From 86aa496f84cdd077be5bee9e6a70101472ce26c2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyssa <75037904+sabaasa@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:47:27 +0400 Subject: [PATCH] commit 2 --- change_edition.md | 12 ++++----- check_activation_status.md | 5 ++-- command_line_switches.md | 4 +-- contactus.md | 2 +- faq.md | 2 +- fix-wpa-registry.md | 2 +- hwid.md | 44 ++++++++++++++++---------------- idm-activation-script.md | 18 ++++++------- index.md | 2 +- kms38.md | 2 +- office-license-is-not-genuine.md | 20 +++++++-------- office_c2r_custom.md | 22 ++++++++-------- office_c2r_links.md | 26 +++++++++---------- office_msi_links.md | 8 +++--- online_kms.md | 2 +- 15 files changed, 85 insertions(+), 86 deletions(-) diff --git a/change_edition.md b/change_edition.md index 9eb09b2..cd157e2 100644 --- a/change_edition.md +++ b/change_edition.md @@ -8,21 +8,21 @@ pagetitle: Change Windows Edition - 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. -- The 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 based 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 that upon the release of new Windows / Server editions, the script won'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. -- The 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 cannot change the Non-Core (Pro, Enterprise, etc) to Core (Home) edition. +- The script cannot change Windows edition to Home-level editions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ diff --git a/check_activation_status.md b/check_activation_status.md index d9f19f5..3e5ccb2 100644 --- a/check_activation_status.md +++ b/check_activation_status.md @@ -6,10 +6,9 @@ pagetitle: Check Activation Status ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ diff --git a/command_line_switches.md b/command_line_switches.md index 90d84b4..aef89b6 100644 --- a/command_line_switches.md +++ b/command_line_switches.md @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ pagetitle: Command Line Switches `& ([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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ diff --git a/contactus.md b/contactus.md index ccd05db..311a558 100644 --- a/contactus.md +++ b/contactus.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ pagetitle: Contact Us ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -Please feel free to share feedback regarding bug reports, documentation errors, troubleshooting, etc. +Please feel free to share feedback if you desire. Bug reports, documentation errors, troubleshooting, etc. - [Discord](https://discord.gg/gjJEfq7ux8) ❤️ (signup not required) - Discussion diff --git a/faq.md b/faq.md index 2c56c6e..8560ddf 100644 --- a/faq.md +++ b/faq.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ pagetitle: FAQ Run HWID activation to activate Pro. Each edition requires separate activation. - **How to remove HWID activation?**\ - You cannot remove it, just like you cannot remove an 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). diff --git a/fix-wpa-registry.md b/fix-wpa-registry.md index 8f3ba4d..99042ea 100644 --- a/fix-wpa-registry.md +++ b/fix-wpa-registry.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ pagetitle: Fix WPA Registry - 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 running this only when the script asks you to do so. If you are not sure whether you need to do it, you can get 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 Kernel and cannot be deleted normally. That is why we need to follow some more steps below to clear it. diff --git a/hwid.md b/hwid.md index 4f3c48a..d451cef 100644 --- a/hwid.md +++ b/hwid.md @@ -8,33 +8,33 @@ pagetitle: HWID Activation ## 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 a 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) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -44,23 +44,23 @@ pagetitle: HWID Activation #### 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 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 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 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 were blocked, already established HWIDs 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) @@ -68,9 +68,9 @@ pagetitle: HWID Activation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ Now a question, can Microsoft block the new requests or revoke already establish - X86-X64 and ARM64 architecture systems are supported. -- Any Evaluation version of Windows (i.e. 'EVAL' LTSB/C) cannot be activated. +- Any Evaluation version of Windows (i.e. 'EVAL' LTSB/C) cannot be activated. You cannot convert evaluation client editions of Windows to non-evaluation. - IoTEnterpriseS (LTSC) 2021 key will be used to activate the unsupported EnterpriseS (LTSC) 2021 edition. @@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ Now a question, can Microsoft block the new requests or revoke already establish ## How to remove HWID? -- You cannot remove it, just like you cannot remove an 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ diff --git a/idm-activation-script.md b/idm-activation-script.md index d9e52f4..89d3a4f 100644 --- a/idm-activation-script.md +++ b/idm-activation-script.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ pagetitle: IDM Activation Script ## 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/) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ diff --git a/index.md b/index.md index f5f582f..10ca818 100644 --- a/index.md +++ b/index.md @@ -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. Follow the on-screen 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) diff --git a/kms38.md b/kms38.md index 615e821..4d03d61 100644 --- a/kms38.md +++ b/kms38.md @@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ pagetitle: KMS38 Activation - X86-X64 and ARM64 architecture systems are supported. -- Any Evaluation version of Windows (i.e. 'EVAL' LTSB/C) cannot be activated. +- Any Evaluation version of Windows (i.e. 'EVAL' LTSB/C) cannot be activated. You can convert Server editions of Windows to non-evaluation using Change Edition option. - KMS38 only supports Windows/server version 14393 (1607) and newer versions. diff --git a/office-license-is-not-genuine.md b/office-license-is-not-genuine.md index c9c929f..83ff9e9 100644 --- a/office-license-is-not-genuine.md +++ b/office-license-is-not-genuine.md @@ -12,14 +12,14 @@ pagetitle: Get genuine Office banner ## 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 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. @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ pagetitle: Get genuine Office banner ## 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ In this section, I'm only going to mention how to set up the KMS server in the r - **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 @@ -63,9 +63,9 @@ reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPla ### 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ diff --git a/office_c2r_custom.md b/office_c2r_custom.md index b8397f8..7e7b828 100644 --- a/office_c2r_custom.md +++ b/office_c2r_custom.md @@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ pagetitle: Office C2R Custom Install - 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. @@ -20,29 +20,29 @@ pagetitle: Office C2R Custom Install ## 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` diff --git a/office_c2r_links.md b/office_c2r_links.md index bb48ab3..04f9350 100644 --- a/office_c2r_links.md +++ b/office_c2r_links.md @@ -8,33 +8,33 @@ pagetitle: Office C2R Installer Links ## 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). diff --git a/office_msi_links.md b/office_msi_links.md index 67ea55e..4ae818e 100644 --- a/office_msi_links.md +++ b/office_msi_links.md @@ -10,15 +10,15 @@ All download links leads to genuine files only. ## 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). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ diff --git a/online_kms.md b/online_kms.md index f6cf8f1..faf126a 100644 --- a/online_kms.md +++ b/online_kms.md @@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ pagetitle: Online KMS Activation - X86-X64 and ARM64 architecture systems are supported. -- Any Evaluation version of Windows (i.e. 'EVAL' LTSB/C) cannot be activated. +- Any Evaluation version of Windows (i.e. 'EVAL' LTSB/C) cannot be activated. You cannot convert evaluation client editions of Windows to non-evaluation but you can convert Server editions. - ServerRdsh edition does not [officially](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-desktop/windows-10-multisession-faq#can-i-run-windows-10-enterprise-multi-session-on-premises) support activation on non-azure systems.