Universal Ticket for KMS38 <br /> [**WitherOrNot**](https://github.com/WitherOrNot) - SPP Client Lockbox signing key                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Online KMS         | [**WindowsAddict**](https://github.com/WindowsAddict) - Forked [abbodi1406's](https://github.com/abbodi1406) [KMS_VL_ALL](https://github.com/abbodi1406/KMS_VL_ALL_AIO) <br /><br /> **Acknowledgements** <br /> [**MDL Forums**](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/forums/51/) - The home of KMS emulators <br /> [**Hotbird64**](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/50234/) - The resourceful vlmcsd tool, and KMSEmulator source development                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |

### MASSGRAVE R&D

| Entity                                         | Contribution                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
|------------------------------------------------| |
| [asdcorp](https://github.com/asdcorp)          | [[HWID/KMS38](https://nsaneforums.com/topic/316668-microsoft-activation-scripts/page/29/#comment-1497887)] [Reinvented HWID after [free upgrade block](https://devicepartner.microsoft.com/en-us/communications/comm-windows-ends-installation-path-for-free-windows-7-8-upgrade)] [[TSforge](https://github.com/massgravel/TSforge)] [[GamersOsState](https://github.com/asdcorp/GamersOsState)] [[Integrated_Patcher](https://github.com/asdcorp/Integrated_Patcher_3)] [[Rearm](https://github.com/asdcorp/rearm)] [[Set-WindowsCbsEdition](https://github.com/asdcorp/Set-WindowsCbsEdition)] [[clic](https://github.com/asdcorp/clic)] [RE and tool development] [Branding materials] [Great help] |
| [WitherOrNot](https://github.com/WitherOrNot)  | [[TSforge](https://github.com/massgravel/TSforge)] [SPP Client Lockbox signing key for HWID/KMS38] [[winkeycheck](https://github.com/WitherOrNot/winkeycheck)] [[Keyhole](https://massgrave.dev/blog/keyhole)] [[warbird-docs](https://github.com/WitherOrNot/warbird-docs)] [[TSPKgen](https://gist.github.com/WitherOrNot/c34c4c7b893e89ab849ce04e007d89a9)] [RE and tool development]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| [abbodi1406](https://github.com/abbodi1406)    | [[TSforge](https://github.com/massgravel/TSforge)] [[CAS](https://gravesoft.dev/cas)] [[KMS_VL_ALL](https://github.com/abbodi1406/KMS_VL_ALL_AIO) (Online KMS is a fork of it)] [RE and tool development] [Enormous help and problem solving]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [awuctl](https://github.com/awuctl)            | [[hwid-stuff](https://github.com/massgravel/hwid-stuff)] [[licensing-stuff](https://github.com/awuctl/licensing-stuff)] [[info](https://github.com/massgravel/activation)] [[MVS Dump](https://github.com/awuctl/mvs)] [RE and tool development] (Currently retired)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [Lyssa](https://github.com/thecatontheceiling) | [Official mascot] [[TSforge](https://github.com/massgravel/TSforge)] [[LyssaRDSGen](https://github.com/thecatontheceiling/LyssaRDSGen)] [RE and tool development]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| [May](https://github.com/ave9858)              | [Universal Ticket for HWID/KMS38] [DISM Api method to change Windows edition] [[CleanOffice.ps1](https://gist.github.com/ave9858/9fff6af726ba3ddc646285d1bbf37e71)] [[Keyhole](https://massgrave.dev/blog/keyhole)] [RE and tool development] [Great help]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| [WindowsAddict](https://github.com/WindowsAddict)                           | MAS Author  

### Other Contributions

| Entity                                                                      | Contribution                                         |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| [Enthousiast](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/members/enthousiast.104688/) | ISO uploads                                          |
| [BetaWiki](https://betawiki.net/)                                           | Documenting beta builds used for reverse engineering |
| [MDL Forums](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/forums/51/)                   | Helpful resources                                    |

And thanks to the MAS users for their interest, feedback, and assistance. ❤️
