3.8

docs/changelog.md

@@ -2,11 +2,45 @@
 
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
+## 3.8  
+
+**R.I.P. KMS38**  
+
+#### HWID
+- Activation support is added for the WNC edition.
+
+#### KMS38
+- Beginning with build **26100.7019**, Microsoft fully deprecated clip-based KMS license migration functionality. As a result, KMS38 has stopped working. [Detailed info](kms38.md).
+- KMS38 has now been removed from the MAS script. Users are advised to use HWID or TSforge activation instead.
+- If you still wish to use it on older Windows versions or keep it for archival purposes, you can download the script from [here](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/blob/ab6b572af940fa0ea4255b327eb6f69a274d6725/MAS/Separate-Files-Version/Activators/KMS38_Activation.cmd).
+
+#### TSforge
+- From build 26100.7019, Windows will always display and **stay** at the 180-day remaining KMS grace period if the actual period is longer. KMS4k info is updated as per this change.
+- Added ESU support for PPIPro (added in 19045.6388).
+- Fixed an issue in filtering where ESU IDs were not showing in the manual option.
+- Added a command to refresh the ESU status.
+
+#### Change Windows Edition
+- Changed key preference order so that the HWID key can be installed. Thanks to @lava1879 (Magic).
+- Added [GAC, not LTSC] info for the "IoTEnterprise" edition to avoid confusion with its LTSC edition "IoTEnterpriseS".
+
+#### Troubleshoot
+- The script will now auto-select the Quick Repair option for Office 16.0 C2R. Thanks to @YerongAI for the suggestion.
+- Added more conditions before rebuilding ClipSVC licenses.
+
+#### Check Activation Status
+- @abbodi1406 fixed an issue in [CAS](https://gravesoft.dev/cas) where, when ADBA is active, KMS Client info was shown.
+
+#### All
+- Some other minor improvements in error handling and information.
+
+------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
 ## 3.7
 
 **The Twin Keys Fall**
 
-### HWID / KMS38
+#### HWID / KMS38
 
 - Switched ticket generation to automatically sign tickets with the SPP Client Lockbox signing key, which was found to be the same as the Trusted Store key used in [TSforge](https://massgrave.dev/tsforge). Thanks to @WitherOrNot for finding this.
 - GamersOsState (patched GatherOsState) method is now obsolete for all ticket generation.

docs/faq.md

@@ -33,62 +33,11 @@ Check the [troubleshooting guide](troubleshoot.md) for help.
 - #### How to receive security updates for Windows 10 after October 2025?
   You can use [TSforge option in MAS](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu) to activate 3 Years ESU (Oct 2025 to Oct 2028). [More info](windows10_eol.md).
 
-- #### The Windows Update page in Settings is still showing "Your device is no longer receiving security updates." Why?
+- #### How can I check if TSforge ESU is activated?   
-- #### How can I check if TSforge ESU is activated?
-
   Check the [TSforge Doc](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq) for details.
   
 ---
 
-#### Why is the Windows Update page in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 showing "Your device is no longer receiving security updates."?
-
-![image](./assets/Your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates.png)
-
-:::info
-
-- The **fix** below is applicable to Windows 10 **LTSC 2021 only**.  
-- This visual bug is [**still not fixed** for Commercial ESU-activated editions](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq) (Home, Pro etc).
-
-:::
-
-This is a **visual bug** that started appearing on October 15, 2025.  
-Microsoft released a **fix** the next day for the **64-bit** Windows version (**32-bit LTSC is still showing the EOS message**); simply select "Check for updates" in Windows Update, and the end-of-support message will disappear.
-
-> **Note:**  
-> Some privacy tools may block connections to Microsoft services, which can prevent important features or updates from working properly. If you’ve used such tools, you need to **undo** those changes using that same tool.  
->
-> Alternatively, open **PowerShell as Administrator** and enter the following commands:
-> ```
-> reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" /v DisableOneSettingsDownloads /f
-> reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NlaSvc\Parameters\Internet" /v EnableActiveProbing /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
-> 
-> # If telemetry or system files are blocked through the firewall, you need to remove those rules or reset the firewall rules with the command below
-> netsh advfirewall reset
-> 
-> # Remove Microsoft URL blocks from the hosts file
-> $filePath = "$env:SystemRoot\System32\drivers\etc\hosts"
-> Set-Content -Path $filePath -Value (Get-Content $filePath | ForEach-Object { $_ -replace '.*settings-win.data.microsoft.com.*', ''}) -force
-> Set-Content -Path $filePath -Value (Get-Content $filePath | ForEach-Object { $_ -replace '.*msftconnecttest.*', ''}) -force
-> Set-Content -Path $filePath -Value (Get-Content $filePath | ForEach-Object { $_ -replace '.*msftncsi.*', ''}) -force
-> 
-> ipconfig /flushdns
-> cmd /c UsoClient.exe StartBypassScan
-> ```
-> 
-> If you are using Pi-hole, or any other firewall/DNS to block telemetry, make sure the `settings-win.data.microsoft.com` URL is **not** blocked. You can use the following ping command to ensure it's not blocked:
-> ```
-> ping settings-win.data.microsoft.com
-> ```
->
-> **Restart** the system, then enter the following command:
-> ```
-> cmd /c UsoClient.exe StartBypassScan
-> ```
-The end-of-support message should no longer appear.  
-Still seeing the EOS message? [Connect with us](troubleshoot.md) for help.
-
----
-
 #### Is MAS safe?
 - #### How can I know if there is any malware?
   MAS is fully [open-source](intro.md#mas-latest-release), with over 150K stars on [GitHub](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts) and millions of users worldwide. You can open the batch files in Notepad to review the code yourself, or ask ChatGPT for help if you don’t understand something in the scripts.  

docs/intro.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ title: Microsoft Activation Scripts
 
 # Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS)
 
-Open-source Windows and Office activator featuring HWID, Ohook, TSforge, KMS38, and Online KMS activation methods, along with advanced troubleshooting.
+Open-source Windows and Office activator featuring HWID, Ohook, TSforge, and Online KMS activation methods, along with advanced troubleshooting.
 
 ---
 
@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ Open-source Windows and Office activator featuring HWID, Ohook, TSforge, KMS38,
 
 ## MAS Latest Release
 
-Last Release - v3.7 (11-Sep-2025)  
+Last Release - v3.8 (11-Nov-2025)  
 [GitHub](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts) / [Azure DevOps](https://dev.azure.com/massgrave/_git/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts) / [Self-hosted Git](https://git.activated.win/massgrave/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts)
 
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -90,7 +90,6 @@ Last Release - v3.7 (11-Sep-2025)
 -   **HWID (Digital License)** Method to Permanently Activate Windows
 -   **Ohook** Method to Permanently Activate Office
 -   **TSforge** Method to Permanently Activate Windows/ESU/Office
--   **KMS38** Method to Activate Windows Till the Year 2038
 -   **Online KMS** Method to Activate Windows/Office For 180 Days (Lifetime With Renewal Task)
 -   Advanced Activation Troubleshooting
 -   $OEM$ Folders For Preactivation
@@ -110,7 +109,6 @@ Last Release - v3.7 (11-Sep-2025)
 | HWID            | Windows 10-11          | Permanent                            | Yes                 |
 | Ohook           | Office                 | Permanent                            | No                  |
 | TSforge         | Windows / ESU / Office | Permanent                            | Yes, needed on build 26100 and later |
-| KMS38           | Windows 10-11-Server   | Till the Year 2038                   | No                  |
 | Online KMS      | Windows / Office       | 180 Days. Lifetime With Renewal Task | Yes                 |
 
 For more details, use the respective activation details in Docs and [comparison chart](chart.md).  
@@ -120,23 +118,23 @@ To activate unsupported products such as **Office on Mac**, check [here](unsuppo
 
 ## Screenshots
 
-![](/img/MAS_AIO.png)
+![image](./assets/MAS_AIO.png)
 
-![](/img/MAS_HWID.png)
+![image](./assets/MAS_HWID.png)
 
-![](/img/MAS_Ohook.png)
+![image](./assets/MAS_Ohook.png)
 
-![](/img/MAS_TSforge.png)
+![image](./assets/MAS_TSforge.png)
 
-![](/img/MAS_Troubleshoot.png)
+![image](./assets/MAS_Troubleshoot.png)
 
-![](/img/MAS_change_windows_edition.png)
+![image](./assets/MAS_change_windows_edition.png)
 
-![](/img/MAS_change_office_edition_1.png)
+![image](./assets/MAS_change_office_edition_1.png)
 
-![](/img/MAS_change_office_edition_2.png)
+![image](./assets/MAS_change_office_edition_2.png)
 
-![](/img/MAS_change_office_edition_3.png)
+![image](./assets/MAS_change_office_edition_3.png)
 
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
 

docs/kms38.md

@@ -1,4 +1,22 @@
-# KMS38 Activation
+# KMS38 Documentation
+
+:::danger[KMS38 Deprecation and Removal]
+
+Windows uses a clip-based KMS license to migrate the KMS grace period during feature upgrades. For example, if 100 days remain in the KMS grace period and Windows is upgraded, this migration allows the remaining days to carry over. The process relies on the *gatherosstate.exe* file to transfer the license. KMS38 takes advantage of this mechanism by extending the grace period until the year 2038.
+
+Starting with build **26040**, Microsoft removed *gatherosstate.exe* from the ISO. As a result, after a feature or in-place upgrade, the KMS grace period no longer carries over and resets to zero, requiring reconnection to a KMS server for renewal.
+
+Beginning with build **26100.7019**, Microsoft fully deprecated this functionality, causing KMS38 to stop working on that build and all later versions.
+
+---
+
+**KMS38 has now been removed from the MAS script.** Users are advised to use **HWID** or **TSforge activation** instead.
+
+---
+
+If you still wish to use it on older Windows versions or keep it for archival purposes, you can download the script from [**here**](https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/blob/ab6b572af940fa0ea4255b327eb6f69a274d6725/MAS/Separate-Files-Version/Activators/KMS38_Activation.cmd)
+
+:::
 
 ## Overview
 

docs/manual_kms38_activation.md

@@ -1,4 +1,10 @@
-# KMS38
+# KMS38 Manual Activation
+
+:::danger[KMS38 no longer works on Windows builds 26100.7019 and newer.]
+
+Check the info [**here**](kms38.md).
+
+:::
 
 This page is intended for users who do not want to use the script for any reason and would rather perform the KMS38 activation process themselves. If you'd like to use a tool for this instead, please check [here](intro.md#how-to-activate-windows--office--extended-updates-esu).
 

docs/news.md

@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 # News
 
+### [11-Nov-25] Keys added for Visual Studio 2026  
+https://massgrave.dev/unsupported_products_activation#visual-studio  
+
+### [11-Nov-25] MAS 3.8 update is released  
+R.I.P. KMS38. For more details check the [changelog](changelog.md)
+
 ### [6-Nov-25] Added Windows Embedded ISOs  
 https://massgrave.dev/genuine-installation-media  
 

docs/troubleshoot.md

@@ -31,13 +31,3 @@ import DiscordBadge from '@site/src/components/DiscordBadge';
 <DiscordBadge />
 
 ---
-
-## Incorrect Status on the Windows Update Page for ESU and Windows 10 LTSC 2021
-
-![image](./assets/Your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates.png)
-
-- [Why is the Windows Update page in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 showing "Your device is no longer receiving security updates."?](faq.md#why-is-the-windows-update-page-in-windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021-showing-your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates)
-- [I activated ESU with the TSforge, but the Windows Update page in Settings still saying "Your device is no longer receiving security updates." Why?](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq)
-- [How can I check if TSforge ESU is activated?](tsforge.md#windows-10-esu-faq)
-
----

docs/tsforge.md

@@ -257,19 +257,6 @@ This activation method does not work if a phone license is not available or if l
 
 #### Windows 10 ESU FAQ
 
-#### I activated ESU with the TSforge, but the Windows Update page in Settings still saying "Your device is no longer receiving security updates." Why?
-
-![image](./assets/Your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates.png)
-
-Microsoft provides Extended Security Updates (ESU) through several channels, such as CommercialAzureESU, CommercialW365ESU, **CommercialKeybasedESU**, and **ConsumerESU**.
-TSforge activates the [Commercial Key-based ESU](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/enable-extended-security-updates#get-the-product-keys-for-activating-extended-security-update-esu-licenses), which is intended for use by administrators in business environments.  
-
-The Windows Update page in Settings currently checks only whether a user is enrolled in Consumer ESU and fails to account for **all Commercial ESU** users (Azure, W365, and key-based).
-
-**It’s just a visual bug**. Your ESU is activated correctly. Hopefully, Microsoft will fix it in the upcoming updates.
-
----
-
 #### How can I check if TSforge ESU is activated?
 
 According to the official [Microsoft documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/enable-extended-security-updates#install-and-activate-the-esu-key), you can verify the status of a Commercial Key-based ESU activation by running the following command in Command Prompt:
@@ -284,7 +271,7 @@ You can also run "Check Activation Status" option in MAS script.
 
 ---
 
-#### What does it mean when the script says, "Windows Update can receive 1-3 years of ESU. 4-6 years ESU is not officially supported, but it might be useful"?
+#### What does it mean when the script says, "Windows Update gets 1-3 years of ESU; 4-6 are unofficial but may let you install LTSC updates manually."?
 
 Microsoft officially announced that Extended Security Updates (ESU) would be available for only 3 years. However, ESU licenses actually exist for up to 6 years.  
 **Why?**  

docs/unsupported_products_activation.md

@@ -105,6 +105,8 @@ Alternatively, you can download AppxBundle installer from https://store.rg-adgua
 
 | Editions                        | Activation Key                |
 |---------------------------------|-------------------------------|
+| Visual Studio 2026 Professional | NVTDK-QB8J9-M28GR-92BPC-BTHXK |
+| Visual Studio 2026 Enterprise   | VYGRN-WPR22-HG4X3-692BF-QGT2V |
 | Visual Studio 2022 Professional | TD244-P4NB7-YQ6XK-Y8MMM-YWV2J |
 | Visual Studio 2022 Enterprise   | VHF9H-NXBBB-638P6-6JHCY-88JWH |
 | Visual Studio 2019 Professional | NYWVH-HT4XC-R2WYW-9Y3CM-X4V3Y |

docs/windows10_eol.md

@@ -99,8 +99,6 @@ If you applied the registry command and ran the setup promptly, setup shouldn’
 
 </details>
 
-[Why is the Windows Update page in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 showing "Your device is no longer receiving security updates."?](faq.md#why-is-the-windows-update-page-in-windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021-showing-your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates)
-
 ---
 
 ## Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Editions

docs/windows_ltsc_links.md

@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ All download links lead to genuine files only.
 - [**FAQ**](genuine-installation-media.md#faq)
 - [How to ensure that these files are genuine?](genuine-installation-media.md#verify-authenticity-of-files)
 - Microsoft provides Evaluation ISO public [links](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter) for Windows LTSC releases, but as the name states, those ISOs are for evaluation purposes and can not be activated for more than 90 days. Below listed ISOs are full version that can be activated.
-- [Why is the Windows Update page in Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 showing "Your device is no longer receiving security updates."?](faq.md#why-is-the-windows-update-page-in-windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021-showing-your-device-is-no-longer-receiving-security-updates)
 - Microsoft does not provide monthly updated ISOs for LTSC editions. However, you can [manually update Windows ISO file](https://gravesoft.dev/update-windows-iso) if needed.
 
 #### What is LTSC, and is it the right choice for you?

sidebars.js

@@ -61,12 +61,12 @@ const sidebars = {
     {
       type: 'category',
       label: 'Docs',
-      items: ['hwid','ohook','tsforge','kms38','online_kms','chart','command_line_switches','check_activation_status','oem-folder','change_windows_edition','change_office_edition'],
+      items: ['hwid','ohook','tsforge','online_kms','chart','command_line_switches','check_activation_status','oem-folder','change_windows_edition','change_office_edition'],
     },
     {
       type: 'category',
       label: 'Manual Activation',
-      items: ['manual_hwid_activation', 'manual_ohook_activation', 'manual_kms38_activation']
+      items: ['manual_hwid_activation', 'manual_ohook_activation']
     },
     {
       type: 'category',
@@ -125,6 +125,11 @@ const sidebars = {
         },
       ]
     },
+    {
+      type: 'category',
+      label: 'Archive',
+      items: ['kms38', 'manual_kms38_activation'],
+    },
     'unsupported_products_activation',
     'news',
     'changelog',