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[MSDL](/msdl/)
It uses shared sessions/proxy to generate official download links in Russia and in all other blocked places.
It uses shared sessions/proxy to generate official download links in Russia and all other blocked places.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
## Office Download
Russian users face an error when they try to [download](genuine-installation-media.html) Office C2R with online installer or ODT.
Russian users face an error when they try to [download](genuine-installation-media.html) Office C2R with the online installer or ODT.
### Error
@ -41,9 +41,9 @@ We're sorry, we can't continue because we weren't able to download a required fi
![](https://lookimg.com/images/2023/03/24/QTAO3s.png)
#### How Microsoft is blocking it?
#### How is Microsoft blocking it?
It's primarily checking Russian IP address and basis on that above error is shown to users. However that's not the end of it. Once it find out that Russian IP is used then installer creates a below registry key to remember it. After that if you even use a VPN then installer will still keep showing the error.
Primarily, it checks for Russian IP addresses, and based on that, the above error is shown to users. However that's not the end of it. Once it find out that Russian IP is used, the installer creates the registry key below to remember it. After that, even if you use a VPN, the installer will still keep showing the error.
```
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\ExperimentConfigs\Ecs]
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reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\ExperimentConfigs\Ecs" /v "CountryCode" /t REG_SZ /d "std::wstring|US" /f
```
After that office installer won't show any such errors. You can apply this before or after running the Office installer and you can download Office without any VPN and with your Russian IP address.
After that, the office installer won't show any related errors. You can apply this before or after running the Office installer and you can download Office without any VPN with your Russian IP address.
**2-** Use [Offline installer file](office_c2r_links.html) to install Office.
**2-** Use the [Offline installer file](office_c2r_links.html) to install Office.
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- You can find this option in the MAS extras section.
- It can change the Windows 7-8-8.1-10-11 and equivalent Server Editions.
- It can change the Windows 7-8-8.1-10-11 and their Server equivalent editions.
- Script incorporates 4 methods for edition change:
- The script incorporates 4 methods for edition changing:
- Alex (aka may, ave9858) DISM Api Method (Based on changepk.exe method but better)\
- slmgr /ipk Method\
- DISM Method\
- [CBS Upgrade method](https://github.com/asdcorp/Set-WindowsCbsEdition)
- Available editions for change are shown in the script basis on all these 4 options.
- Available editions that can be changed to are shown in the script based on all these 4 options.
- The script is future proof, which means on the release of new Windows / Server editions, the script doesn't need an update and can get the required key from the system itself.
- The script is future-proof, which means that upon the release of new Windows / Server editions, the script won't need an update and can get the required product key from the system itself.
- Script blocks the change to CountrySpecific, ServerRdsh and to/from CloudEdition editions since it's officially not supported and the user may face issues.
- The script blocks changing to CountrySpecific, ServerRdsh and to/from CloudEdition editions since it's officially not supported and the user may face issues.
- The script can not change the Non-Core (Pro, Enterprise, etc) to Core (Home) edition.
- The script cannot change Non-Core editions to Core editions. (For example, Pro --> Home isn't available)
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MAS includes checking activation options (WMI/VBS) which are taken from abbodi1406's [KMS_VL_ALL](https://github.com/abbodi1406/KMS_VL_ALL_AIO/).\
It checks the status of Windows and Office products.
MAS includes 2 scripts for checking activation status in Windows and Office (WMI, VBS) which are taken from abbodi1406's [KMS_VL_ALL](https://github.com/abbodi1406/KMS_VL_ALL_AIO/).\
Please find below the difference between vbs and wmi options.
Read below to see the differences between the 2 scripts.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
## Check Activation Status [vbs]
## Check Activation Status [VBS]
- Query and execute official licensing VBScripts: slmgr.vbs for Windows, ospp.vbs for Office
- Queries and executes official licensing VBScripts: slmgr.vbs for Windows, ospp.vbs for Office.
- Shows the activation expiration date for Windows
- Shows the activation expiration date for Windows.
- Office 2010 ospp.vbs shows a very little info
- Office 2010 ospp.vbs shows very little information.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
## Check Activation Status [wmi]
## Check Activation Status [WMI]
- Query and execute WMI functions using wmic.exe or VBScripts
- Queries and executes WMI functions using wmic.exe or VBScripts.
- Shows extra info (SKU ID, key channel)
- Shows extra information (SKU ID, key channel).
- Shows the activation expiration date for all products
- Shows the activation expiration date for all products.
- Shows more detailed info for Office 2010
- Shows more detailed information for Office 2010.
- Can show the status of Office UWP apps
- Can show the status of Office UWP apps.
- Implement vNextDiag.ps1 functions to **detect new Office 365 vNext licenses and subscriptions**
- Implement vNextDiag.ps1 functions to **detect new Office 365 vNext licenses and subscriptions**.
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`& ([ScriptBlock]::Create((irm https://mass grave.dev/get))) /para`
Note - Remove space between `mass grave`
Note - Remove the space between `mass grave`
- Replace `/para` in this command with the switches from the above table. You can also use multiple switches. For example, `/HWID /KMS-Office /KMS-ActAndRenewalTask`
@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Note - Remove space between `mass grave`
- KMS Uninstall switch will take precedence over other KMS switches.
- KMS38 remove protection switch will task precedence over KMS38 activation.
- KMS38 remove protection switch will take precedence over KMS38 activation.
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Please feel free to share feedback regarding bug reports, documentation errors, troubleshooting, etc.
Please feel free to share feedback regarding bug reports, documentation errors, troubleshooting, etc. using the links below.
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/gjJEfq7ux8) ❤️ (signup not required) - Discussion

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# Credits
MAS project wouldn't be possible without kind help and uses of other honorable developer's tools and scripts. I would like to say thanks to all those wonderful people and projects.
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.
| | |
|----------------------|:-------------------------------------------------|

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**Check the info [here](index.html#Download__How_to_use_it).
- **How to activate Windows permanently?**\
Use HWID option in MAS.
Use the HWID option in MAS.
- **How to download and install Office?**\
Check the info [here](genuine-installation-media.html).
- **How to activate Office permanently?**\
Use Ohook option in MAS.
Use the Ohook option in MAS.
- **It says activation failed, what to do now?**\
Check [here](troubleshoot.html).
@ -32,13 +32,13 @@ pagetitle: FAQ
Run HWID activation to activate Pro. Each edition requires separate activation.
- **How to remove HWID activation?**\
You can not remove it, same as you can not remove official Windows digital (HWID) license. Once a system is activated, this activation cannot be removed because the license is stored in the Microsoft servers and not in the user's system. MS checks the hardware ID (HWID) and if a license is found in their database, the system will automatically activate.
You cannot remove it, just like you cannot remove an official Windows digital license. Once a system is activated, this activation cannot be removed because the license is stored in the Microsoft servers and not in the user's system. MS checks the hardware ID (HWID) and if a license is found in their database, the system will automatically activate.
- **How to remove Ohook, KMS38, Online KMS activation?**\
[Ohook](ohook.html#How_to_remove_Ohook), [KMS38](kms38.html#How_to_remove_KMS38), [Online KMS](online_kms.html#How_to_remove_Online_KMS).
- **Is MAS safe? How to know if there is any malware?**\
MAS is fully [open source](index.html#MAS_Latest_Release). You can open the batch files with notepad and verify it. It has many users/stars on Github. You can even perform the activation manually, check Doc section for instructions.
- **Is MAS safe? How can I know if there is any malware?**\
MAS is fully [open source](index.html#MAS_Latest_Release). You can open the batch files with notepad and verify it. It has many users/stars on Github. You can even perform the activation manually, check the Docs section for instructions.
- **Can I link my Microsoft account safely with MAS activation methods?**\
Yes.
@ -53,15 +53,15 @@ pagetitle: FAQ
Use the change edition option in the Extras section in MAS.
- **Can I activate Office 365?**\
Yes, use Ohook activation option. However, you can't get server-side O365 specific features such as 1TB storage in Onedrive, though almost all other features and 5GB storage in free onedrive account would work fine.
Yes, use the Ohook activation option. However, you can't get server-side O365 specific features such as 1TB storage in OneDrive, though almost all other features and 5GB storage in free OneDrive account would work fine.
- **I'm getting 'Office is not genuine banner'.**\
- **I'm getting an 'Office is not genuine' banner.**\
Run Ohook activation from the latest MAS version.
- **Can I delete the MAS folder after activation?**\
Yes.
- **How MAS is able to activate?**\
- **How is MAS able to activate?**\
Read activation details in the Docs section.
- **Does MAS work for Windows 7/8.1?**\

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- In some cases, system may have corrupt WPA registry keys `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA` which can cause `sppsvc` to not work and activation will fail.
- In some cases, the system may have corrupt WPA registry keys at `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA` which can cause `sppsvc` to not work and activation to fail.
- The activation scripts in MAS can detect this issue and will inform you accordingly when to run this option. We suggest to run this only when script asks you to do it. If you are not sure if you need to do it, you can take the help from [here](troubleshoot.html).
- The activation scripts in MAS can detect this issue and will inform you accordingly when it is necesarry to run this option. We suggest running this only when the script asks you to do so. If you are not sure whether you need to do it or not, you can get help from [here](troubleshoot.html).
- This registry key is protected by the Kernal and can not be deleted normally. That is why we need to follow some more below steps to clear it.
- This registry key is protected by the Kernel and cannot be deleted normally. That is why we need to follow some more steps below to clear it.
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@ -18,27 +18,27 @@ pagetitle: Fix WPA Registry
- Download <https://github.com/asdcorp/rearm/archive/refs/heads/principalis.zip>
- Extract this zip file
- Extract this zip file.
- Copy `rearm.cmd` file to the root of the C drive like `C:\rearm.cmd`
- Copy `rearm.cmd` file to the root of the C drive, like `C:\rearm.cmd`.
- Open command prompt as admin and enter the below command\
- Open the command prompt as administrator and enter the below command\
`Shutdown /f /r /o /t 0`
- After system restart, you will find Troubleshoot \> Advanced Option, select Command Prompt option
- After the system restarts, select Troubleshoot \> Advanced Options \> Command Prompt.
- Now enter the below command\
- Enter the following command\
`C:\rearm.cmd`
- If it says the command is not recognized then enter\
- If it says the command is not recognized, enter\
`bcdedit | find "osdevice"`
- It will show you the OS drive letter, use that drive letter in the command, for example -\
- It will show you the OS drive letter. Use that drive letter in the command, for example -\
`E:\rearm.cmd`
- Wait for it to finish. When it's finished, you will be able to type in the command prompt, if not then wait.
- Wait for it to finish. When it's finished, you will be able to type in the command prompt, If not then wait.
- Once done, exit and then normally boot into windows.
- Once done, exit and then normally boot into Windows.
- Let [us know](contactus.html) if it doesn't help.

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## Genuine Installation Media
All download links leads to genuine files only.
All download links lead to genuine files only.
| **Windows** | |
|:-----------------------------|:---------------------------------|
@ -24,17 +24,17 @@ All download links leads to genuine files only.
| Office C2R Custom Install (Retail / VL) | [Link](office_c2r_custom.html) (More steps, allows customization) |
| Office MSI VL (Old versions) | [Link](office_msi_links.html) |
You can contact [here](https://discord.gg/gjJEfq7ux8) if you need any other Windows / Office files.
You can contact us [here](https://discord.gg/gjJEfq7ux8) if you need any other Windows / Office files.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
## Verify Authenticity Of Files
- We can use [file hashing method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_verification) to verify if a file is genuine or not but we must first know the actual checksum of the file.
- We can use the [file hashing method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_verification) to verify if a file is genuine or not, but we must first know the actual checksum of the file.
- Microsoft publish a checksum list for [Windows 11](https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11) consumer edition. Checksum list for other products is not public and it's available to paid subscribers of [MVS](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/).
- Microsoft publishes a checksum list for [Windows 11](https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11) consumer edition. The checksum list for other products is not public and is available to paid subscribers of [MVS](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/subscriptions/).
- There are many places where we can find the checksums for Microsoft files and compare them with our files with tools like [7-Zip](https://7-zip.org/) (After installing 7-Zip, right click on ISO file and goto 7-Zip \> CRC SHA). Below is a list of sites containing checksums.
- There are many places where we can find the checksums for Microsoft files and compare them with our files using tools like [7-Zip](https://7-zip.org/) (After installing 7-Zip, right click on the ISO file and go to 7-Zip \> CRC SHA). Below is a list of sites containing checksums.
1. [files.rg-adguard](https://files.rg-adguard.net/) (most complete collection)
2. [MVS dump](https://awuctl.github.io/mvs/)

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## Overview
**Note: HWID Activation is working again with a new method.**
**Note: HWID Activation is now working again with a new method.**
------------------------------------------------------------------------
- How to use it? Please find the instructions [here](index.html#Download__How_to_use_it).
- This activation is supported for Windows 10/11 only.
- This activation method supports Windows 10/11 only.
- This activation does not store or modify/patch any files in your system.
- This activation method does not store or modify any files in your system.
- This activation is a permanent activation for your system Hardware.
- This activation method gives you permanent Windows activation for your system hardware.
- On a system, this activation can be created for all the supported editions, and all can be linked to Microsoft account without any issues.
- All activations can be linked to a Microsoft account without any issues.
- Once a system is activated, this activation cannot be removed because the license is stored in the Microsoft servers and not in the user's system. MS checks the hardware ID (HWID) and if a license is found in their database, the system will automatically activate. This is how official digital license works.
- Once the system is activated, this activation cannot be removed because the license is stored in the Microsoft servers and not in the user's system. MS checks the hardware ID (HWID) and if a license is found in their database, the system will automatically activate. This is how official digital license works.
- Any significant changes in the Hardware (such as a motherboard) may deactivate the system. It is possible to reactivate a system that was deactivated because of significant hardware changes, IF your activation, was linked to an online Microsoft account.
- Any significant changes to the hardware (such as a motherboard) may deactivate the system. It is possible to reactivate a system that was deactivated because of significant hardware changes, IF your activation, was linked to an online Microsoft account.
- For activation to succeed, internet connectivity must be enabled. If you are trying to activate without these conditions being met, then the system will auto-activate later when the conditions are met.
- Auto activation scenario after the Windows re-install:
- The following is required for Windows to reactivate itself after Windows reinstall:
- The Internet is required. (Only at the time of activation)
- The internet is required. (Only at the time of activation)
- The system will auto-activate if Retail (Consumer) media was used for the installation.
- The system will auto-activate only if Retail (Consumer) media was used for installing Windows.
- The system will NOT auto-activate if VL (Business) media was used for the installation. In this case, the user will have to insert that windows edition Retail/OEM key (find keys below on this page) to activate, if the user doesn't wish to activate again using this script.
- The system will NOT auto-activate if VL (Business) media was used for the installation. In this case, the user will have to insert the generic Retail/OEM key corresponding to the Windows edition currently running to activate if the user doesn't want to use the script again. (Those keys can be found below on this page)
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#### HWID 1 (Now defunct) (Summer of 2018 - Sep 26 2023)
- In the official upgrade process from Windows 7 to Windows 10, Microsoft provided an HWID (digital license) activation for Windows 10 without any cost.
- In the official upgrade process from Windows 7 to Windows 10, if your copy of Windows 7 was activated, Microsoft provided a digital license for Windows 10 without any cost.
- In the background, the upgrade process runs a file named gatherosstate.exe (available in Windows 10/11 ISO) and it checks the license of current Windows if found activated, it generates a valid GenuineTicket.xml **ticket** which is sent to Microsoft and in return, MS authorizes a license.
- In the background, the upgrade process runs a file named gatherosstate.exe (available in Windows 10/11 ISO) and it checks the license of the current Windows installation. If it detected that it is activated, it generates a valid GenuineTicket.xml **ticket** which is sent to Microsoft and in return, MS authorizes a license.
- So if we just convince the gatherosstate.exe file that the conditions are met for ticket generation by fooling it, it will generate a valid ticket, which can be used to get the valid HWID (Digital license).
- So, if we can convince the gatherosstate.exe file that the conditions are met for ticket generation by fooling it, it will generate a valid ticket, which can be used to get the valid digital license.
- How to convince the gatherosstate.exe?\
- How to convince gatherosstate.exe that Windows is activated?\
There are two methods for it.\
\
**1-** Place a [custom slc.dll](https://github.com/asdcorp/Integrated_Patcher_3) file beside gatherosstate.exe:\
gatherosstate.exe uses the system\'s `C:\Windows\System32\slc.dll` file to gather the system\'s info. If we place a custom slc.dll file beside gatherosstate.exe which can send the rubbish data to it, then it will simply accept it and generate a valid ticket.\
gatherosstate.exe uses the system\'s `C:\Windows\System32\slc.dll` file to gather the system\'s info. If we place a custom slc.dll file beside gatherosstate.exe, it can send rubbish data to it, then it will simply accept it and generate a valid ticket.\
\
**2-** [Modify](https://github.com/asdcorp/GamersOsState) the gatherosstate.exe file itself so that it doesn\'t check the system\'s activation status and can directly create a valid ticket.
**2-** [Modify](https://github.com/asdcorp/GamersOsState) the gatherosstate.exe file directly so that it doesn\'t check the system\'s activation status at all and create a valid ticket.
- You can find working of this old method here [MAS-Legacy-Methods](https://github.com/massgravel/MAS-Legacy-Methods).
- You can find the workings of this old method here: [MAS-Legacy-Methods](https://github.com/massgravel/MAS-Legacy-Methods).
- Microsoft [made](https://devicepartner.microsoft.com/en-us/communications/comm-windows-ends-installation-path-for-free-windows-7-8-upgrade) server side changes to to block the free upgrade and with that server side change, this method stopped working. To be clear, only new activation requests coming from new hardware was blocked, already established HWID are fine.
- Microsoft [made](https://devicepartner.microsoft.com/en-us/communications/comm-windows-ends-installation-path-for-free-windows-7-8-upgrade) server-side changes to their licensing servers to block the free upgrade, and with that server-side change, this method stopped working. To be clear, only new activation requests coming from new hardware were blocked, already established digital licenses with this method are fine.
#### HWID 2 (Currently working) (03 Oct 2023 - Current)
- When Microsoft stopped the free upgrade, it started requiring Genuine valid key in ticket to authorize a digital license. In the new method we used only the Installation ID of a genuine, valid key. This gets accepted by the server and allows us to get a digital license for free. Check manual activation process in below section to know how to make working universal tickets.
- When Microsoft stopped the free upgrade, it started requiring a genuine valid key in the ticket to authorize a digital license. In the new method, we use only the Installation ID of a genuine, valid key. This gets accepted by the server and allows us to get a digital license for free. Check the manual activation process in below section to know how to make working universal tickets.
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Now a question, can Microsoft block the new requests or revoke already established HWID license?
Now a question, can Microsoft block the new requests or revoke already established digital licenses?
- Revoking the license would be too extreme and will face many complications and risk of voiding valid licenses. However they can block the new activation requests for new hardware coming from the methods mentioned here.
- Revoking the licenses would be too extreme and will face many complications and create a risk of voiding valid licenses. However, they can very easily block the new activation requests for new hardware coming from the methods mentioned here.
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## How to remove HWID?
- You can not remove it, same as you can not remove official Windows digital (HWID) license. Once a system is activated, this activation cannot be removed because the license is stored in the Microsoft servers and not in the user's system. MS checks the hardware ID (HWID) and if a license is found in their database, the system will automatically activate.
- You cannot remove it, just like you cannot remove an official Windows digital license. Once a system is activated, this activation cannot be removed because the license is stored in the Microsoft servers and not in the user's system. MS checks the hardware ID (HWID) and if a license is found in their database, the system will automatically activate.
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## Manual Activation
This is for those who wants to perform manual activation. If you want a tool to do this for you then check [here](index.html).
This is for those who wants to perform manual activation. If you want a tool to do this for you, then check [here](index.html).
We can divide the manual activation process into two parts.
We can perform the manual activation process in 2 ways.
### 1- From Ready-Made Ticket
- Make sure the Internet is enabled.
- Make sure the internet is enabled.
- Open Windows Powershell as administrator, and enter the following listed commands in the sequence in which they are given.
- Open Windows PowerShell as administrator, and enter the following commands in the sequence in which they are given.
- Enter the Key, (Replace `<key>` with the key from the above list) with the following command
- Enter the Key (Replace `<key>` with the key from the above list) with the following command:
`slmgr /ipk <key>`
- Download Universal tickets from [here](https://pixeldrain.com/u/GbVLtMn6) and extract the downloaded file.
- Now enter below code in Powershell
- Now enter below code in PowerShell:
`(Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions).OSProductPfn`
@ -159,19 +159,19 @@ We can divide the manual activation process into two parts.
- You need to find the exact same name ticket file in the folder which you have extracted earlier.
- Copy that ticket file and paste it in the below folder
- Copy that ticket file and paste it in the following folder:
`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\ClipSVC\GenuineTicket`
- Now run below command in Powershell to apply the ticket
- Now run below command in PowerShell to apply the ticket:
`clipup -v -o`
- Activate Windows with the following command
- Activate Windows with the following command:
`slmgr /ato`
- Check Activation Status with the following command
- Check Activation Status with the following command:
`slmgr /xpr`
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### 2- From Scratch
In this process we will perform activation from scratch. This is based on Universal ticket method. Here we will create identical tickets which are used in MAS HWID script and activate the system with it.
In this process, we will perform activation from scratch. This is based on the Universal ticket method. Here, we will create identical tickets that are used in the MAS HWID script and activate the system with them.
- Download file from the below official MS link and extract this .cab file.\
- Download the file from the official MS link and extract the .cab file.\
<https://download.microsoft.com/download/9/A/E/9AE69DD5-BA93-44E0-864E-180F5E700AB4/adk/Installers/14f4df8a2a7fc82a4f415cf6a341415d.cab>
- Find the file named `filf8377e82b29deadca67bc4858ed3fba9` and rename it as `gatherosstate.exe`
- Find the file named `filf8377e82b29deadca67bc4858ed3fba9` and rename it to `gatherosstate.exe`
- Make a folder named `Files` in C drive, `C:\Files` and copy the `gatherosstate.exe` file in that folder.
- Make a folder named `Files` in the C drive, `C:\Files` and copy the `gatherosstate.exe` file into that folder.
- Make sure the Internet is enabled.
- Make sure that the internet is enabled.
- Open Windows Powershell as administrator, and enter the following listed commands in the sequence in which they are given.
- Open Windows PowerShell as administrator and enter the following commands in the sequence in which they are given.
- Enter the Key, (Replace `<key>` with the key from the above list) with the following command
- Enter the key (Replace `<key>` with the key from the above list) with the following command:
`slmgr /ipk <key>`
@ -273,8 +273,8 @@ $bytes[34377] = 0x63
[System.IO.File]::WriteAllBytes("C:\Files\gatherosstatemodified.exe", $bytes)
```
- Now right click on the file `gatherosstatemodified.exe` and goto properties and set the compatibility to Windows XP SP3.\
- Now we need to generate the ticket, to do that, enter the below command.
- Now right click on the file `gatherosstatemodified.exe`, go to properties and set the compatibility mode to Windows XP SP3.\
- Now we need to generate the ticket, to do that, enter the below command:
<!-- -->
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C:\Files\gatherosstatemodified.exe /c Pfn=$value`;PKeyIID=465145217131314304264339481117862266242033457260311819664735280
```
- A GenuineTicket.xml file should be created in the folder `C:\Files\` now let's apply it.
- A GenuineTicket.xml file should be created in the folder `C:\Files\`. Now, let's apply it.
`clipup -v -o -altto C:\Files\`
- Activate Windows with the following command
- Activate Windows with the following command:
`slmgr /ato`
- Check Activation Status with the following command
- Check Activation Status with the following command:
`slmgr /xpr`
@ -300,9 +300,9 @@ C:\Files\gatherosstatemodified.exe /c Pfn=$value`;PKeyIID=4651452171313143042643
**Notes:**
- If the system is already activated then created ticket will be a Lockbox ticket and if not then it will be a Downlevel ticket.
- If the system is already activated then, then the created ticket will be a Lockbox ticket. If not, it will be a Downlevel ticket.
- To make the exact ticket used in MAS HWID script, make sure system is already activated and fix the time with below Powershell command and then initiate the ticket generation process as per above mentioned steps.\
- To make the exact ticket used in MAS HWID script, make sure system is already activated and fix the time with the below PowerShell command and then initiate the ticket generation process as per the steps mentioned above.\
`Set-TimeZone -Id "UTC"; $date=[datetime]"2022/10/11 12:00";while($true){set-date $date; start-sleep -milliseconds 10}`
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## IDM Activation Script
An open source tool to activate and reset trial of [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/)
An open source tool to activate or reset trial of [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/)
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@ -27,8 +27,8 @@ Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\
## Download / How to use it?
- First fresh install [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/). Make sure previous cracks/patches are removed/uninstalled if there are any.
- After that follow below steps to activate it.
- First, fresh install [Internet Download Manager](https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/). Make sure previous cracks/patches are removed/uninstalled if there are any.
- After that, follow below steps to activate it.
### Method 1 - PowerShell
@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\
- On Windows 8.1/10/11, right-click on the windows start menu and select PowerShell or Terminal (Not CMD).
- Copy-paste the below code and press enter\
`irm https://massgrave.dev/ias | iex`
- You will see the activation options, and follow onscreen instructions.
- You will see the activation options, follow the on-screen instructions.
- That's all.
### Method 2 - Traditional
@ -57,21 +57,21 @@ Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\
- This script applies registry lock method to activate Internet download manager (IDM).
- This method requires Internet at the time of activation.
- IDM updates can be installed directly without having to activate again.
- After the activation, if in some case, the IDM starts to show activation nag screen, then just run the activation option again.
- After the activation, if in some case, IDM starts to show activation nag screen, then just run the activation option again.
#### Reset IDM Activation / Trial
- Internet download manager provides 30 days trial period, you can use this script to reset this Activation / Trial period whenever you want.
- This option also can be used to restore status if in case the IDM reports fake serial key and other similar errors.
- This option also can be used to restore status if in case IDM reports fake serial key and other similar errors.
#### OS requirement
- Project is supported for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 and their Server equivalent.
- Powershell method to run IAS is supported on Windows 8 and higher.
- PowerShell method to run IAS is supported on Windows 8 and higher.
#### Advanced Info
- To add a custom name in IDM license info, edit the line number 21 in the script file.
- To add a custom name in IDM license info, edit line number 21 in the script file.
- For activation in unattended mode, run the script with `/act` parameter.
- For reset in unattended mode, run the script with `/res` parameter.
- To enable silent mode with above two methods, run the script with `/s` parameter.
@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ Last Release - v0.8 (10-Aug-2023)\
## How does it work?
- IDM stores the data related to trial and activation in across various registry keys. Some of these keys are locked to protect them from tampering and data is stored in a pattern to track the fake serial issue and the remaining trial days. To activate it, script here simply generate those registry keys by triggering a few downloads in IDM and identifies those registry keys and locks them so IDM can't edit and view. That way IDM can not show the warning that it's activated with a fake serial key.
- IDM stores the data related to trial and activation in across various registry keys. Some of these keys are locked to protect them from tampering and data is stored in a pattern to track the fake serial issue and the remaining trial days. To activate it, script here simply generate those registry keys by triggering a few downloads in IDM and identifies those registry keys and locks them so IDM can't edit and view. That way IDM cannot show the warning that it's activated with a fake serial key.
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@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ A Windows and Office activator using HWID / Ohook / KMS38 / Online KMS activatio
- **HWID (Digital License)** Method to Permanently Activate Windows
- **Ohook** Method to Permanently Activate Office
- **KMS38** Method to Activate Windows/Server Till the Year 2038
- **Online KMS** Method to Activate Windows/Server/Office Till 180 Days (Lifetime With Renewal Task)
- Advanced Activation Troubleshoot
- **Online KMS** Method to Activate Windows/Server/Office For 180 Days (Lifetime With Renewal Task)
- Advanced Activation Troubleshooting
- \$OEM\$ Folders For Preactivation
- Change Windows Edition
- Check Windows/Office Activation Status
- Available in All In One and Separate Files Version
- Fully Open Source and Based on Batch Script
- Available in All In One and Separate Files Versions
- Fully Open Source and Based on Batch Scripts
- Fewer Antivirus Detections
------------------------------------------------------------------------
@ -42,9 +42,9 @@ Last Release - v2.4 (21-Oct-2023)\
(Recommended)
- On Windows 8.1/10/11, right-click on the Windows start menu and select PowerShell or Terminal (Not CMD).
- Copy-paste the below code and press enter\
- Copy and paste the code below and press enter\
`irm https://massgrave.dev/get | iex`
- You will see the activation options, and follow onscreen instructions.
- You will see the activation options. Follow the on-screen instructions.
- That's all.
### Method 2 - Traditional
@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Last Release - v2.4 (21-Oct-2023)\
- Right click on the downloaded zip file and extract
- In the extracted folder, find the folder named `All-In-One-Version`
- Run the file named `MAS_AIO.cmd`
- You will see the activation options, and follow onscreen instructions.
- You will see the activation options, follow the on-screen instructions.
- That's all.
To run the scripts in unattended mode, check [here](command_line_switches.html)

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- How to use it? Please find the instructions [here](index.html#Download__How_to_use_it).
- This activation method activates Windows 10/11 and Windows Server (14393 and later builds), until 19 January 2038 03:14:07 UTC.
- This activation method activates Windows 10/11 and Windows Server (14393 and later builds), until January 19, 2038, 03:14:07 UTC.
- This activation method does not store any files on the system.
- This activation method works offline.
- Unlike HWID and Online KMS activation option, KMS38 does not match with any official activation method.
- Unlike HWID and Online KMS activation options, KMS38 does not match with any official activation method.
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@ -24,25 +24,25 @@ pagetitle: KMS38 Activation
- In a genuine [KMS](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/tn-archive/ee939272(v=technet.10)?redirectedfrom=MSDN#kms-overview) activation environment, activation lasts a maximum of up to 180 days. This is done using a valid license and server setup.
- In the Windows major upgrade process, the system uses `gatherosstate.exe` to carry over the remaining KMS activation period. It does it by creating a ticket that can be used offline.
- In the Windows major upgrade process, the system uses `gatherosstate.exe` to carry over the remaining KMS activation period. It does this by creating a ticket that can be used offline.
- The trick is that we can fool the `gatherosstate.exe` about the remaining KMS activation period and manually put the desired period maximum up to 19 January 2038 03:14:07 UTC.
- The trick is that we can fool the `gatherosstate.exe` about the remaining KMS activation period and manually put the desired period maximum up to January 19, 2038, 03:14:07 UTC.
- Why it's limited to the year 2038?\
- Why is it limited to the year 2038?\
It's related to the [Y2K38 problem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Year_2038_problem) as this date (19 January 2038 03:14:07 UTC) is the maximum date we can give to `gatherosstate.exe` without it looping back to the year 1970.
- How to convince the gatherosstate.exe?\
- How can we convince the gatherosstate.exe?\
There are two methods for it.\
\
**1-** Place a [custom slc.dll](https://github.com/asdcorp/Integrated_Patcher_3) file beside gatherosstate.exe:\
gatherosstate.exe uses the system's `C:\Windows\System32\slc.dll` file to gather the system's info. If we place a custom slc.dll file beside gatherosstate.exe which can send the rubbish data to it, then it will simply accept it and generate a valid ticket allowing activation upto 19 January 2038 03:14:07 UTC.\
gatherosstate.exe uses the system's `C:\Windows\System32\slc.dll` file to gather the system's info. If we place a custom slc.dll file beside gatherosstate.exe which can send the rubbish data to it, then it will simply accept it and generate a valid ticket allowing activation up to January 19, 2038, 03:14:07 UTC.\
\
**2-** [Modify](https://github.com/asdcorp/GamersOsState) the gatherosstate.exe file itself so that it doesn't check the system's activation status and we can put the activation period as we wish.
- **Notes:**
- To be clear, we are **not modifying/patching any on-board system file** to get the ticket. Gatherosstate.exe is a part of ISO file and not available in C drive system files. System's slc.dll file is not touched, instead we use custom slc.dll only for a brief moment of ticket generation.
- Latest MAS doesn't use any of these methods, instead it uses ready to use Universal tickets (check below for manual activation info).
- To be clear, we are **not modifying/patching any on-board system file** to get the ticket. Gatherosstate.exe is a part of the ISO file and not available in C drive system files. The system's slc.dll file is not touched; Instead, we use custom slc.dll only for a brief moment of ticket generation.
- Latest MAS doesn't use any of these methods; Instead, it uses ready-to-use Universal tickets (check below for manual activation info).
**Q:** Can Microsoft block this kind of activation?\
**A:** Not directly. They could only update Clipup to allow for a maximum activation period of 180 days. Not much besides that can be done on their part. The tickets are not sent to Microsoft at all, so they can't block them or take action directly.
@ -127,9 +127,9 @@ pagetitle: KMS38 Activation
## How to remove KMS38?
- In MAS, goto KMS38 Activation and apply Remove KM38 Protection option.
- In MAS, go to KMS38 Activation and apply the Remove KM38 Protection option.
- After that, In MAS, goto Troubleshoot and apply Fix Licensing option.
- After that, In MAS, go to Troubleshoot and apply the Fix Licensing option.
- Done.
@ -137,18 +137,18 @@ pagetitle: KMS38 Activation
## KMS38 - Server Cor/Acor
- Windows Server Cor/Acor (No GUI) editions don't have `clipup.exe` file.
- Windows Server Cor/Acor (No GUI) editions don't have the `clipup.exe` file.
- To KMS38 activate it, you need to download `ClipUp.exe` file from [this link](https://www.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&shared_name=qrmkewit9ty6ah0qzk0vncyyrwo8hei9&file_id=f_747809716860).\
- To KMS38 activate it, you need to download the `ClipUp.exe` file from [this link](https://www.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&shared_name=qrmkewit9ty6ah0qzk0vncyyrwo8hei9&file_id=f_747809716860).\
\
`File: ClipUp.exe`\
`SHA-256: 0d6e9f6bbd0321eda149658d96040cb4f79e0bd93ba60061f25b28fecbf4d4ef`\
\
This file has digital signatures which can be verified. You can also get this file from 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).
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`
- Put the `ClipUp.exe` file beside the KMS38 Activation script. That would be either `MAS_AIO.cmd` or `KMS38_Activation.cmd`
- Activation script will check `ClipUp.exe` in the current folder (from where script is running) and will use it accordingly.
- The activation script will check for `ClipUp.exe` in the current folder (from where the script is running) and will use it accordingly.
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@ -156,13 +156,13 @@ pagetitle: KMS38 Activation
- KMS38 Activation is vulnerable to unintended replacement by a 180-Day KMS Activator.
- From MAS 1.7, script will enable the KMS38 protection by default.
- From MAS 1.7, the script will enable KMS38 protection by default.
- If you are going to use [KMS_VL_ALL]((https://github.com/abbodi1406/KMS_VL_ALL_AIO)) by abbodi1406 or [MAS](index.html) (Online KMS option) for **Office activation**, then you can choose to remove this protection.
- Below is the explanation for how the script protect KMS38.
- In the KMS activation method, Windows first checks the KMS IP registered as a specific KMS, and if that is not defined then it checks the Global KMS IP. Another fact is that if Localhost (IP range 127.0.0.0/8) is defined as KMS IP in Windows 8 and later OS then Windows will not accept it as a valid KMS IP. This script simply utilizes the above facts to protect the KMS38 activation from being overwritten by any alternative 'normal' 180-Day KMS Activation and at the same time that KMS activator can be used for Office activation.
- In the KMS activation method, Windows first checks the KMS IP registered as a specific KMS, and if that is not defined, then it checks the Global KMS IP. Another fact is that if Localhost (IP range 127.0.0.0/8) is defined as the KMS IP in Windows 8 and later OS, then Windows will not accept it as a valid KMS IP. This script simply utilizes the above facts to protect the KMS38 activation from being overwritten by any alternative 'normal' 180-Day KMS Activation, and at the same time, that KMS activator can be used for Office activation.
- Script steps-
@ -184,31 +184,31 @@ pagetitle: KMS38 Activation
## Manual Activation
This is for those who wants to perform manual activation. If you want a tool to do this for you then check [here](index.html).
This is for those who want to perform manual activation. If you want a tool to do this for you, then check [here](index.html).
We can divide the manual activation process into two parts.
We can perform the manual activation process in 2 ways.
### 1- From Ready-Made Ticket
- Open Windows Powershell as administrator, and enter the following listed commands in the sequence in which they are given.
- Open Windows PowerShell as administrator, and enter the following commands in the sequence in which they are given.
- Enter the Key, (Replace `<key>` with the key from the above list) with the following command
- Enter the key (Replace `<key>` with the key from the above list) with the following command:
`slmgr /ipk <key>`
- Download Universal ticket from [here](https://www.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&shared_name=p9zvmu4tnogv4nkn01kpyvkndfzhhiv4&file_id=f_1171245497490) and extract the downloaded file.
- Download the Universal ticket from [here](https://www.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&shared_name=p9zvmu4tnogv4nkn01kpyvkndfzhhiv4&file_id=f_1171245497490) and extract the downloaded file.
- Find a file named `KMS.xml` in the extracted folder.
- Copy that ticket file and paste it in the below folder
- Copy that ticket file and paste it in the following folder:
`C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\ClipSVC\GenuineTicket`
- Now run below command in Powershell to apply the ticket
- Now run the below command in PowerShell to apply the ticket:
`clipup -v -o`
- Check Activation Status with the following command
- Check the Activation Status with the following command:
`slmgr /xpr`
@ -218,18 +218,18 @@ We can divide the manual activation process into two parts.
### 2- From Scratch
In this process we will perform activation from scratch. This is based on Universal ticket method. Here we will create identical ticket which is used in MAS KMS38 script and activate the system with it.
In this process, we will perform activation from scratch. This is based on the Universal ticket method. Here, we will create identical tickets that are used in the MAS HWID script and activate the system with them.
- Download file from the below official MS link and extract this .cab file.\
- Download the file from the official MS link and extract this .cab file.\
<https://download.microsoft.com/download/9/A/E/9AE69DD5-BA93-44E0-864E-180F5E700AB4/adk/Installers/14f4df8a2a7fc82a4f415cf6a341415d.cab>
- Find the file named `filf8377e82b29deadca67bc4858ed3fba9` and rename it as `gatherosstate.exe`
- Make a folder named `Files` in C drive, `C:\Files` and copy the `gatherosstate.exe` file in that folder.
- Open Windows Powershell as administrator, and enter the following listed commands in the sequence in which they are given.
- Open Windows PowerShell as administrator and enter the following commands in the sequence in which they are given.
- Enter the Key, (Replace `<key>` with the key from the above list) with the following command
- Enter the key (Replace `<key>` with the key from the above list) with the following command:
`slmgr /ipk <key>`
@ -309,8 +309,8 @@ $bytes[34377] = 0x63
[System.IO.File]::WriteAllBytes("C:\Files\gatherosstatemodified.exe", $bytes)
```
- Now right click on the file `gatherosstatemodified.exe` and goto properties and set the compatibility to Windows XP SP3.\
- Now we need to generate the ticket, to do that, enter the below command.
- Now right click on the file `gatherosstatemodified.exe`, go to properties and set the compatibility mode to Windows XP SP3.\
- Now we need to generate the ticket, to do that, enter the below command:
<!-- -->
@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ $bytes[34377] = 0x63
C:\Files\gatherosstatemodified.exe /c GVLKExp=2038-01-19T03:14:07Z`;DownlevelGenuineState=1
```
- A GenuineTicket.xml file should be created in the folder `C:\Files\` now let's apply it.
- A GenuineTicket.xml file should be created in the folder `C:\Files\`. Now, let's apply it:
`clipup -v -o -altto C:\Files\`
@ -330,18 +330,18 @@ C:\Files\gatherosstatemodified.exe /c GVLKExp=2038-01-19T03:14:07Z`;DownlevelGen
**Notes:**
- To make the exact ticket used in MAS KMS38 script, fix the time with below Powershell command and then initiate the ticket generation process as per above mentioned steps.\
- To make the exact ticket used in MAS KMS38 script, fix the time with the below PowerShell command and then initiate the ticket generation process as per the steps mentioned above.\
`Set-TimeZone -Id "UTC"; $date=[datetime]"2022/10/11 12:00";while($true){set-date $date; start-sleep -milliseconds 10}`
- In the case of Windows Server Cor/Acor (No GUI) editions, the system doesn't have `clipup.exe` file.\
To KMS38 activate it, you need to download `ClipUp.exe` file from [this link](https://www.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&shared_name=qrmkewit9ty6ah0qzk0vncyyrwo8hei9&file_id=f_747809716860).\
- In the case of Windows Server Cor/Acor (No GUI) editions, the system doesn't have the `clipup.exe` file.\
To KMS38 activate it, you need to download the missing `ClipUp.exe` file from [this link](https://www.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&shared_name=qrmkewit9ty6ah0qzk0vncyyrwo8hei9&file_id=f_747809716860).\
\
`File: ClipUp.exe`\
`SHA-256: 0d6e9f6bbd0321eda149658d96040cb4f79e0bd93ba60061f25b28fecbf4d4ef`\
\
This file has digital signatures which can be verified. You can also get this file from 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).\
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` in `C:\Windows\System32` folder and then initiate the above mentioned activation process. Once the activation is done, you can remove the file.
Put the `ClipUp.exe` in the `C:\Windows\System32` folder and then initiate the above-mentioned activation process. Once the activation is complete, you can remove the file.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
- In some cases, **HWID activation** may fail because system couldn't connect to HWID licensing servers.
- In some cases, **HWID activation** may fail because the system couldn't connect to HWID licensing servers.
- Activation script will inform you about this if that is the case. We suggest to follow the below guide only when the script tells you to do it. If you are unsure, you can take the help from [here](troubleshoot.html).
- 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 [here](troubleshoot.html).
- This may happen mostly either due to DNS or Issues in MS licensing servers itself or Firewall rules in the system. Below you can find fixes for it.
- 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.
- **Which method to choose for the fix?\
- **Which method should you choose for the fix?\
\
**If you are located in China then choose **Modify Host File** option.\
If you are not in China then first try **Network Reset** option and if that doesn't work then **Fix DNS** option, and if that doesn't work then try **VPN** method or try another Internet connection.
**If you are located in China, then choose the **Modify Host File** option.\
If you are not in China, then first try the **Network Reset** option. If that doesn't work, try the **Fix DNS** option. If that doesn't work, then try the **VPN** method or try another internet connection.
- If you are still facing issues then check [here](troubleshoot.html).
- If you are still facing issues, check [here](troubleshoot.html).
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## Network Reset
- In Windows 10/11, goto settings and search for Network Reset and apply this option.
- In Windows 10/11, go to settings and search for Network Reset, then apply this option.
- Restart your system and try HWID Activation.
- If it's showing same Internet error then apply the Fix DNS option.
- If it's showing the same Internet error then apply the Fix DNS option.
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@ -35,13 +35,13 @@ pagetitle: Licensing Servers Issue
- Download the `Fix_DNS.zip` file from [here](https://www.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&shared_name=4c66hw8ezuijy5j0trwczy860sf825i7&file_id=f_1146300205040).
- Extract the zip file and right click on `Fix_DNS.cmd` file and run it as admin.
- Extract the zip file and right-click on `Fix_DNS.cmd` file and run it as administrator.
- Follow onscreen instructions.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Once done, try HWID Activation.
- If it's showing same Internet error then try VPN option.
- If it shows the same internet error, try the VPN option.
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@ -50,19 +50,19 @@ pagetitle: Licensing Servers Issue
- Install Freedome VPN\
<https://download.sp.f-secure.com/freedome/installer/2/Freedome.exe>
- Once done connect to USA servers and then try HWID Activation.
- Once done, connect to USA servers and then try HWID Activation.
- If it's showing same Internet error then check [here](troubleshoot.html).
- If it's showing the same internet error, check [here](troubleshoot.html).
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## Modify Host File
Around 8 Feb 2023 in China, MS licensing servers failed to properly connect and it disrupted many Windows services including activation. 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.
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.
- Open Powershell or Terminal as admin (don't open CMD).
- Open PowerShell or Terminal as admin (don't open CMD).
- Copy paste below lines and press enter,
- Copy and paste the lines below and press enter:
<!-- -->
@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ Add-Content -Path $filePath -Value "124.108.22.138 licensing.mp.microsoft.com"
- Done. Now try HWID Activation.
To restore it, run below commands.
To restore it, run the commands below.
```
$filePath = "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts"

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## Overview
- To create a pre-activated Windows installation .iso, do the following things:
- To create a pre-activated Windows installation .iso, do the following:
- Extract `$OEM$` folder to the desktop using the MAS script.
- 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$` in your altered .iso or on your bootable USB drive.
- Now use this .iso or bootable USB drive to install Windows and it will either already be activated (KMS38) as soon as it boots or will self-activate (HWID or Online KMS) at the first internet contact.
- Now use this .iso or bootable USB drive to install Windows, it will either already be activated (KMS38) as soon as it boots or will self-activate (HWID or Online KMS) at the first internet contact.
- You can check [here](index.html) about activation method details and select the activation method as per your requirement.
- You can check [here](index.html) for activation method details and select the activation method as per your requirement.
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## Edit ISO File
- As stated above, you can copy the `$OEM$` folder to your bootable USB so you don't have to edit the ISO file, however if you need to then follow below steps.
- As stated above, you can copy the `$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.
- Extract the ISO file with an archive software like 7-zip or Winrar.
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- Run [MakeISO.reg](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/posts/1733596) by Aveyo. [Mirror](https://pixeldrain.com/u/sKEdjFJA).
- Right click on extracted ISO folder and select `MakeISO` option.
- Right-click on the extracted ISO folder and select `MakeISO` option.
- That's it.
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## 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 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 HWID method in preactivation will use Iot LTSC key to change the edition.
- 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.
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## KMS38 - Server Cor/Acor
- Windows Server Cor/Acor (No GUI) editions don't have `clipup.exe` file.
- Windows Server Cor/Acor (No GUI) editions don't have the `clipup.exe` file.
- To KMS38 activate it, you need to download `ClipUp.exe` file from [this link](https://www.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&shared_name=qrmkewit9ty6ah0qzk0vncyyrwo8hei9&file_id=f_747809716860).\
- To KMS38 activate it, you need to download the missing `ClipUp.exe` file from [this link](https://www.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&shared_name=qrmkewit9ty6ah0qzk0vncyyrwo8hei9&file_id=f_747809716860).\
\
`File: ClipUp.exe`\
`SHA-256: 0d6e9f6bbd0321eda149658d96040cb4f79e0bd93ba60061f25b28fecbf4d4ef`\
\
This file has digital signatures which can be verified. You can also get this file from 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).
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`

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## Reasons
- Office Click-to-Run builds (since February 2021) that are activated with KMS check the existence of the KMS server name in the registry. If the KMS server is not present, a banner is shown in Office programs notifying that "Office isn't licensed properly"
- Office Click-to-Run builds (since February 2021) that are activated with KMS check the existence of a KMS server name in the registry. If the KMS server is not present, a banner is shown in Office programs notifying that "Office isn't licensed properly"
- In the case of 32-bit Office installed on 64-bit Windows, Office checks the KMS server existence in the corresponding WOW6432Node registry key as well.
- If 32-bit Office is installed on 64-bit Windows, Office checks the KMS server existence in the corresponding WOW6432Node registry key as well.
- Apart from this, they also detect if a registered KMS server is on their blacklist or not. As far as I know, the below 3 addresses are blacklisted.
`km-s8.MSG-uides.com` `km-s9.MSG-uides.com` `0.0.0.0`(Remove hyphen)\
The first two are public KMS servers and the last one in simple words is neither public nor private IP.
The first two are public KMS servers and the last one is not a real IP.
- Please note that these checks are not performed by Office if the proper installation of the Volume version of Office is done with Perpetual2019 / 2021 VL channel.
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## Solutions:
Please find below various ways you can avoid this banner. The simplest option for you is to just use an Office activation tool mentioned here.
Below, you can find various ways of avoiding this banner. The simplest option for you is to just use an Office activation tool mentioned here.
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- **If using private KMS server IP:\
**Make sure to use a valid private IP address.
Please find below how to set the KMS server address in the registry. For example with a private IP `10.0.0.10`
Below, you can find how to set the KMS server address in the registry. For example, with a private IP `10.0.0.10`
```
reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform\0ff1ce15-a989-479d-af46-f275c6370663" /f
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### 3- Install VL Office
As mentioned in the reasons section, these checks are performed only if Retail Office is installed and later converted to VL. The office doesn't perform any such checks if the proper installation of the VL office is done.
As mentioned in the Reasons section, these checks are performed only if Retail Office is installed and was later converted to VL. The office doesn't perform any kind of related checks if the proper installation of the VL office is done.
Please the guide [here](office_c2r_custom.html) for VL Office installation.
Please see the guide [here](office_c2r_custom.html) for VL Office installation.
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@ -75,9 +75,9 @@ Please the guide [here](office_c2r_custom.html) for VL Office installation.
- Before doing this, make sure your Office update channel is either Insider or Current.
- Make sure the Internet is connected
- Make sure the internet is connected.
- Open command prompt as admin and enter below lines and press enter,
- Open command prompt as admin, enter the below commands and press enter:
<!-- -->
@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\OfficeUpdate\ /f
- It will change the update channel to Production::MEC \| MonthlyEnterprise
- Make sure Office starts updating with the last command.
- Make sure that Office starts updating with the last command.
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- If the below guide is confusing to you then the simplest option for you is to use [Office C2R Installer](office_c2r_links.html).
- Retail Office (e.g. O365) has latest feature updates and Volume Office (e.g. ProPlus 2021) don't have latest feature updates. Both can be activated using Ohook activation method.
- Retail Office (e.g. O365) has latest feature updates and Volume Office (e.g. ProPlus 2021) doesn't. Both can be activated using Ohook activation method.
- Please note that in the official C2R office custom installation method, there is no ISO or any one-click solution available. Below is the simplest guide to installing the customized office.
- Please note that in the official C2R office custom installation method, there is no ISO or any one-click solution available. Below is the simplest guide to installing customized office.
- Russian users needs to follow [this guide](bypass-russian-geoblock.html) to bypass geoblock in Office downloading.
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## Custom Installation Guide
First clear previous installation of Office,
First, you'll need to clear previous installations of Office. You can skip this if Office has never been installed on the machine before:
- Uninstall the office with App and Features option in Windows settings.
- Uninstall Office with the App and Features option in Windows settings.
- Run `OfficeScrubber.cmd` file from [Office Scrubber](https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/OfficeScrubber_11.7z) by abbodi1406 and select `[R] Remove all Licenses` option. You can skip this step if Office was never installed on the system.
- Run `OfficeScrubber.cmd` file from [Office Scrubber](https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/OfficeScrubber_11.7z) by abbodi1406 and select `[R] Remove all Licenses` option.
Once done,
Once you're done:
- Download [Office Deployment Tool](https://officecdn.microsoft.com/pr/wsus/setup.exe) (ODT)
- Copy the downloaded `setup.exe` file to the root of the C drive, i.e. `C:\setup.exe`
- Goto [config.office.com](https://config.office.com/deploymentsettings)
- Go to [config.office.com](https://config.office.com/deploymentsettings)
- If you want Retail Office then select `Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise` in the office suites section.
- If you want Volume Office then select `Office LTSC Professional Plus 2021 - Volume License` (Don't select SPLA version) in the office suites section.
- If you want Volume Office then select `Office LTSC Professional Plus 2021 - Volume License` in the office suites section. (Don't select the SPLA version)
- You can add Visio and Project apps if you need them. Don't select language that is [not available for Project/Visio](office_c2r_links.html) if you are installing these apps.
- You can add Visio and Project apps if you need them. Don't select language that is [not available for Project/Visio](office_c2r_links.html) if you are installing those apps.
- Customize other things and leave them as default where you don't understand something.
- Customize other things and leave settings as default if you don't understand something.
- Once you go through all the options, click on the export button and it will download a file named `Configuration.xml`
- Once you go through all the options, click on the export button, select "Keep Current Settings" option and it will download a file named `Configuration.xml`
- Copy the downloaded `Configuration.xml` file to the root of the C drive, i.e. `C:\Configuration.xml`

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## Notes
- **If you are unsure what to download then**,
- **If you are unsure what to download, then**,
- Choose **Office 365 ProPlus**. MAS's Ohook method can activate it and it will give you latest and most features possible.
- Choose **Office 365 ProPlus**. MAS's Ohook method can activate it and it will give you the latest and most features possible.
- Choose **Online Installer** **x64** as it will install latest version with minimum download data. Choose Offline installer if you have unstable connection.
- Choose **Online Installer** **x64** as it will install the latest version of Office with minimum download data. Choose Offline installer if you have an unstable internet connection.
- Below all links are original from Microsoft with Retail license and Current update channel.
- All of the below listed links are original from Microsoft with Retail license and Current update channel.
- Microsoft publish updates in these same links, there is no need to update links.
- Microsoft publishes updates in these same links, that means there isn't any need to update the links.
- **File size:** C2R office installer files are unified. It means, for example Office 2021 ProPlus and Excel, onenote, all will have same size. Online installer consumes less data because it downloads only one architecture files whereas Offline file contains both architectures.
- **File size:** C2R office installer files are unified. It means that for example, Office 2021 ProPlus, Excel, and OneNote, will all have the same size. Online installer consumes less data because it downloads files for only one system architecture whereas Offline file contains both architectures.
- **File version:** Online installer always installs latest Office version whereas Offline version is often 5-6 months old and office will need updates once installed.
- **File version:** Online installer always installs latest Office version whereas Offline version is often 5-6 months old and Office will need updates once installed.
- To know the info about apps in a product suite, check [here](https://www.coolhub.top/tech-articles/products.html).
- To get more info about apps in a product suite, check [here](https://www.coolhub.top/tech-articles/products.html).
- **Don't use** offline links for Office 2013 because it's too old and it's installation can not be updated. Use online installer if you need to use Office 2013.
- **Don't use** offline links for Office 2013 because it's too old and it's installation cannot be updated. Use online installer if you need to use Office 2013.
- **Advanced uses:** If you want customization in Office installation or want pure Volume installation, use this [ODT method](office_c2r_custom.html) of Office installation.
- **Advanced users:** If you want to customize your Office installation or want pure Volume installation, use this [ODT method](office_c2r_custom.html) of Office installation.
- **Troubleshoot:**
- **Troubleshooting:**
- Russian users needs to follow [this guide](bypass-russian-geoblock.html) to bypass geoblock in Office downloading.
- Russian users need to follow [this guide](bypass-russian-geoblock.html) to bypass geoblock in Office downloading.
- If the installer is showing an error related to signature then restart the system and try again.
- If it's showing can't install on selected updated channel or the error is due to leftovers of previously installed office then run Full scrub option in [Office Scrubber](https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/OfficeScrubber_11.7z)
- If it's showing it can't install on selected updated channel or there's an error due to leftovers of previously installed office then run Full Scrub option in [Office Scrubber](https://github.com/abbodi1406/WHD/raw/master/scripts/OfficeScrubber_11.7z)
- **Need help?** Check [here](troubleshoot.html).

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## Notes
- Office MSI means those Office files where installers are based on MSI and main difference from C2R is that it allows the users to choose which apps to install directly from the setup.exe. They have stopped releasing Office MSI versions and last version was for 2016. From Office 2019 everything now is based on [Office C2R](office_c2r_links.html). VL (Volume) means these Office versions can be activated with KMS.
- Office MSI means those Office files where installers are based on MSI and main difference from C2R is that it allows the users to choose which apps to install directly from setup.exe. They have stopped releasing Office MSI versions now, last Office MSI version was for 2016. From Office 2019 everything now is based on [Office C2R](office_c2r_links.html). VL (Volume) means these Office versions can be activated with KMS.
- Microsoft provides download links of Office MSI VL versions on [VLSC](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/ServiceCenter/default.aspx) but for them, you need to pay a high subscription fee.
- For these reason, we need to host files on 3rd party. You can check [here](genuine-installation-media.html#How_to_verify_genuinity_of_files) on how to be sure that files are genuine. Office 2010, 2013, 2016 MSI VL files were released on VLSC only so you may find it hard to find checksums for them. You can download SHA-1 hashes list from [here](https://pixeldrain.com/u/UcxBns92) for all below listed Office versions.
- For that reason, we need to host files on a 3rd party website. You can check [here](genuine-installation-media.html#How_to_verify_genuinity_of_files) on how to be sure that the files are genuine. Office 2010, 2013 and 2016 MSI VL files were released on VLSC only, so you may find it hard to find checksums for them. You can download SHA-1 hashes list from [here](https://pixeldrain.com/u/UcxBns92) for all below listed Office versions.
- You can activate all below listed 2010/2013/2016 Office files with Online KMS option and 2013/2016 with Ohook option in MAS. To activate below listed Office 2007 Enterprise, you can use this key `BQDQB-KRRY9-43DBR-4P9J4-DH7D8`
- You can activate all of the below listed 2010/2013/2016 Office files with Online KMS option and 2013/2016 with Ohook option in MAS. To activate Office 2007 Enterprise, you can use this key `BQDQB-KRRY9-43DBR-4P9J4-DH7D8`
- If you need links for any other Windows/office file, please contact [here](https://discord.gg/gjJEfq7ux8).
- If you need links for any other Windows/office files, please contact us [here](https://discord.gg/gjJEfq7ux8).
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