From 7d2157fb8d5989d3195083551dc8c5ce4c042714 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: WindowsAddict Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 02:06:23 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Grammar fixes from Lyssa --- _site/bypass-russian-geoblock.html | 26 ++-- _site/change_edition.html | 22 +-- _site/check_activation_status.html | 34 ++--- _site/command_line_switches.html | 4 +- _site/contactus.html | 2 +- _site/credits.html | 6 +- _site/faq.html | 30 ++-- _site/fix-wpa-registry.html | 37 ++--- _site/genuine-installation-media.html | 20 +-- _site/hwid.html | 177 ++++++++++++----------- _site/idm-activation-script.html | 22 +-- _site/index.html | 14 +- _site/kms38.html | 132 +++++++++-------- _site/licensing-servers-issue.html | 66 ++++----- _site/oem-folder.html | 32 ++-- _site/office-license-is-not-genuine.html | 37 ++--- _site/office_c2r_custom.html | 30 ++-- _site/office_c2r_links.html | 43 +++--- _site/office_msi_links.html | 28 ++-- 19 files changed, 387 insertions(+), 375 deletions(-) diff --git a/_site/bypass-russian-geoblock.html b/_site/bypass-russian-geoblock.html index f8eedf1..218a934 100644 --- a/_site/bypass-russian-geoblock.html +++ b/_site/bypass-russian-geoblock.html @@ -424,27 +424,27 @@ Microsoft page.

Solution

MSDL

It uses shared sessions/proxy to generate official download links in -Russia and in all other blocked places.

+Russia and all other blocked places.

Office Download

Russian users face an error when they try to download Office C2R with +href="genuine-installation-media.html">download Office C2R with the online installer or ODT.

Error

Command not supported
 We're sorry, we can't continue because we weren't able to download a required file. Please make sure you're connected to the internet or connect to a different network, then try again.

-
-

How Microsoft is 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.

+
+

How is Microsoft blocking it?

+

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]
 "CountryCode"="std::wstring|RU"
@@ -453,10 +453,10 @@ still keep showing the error.

Solution

1- Open command prompt as admin and enter,

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.

-

2- Use Offline +

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 the Offline installer file to install Office.

Please let us know if you face any diff --git a/_site/change_edition.html b/_site/change_edition.html index d3783bb..4c85eec 100644 --- a/_site/change_edition.html +++ b/_site/change_edition.html @@ -410,9 +410,9 @@ div.tocify {

  • 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.

    • -

  • Script incorporates 4 methods for edition change:

    +

  • It can change the Windows 7-8-8.1-10-11 and their Server +equivalent editions.

    • +

  • The script incorporates 4 methods for edition changing:

    • Alex (aka may, ave9858) DISM Api Method (Based on changepk.exe method but better)
      @@ -424,16 +424,16 @@ method but better)
    • CBS Upgrade method
    • -

  • Available editions for change are shown in the script basis 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.

    • -

  • Script blocks the change to CountrySpecific, ServerRdsh and +

  • 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 product key from the system itself.

    • +

  • 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)

diff --git a/_site/check_activation_status.html b/_site/check_activation_status.html index dee56fd..5414cbb 100644 --- a/_site/check_activation_status.html +++ b/_site/check_activation_status.html @@ -408,33 +408,33 @@ div.tocify {

Check Activation Status

-

MAS includes checking activation options (WMI/VBS) which are taken -from abbodi1406’s MAS includes 2 scripts for checking activation status in Windows and +Office (WMI, VBS) which are taken from abbodi1406’s KMS_VL_ALL.
-It checks the status of Windows and Office products.

-

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

    • -

  • Shows the activation expiration date for Windows

    • -

  • Office 2010 ospp.vbs shows a very little info

    • +

  • Queries and executes official licensing VBScripts: slmgr.vbs for +Windows, ospp.vbs for Office.

    • +

  • Shows the activation expiration date for Windows.

    • +

  • 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

    • -

  • Shows extra info (SKU ID, key channel)

    • -

  • Shows the activation expiration date for all products

    • -

  • Shows more detailed info for Office 2010

    • -

  • Can show the status of Office UWP apps

    • +

  • Queries and executes WMI functions using wmic.exe or +VBScripts.

    • +

  • Shows extra information (SKU ID, key channel).

    • +

  • Shows the activation expiration date for all products.

    • +

  • Shows more detailed information for Office 2010.

    • +

  • Can show the status of Office UWP apps.

  • Implement vNextDiag.ps1 functions to detect new Office -365 vNext licenses and subscriptions

    • +365 vNext licenses and subscriptions.

diff --git a/_site/command_line_switches.html b/_site/command_line_switches.html index 0b518af..c67658f 100644 --- a/_site/command_line_switches.html +++ b/_site/command_line_switches.html @@ -525,7 +525,7 @@ with this.

Uses In Powershell One Liner

& ([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, @@ -546,7 +546,7 @@ version scripts.

    • be separated with spaces.

  • KMS Uninstall switch will take precedence over other KMS switches.

    • -

  • KMS38 remove protection switch will task precedence over KMS38 +

  • KMS38 remove protection switch will take precedence over KMS38 activation.

diff --git a/_site/contactus.html b/_site/contactus.html index 2203281..f867fff 100644 --- a/_site/contactus.html +++ b/_site/contactus.html @@ -409,7 +409,7 @@ div.tocify {

Contact Us

Please feel free to share feedback regarding bug reports, -documentation errors, troubleshooting, etc.

+documentation errors, troubleshooting, etc. using the links below.

  • Discord ❤️ (signup not required) - Discussion

    • diff --git a/_site/credits.html b/_site/credits.html index 826455c..ec59412 100644 --- a/_site/credits.html +++ b/_site/credits.html @@ -407,9 +407,9 @@ div.tocify {

    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.

    diff --git a/_site/faq.html b/_site/faq.html index 578f660..12a8574 100644 --- a/_site/faq.html +++ b/_site/faq.html @@ -416,12 +416,12 @@ method.

    Check the info here.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How to download the full version of Windows 10 LTSC @@ -433,23 +433,23 @@ Windows is deactivated.
    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 +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, KMS38, Online KMS.

    • -

  • Is MAS safe? How to know if there is any +

  • Is MAS safe? How can I know if there is any malware?
    MAS is fully open source. 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.

    • +check the Docs section for instructions.

  • Can I link my Microsoft account safely with MAS activation methods?
    Yes.

    • @@ -462,17 +462,17 @@ Check this guide.

  • How to change Windows 10/11 Home to Pro?
    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 +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?
    The online KMS option works for Windows 7 Pro & Enterprise (Not diff --git a/_site/fix-wpa-registry.html b/_site/fix-wpa-registry.html index 3ce6d0b..e554183 100644 --- a/_site/fix-wpa-registry.html +++ b/_site/fix-wpa-registry.html @@ -409,16 +409,16 @@ div.tocify {

    Fix WPA Registry

      -

    • In some cases, system may have corrupt WPA registry keys +

    • 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 will fail.

      • +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.

      • -

    • 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 +

    • 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.

    @@ -428,23 +428,24 @@ clear it.

  • Download https://github.com/asdcorp/rearm/archive/refs/heads/principalis.zip

    • -

  • Extract this zip file

    • -

  • 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
    +

  • Extract this zip file.

    • +

  • Copy rearm.cmd file to the root of the C drive, like +C:\rearm.cmd.

    • +

  • 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

    • -

  • Now enter the below command
    +

  • After the system restarts, select Troubleshoot > Advanced +Options > Command Prompt.

    • +

  • 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 +

  • 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.

    • -

  • Once done, exit and then normally boot into windows.

    • +type in the command prompt, If not then wait.

    +

  • Once done, exit and then normally boot into Windows.

  • Let us know if it doesn’t help.

    • diff --git a/_site/genuine-installation-media.html b/_site/genuine-installation-media.html index d7e1297..a0e9650 100644 --- a/_site/genuine-installation-media.html +++ b/_site/genuine-installation-media.html @@ -407,7 +407,7 @@ div.tocify {

    Genuine Installation Media

    -

    All download links leads to genuine files only.

    +

    All download links lead to genuine files only.

    @@ -489,26 +489,26 @@ allows customization)
    -

    You can contact here if -you need any other Windows / Office files.

    +

    You can contact us here +if you need any other Windows / Office files.

    Verify Authenticity Of Files

      -

    • We can use

      We can use the file hashing -method to verify if a file is genuine or not but we must first know +method 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

      Microsoft publishes a checksum list for Windows -11 consumer edition. Checksum list for other products is not public -and it’s available to paid subscribers of consumer edition. The checksum list for other products is not +public and is available to paid subscribers of MVS.

    • There are many places where we can find the checksums for -Microsoft files and compare them with our files with tools like 7-Zip (After installing 7-Zip, right click -on ISO file and goto 7-Zip > CRC SHA). Below is a list of sites +on the ISO file and go to 7-Zip > CRC SHA). Below is a list of sites containing checksums.

      1. files.rg-adguard (most diff --git a/_site/hwid.html b/_site/hwid.html index b734473..e62d925 100644 --- a/_site/hwid.html +++ b/_site/hwid.html @@ -410,26 +410,25 @@ div.tocify {

        Overview

        -

        Note: HWID Activation is working again with a new +

        Note: HWID Activation is now working again with a new method.

        • How to use it? Please find the instructions here.

          • -

        • This activation is supported for Windows 10/11 only.

          • -

        • This activation does not store or modify/patch any files in your +

        • This activation method supports Windows 10/11 only.

          • +

        • This activation method does not store or modify any files in your system.

          • -

        • This activation is a permanent 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 +

        • This activation method gives you permanent Windows activation for +your system hardware.

          • +

        • All activations can be linked to a Microsoft account without any issues.

          • -

        • Once a system is activated, this activation cannot be removed +

        • 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) +

        • 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.

          • @@ -437,17 +436,18 @@ activation, was linked to an online Microsoft account.

          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 +

          • 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.

            • +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)

        @@ -461,19 +461,21 @@ script.

        2. class="section level4">

        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.

          • -

        • So if we just convince the gatherosstate.exe file that 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).

          • -

        • How to convince the gatherosstate.exe?
          +a valid ticket, which can be used to get the valid digital +license.

          • +

        • How to convince gatherosstate.exe that Windows is +activated?
          There are two methods for it.

          1- Place a custom slc.dll 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.
          +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 the -gatherosstate.exe file itself so that it doesn't check the system's -activation status and can directly create a valid ticket.

          • -

        • You can find working of this old method here

          • +

        • You can find the workings of this old method here: MAS-Legacy-Methods.

        • Microsoft made -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.

          • +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.

    Now a question, can Microsoft block the new requests or revoke -already established HWID license?

    +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.
    @@ -667,8 +670,8 @@ support activation on non-azure systems.

    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 +
    • 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 @@ -686,23 +689,23 @@ activate.

      • 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.

      -

      We can divide the manual activation process into two parts.

      +a tool to do this for you, then check here.

      +

      We can perform the manual activation process in 2 ways.

      1- From Ready-Made Ticket

        -

      • 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.

        • -

      • Enter the Key, (Replace <key> with the key -from the above list) with the following command

        • +

      • Make sure the internet is enabled.

        • +

      • 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:

      slmgr /ipk <key>

      • Download Universal tickets from here 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

        @@ -710,17 +713,17 @@ downloaded file.

        Microsoft.Windows.48.X19-98841_8wekyb3d8bbwe

      • 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

        @@ -730,26 +733,27 @@ which you have extracted earlier.

      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 +filf8377e82b29deadca67bc4858ed3fba9 and rename it to gatherosstate.exe

        • -

      • Make a folder named Files in C drive, +

      • Make a folder named Files in the C drive, C:\Files and copy the gatherosstate.exe file -in that folder.

        • -

      • 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.

        • -

      • Enter the Key, (Replace <key> with the key -from the above list) with the following command

        • +into that folder.

        +

      • Make sure that the internet is enabled.

        • +

      • 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:

      slmgr /ipk <key>

        @@ -828,11 +832,11 @@ $bytes[34376] = 0xeb $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 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.
          • +command: 
        $value = (Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions).OSProductPfn
@@ -840,15 +844,15 @@ command.
 C:\Files\gatherosstatemodified.exe /c Pfn=$value`;PKeyIID=465145217131314304264339481117862266242033457260311819664735280
        • A GenuineTicket.xml file should be created in the folder -C:\Files\ now let’s apply it.
          • +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

          @@ -856,12 +860,13 @@ 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.
          +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}

        diff --git a/_site/idm-activation-script.html b/_site/idm-activation-script.html index ac04b07..9b0f97f 100644 --- a/_site/idm-activation-script.html +++ b/_site/idm-activation-script.html @@ -407,7 +407,7 @@ div.tocify {

        IDM Activation Script

        -

        An open source tool to activate and reset trial of An open source tool to activate or reset trial of Internet Download Manager

        @@ -433,11 +433,11 @@ href="https://github.com/WindowsAddict/IDM-Activation-Script">GitHub

        Download / How to use it?

          -
        • First fresh install First, fresh install Internet Download Manager. Make sure previous cracks/patches are removed/uninstalled if there are any.
          • -
        • After that follow below steps to activate it.
          • +
        • After that, follow below steps to activate it.

        Method 1 - PowerShell

        @@ -447,7 +447,7 @@ if there are any. 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 +
      • You will see the activation options, follow the on-screen instructions.
      • That’s all.
      @@ -477,8 +477,8 @@ 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.
    @@ -487,7 +487,7 @@ activation nag screen, then just run the activation option again.
  • 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 +
  • This option also can be used to restore status if in case IDM reports fake serial key and other similar errors.
@@ -496,15 +496,15 @@ reports fake serial key and other similar errors.
  • 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 +
  • 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 @@ -524,7 +524,7 @@ 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 +view. That way IDM cannot show the warning that it’s activated with a fake serial key.
diff --git a/_site/index.html b/_site/index.html index 37f01e5..051b93d 100644 --- a/_site/index.html +++ b/_site/index.html @@ -422,13 +422,13 @@ Activate Windows
  • 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
    • +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
    • @@ -452,9 +452,9 @@ method.

    • 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 +
    • You will see the activation options. Follow the on-screen instructions.
    • That’s all.
    @@ -468,7 +468,7 @@ href="https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/archive/refs/he
  • 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 +
  • You will see the activation options, follow the on-screen instructions.
  • That’s all.
    • diff --git a/_site/kms38.html b/_site/kms38.html index a7a6e6a..e2de61b 100644 --- a/_site/kms38.html +++ b/_site/kms38.html @@ -414,11 +414,11 @@ div.tocify {

  • How to use it? Please find the instructions here.

  • This activation method activates Windows 10/11 and Windows Server -(14393 and later builds), until 19 January 2038 03:14:07 UTC.

    • +(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 +

  • Unlike HWID and Online KMS activation options, KMS38 does not match with any official activation method.

    • @@ -432,18 +432,18 @@ 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 +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.

    • -

  • Why it’s limited to the year 2038?
    +period maximum up to January 19, 2038, 03:14:07 UTC.

    • +

  • Why is it limited to the year 2038?
    It’s related to the Y2K38 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 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 +generate a valid ticket allowing activation up to January 19, 2038, 03:14:07 UTC.

    2-

    • 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).
      • +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 @@ -742,10 +743,10 @@ support activation on non-azure systems.

    How to remove KMS38?

      -

    • In MAS, goto KMS38 Activation and apply Remove KM38 Protection -option.

      • -

    • After that, In MAS, goto Troubleshoot and apply Fix Licensing -option.

      • +

    • In MAS, go to KMS38 Activation and apply the Remove KM38 +Protection option.

      • +

    • After that, In MAS, go to Troubleshoot and apply the Fix +Licensing option.

    • Done.

    @@ -753,9 +754,9 @@ option.

    KMS38 - Server Cor/Acor
    @@ -781,7 +782,7 @@ accordingly.

    • KMS38 Activation is vulnerable to unintended replacement by a 180-Day KMS Activator.

      • -

    • From MAS 1.7, script will enable the KMS38 protection by +

    • From MAS 1.7, the script will enable KMS38 protection by default.

    • If you are going to use KMS_VL_ALL by @@ -791,13 +792,14 @@ 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 +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.

      • +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-

      • Set the Windows edition-specific KMS IP to Localhost @@ -818,31 +820,32 @@ that KMS activator can be used for Office 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.

    -

    We can divide the manual activation process into two parts.

    +

    This is for those who want to perform manual activation. If you want +a tool to do this for you, then check here.

    +

    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.

      • -

    • Enter the Key, (Replace <key> with the key -from the above list) with the following command

      • +

    • 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:

    slmgr /ipk <key>

      -

    • Download Universal ticket from

      Download the Universal ticket from here 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

      @@ -852,12 +855,13 @@ folder.

    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

      • @@ -867,10 +871,10 @@ class="uri">https://download.microsoft.com/download/9/A/E/9AE69DD5-BA93-44E0-864

    • 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.

      • -

    • Enter the Key, (Replace <key> with the key -from the above list) with the following command

      • +

    • 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:

    slmgr /ipk <key>

      @@ -949,17 +953,17 @@ $bytes[34376] = 0xeb $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 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.
        • +command: 
      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.
        • +C:\Files\. Now, let’s apply it:

      clipup -v -o -altto C:\Files\

        @@ -972,27 +976,27 @@ command.

        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.
          +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 clipup.exe file.
          +To KMS38 activate it, you need to download the missing +ClipUp.exe file from           this link.

          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.

          -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.

    diff --git a/_site/licensing-servers-issue.html b/_site/licensing-servers-issue.html index d36d92a..39536ce 100644 --- a/_site/licensing-servers-issue.html +++ b/_site/licensing-servers-issue.html @@ -410,33 +410,33 @@ div.tocify {

    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 +

    • If it’s showing the same Internet error then apply the Fix DNS option.

    @@ -446,11 +446,11 @@ option.

    • Download the Fix_DNS.zip file from here.

      • -

    • Extract the zip file and right click on Fix_DNS.cmd -file and run it as admin.

      • -

    • Follow onscreen instructions.

      • +

    • Extract the zip file and right-click on Fix_DNS.cmd +file and run it as administrator.

      • +

    • 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.

    @@ -461,24 +461,24 @@ file and run it as admin.

    https://download.sp.f-secure.com/freedome/installer/2/Freedome.exe

    -

  • Once done connect to USA servers and then try HWID +

  • Once done, connect to USA servers and then try HWID Activation.

    • -

  • If it’s showing same Internet error then check

    If it’s showing the same internet error, check here.

    • 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).

      • -

    • Copy paste below lines and press enter,

      • +

    • Open PowerShell or Terminal as admin (don’t open CMD).

      • +

    • Copy and paste the lines below and press enter:

    $filePath = "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts"
@@ -489,7 +489,7 @@ Add-Content -Path $filePath -Value "124.108.22.138 licensing.mp.microsoft.c
 
      
 
    • 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"
 
 Set-Content -Path $filePath -Value (Get-Content $filePath | ForEach-Object { $_ -replace "124.108.22.138 licensing.mp.microsoft.com", "" })
    
diff --git a/_site/oem-folder.html b/_site/oem-folder.html
index 5c04b40..0091096 100644
--- a/_site/oem-folder.html
+++ b/_site/oem-folder.html
@@ -413,19 +413,19 @@ div.tocify {
 
    Overview
    
 
      
 
    • To create a pre-activated Windows installation .iso, do the
-following things:
      • 
-
    • Extract $OEM$ folder to the desktop using the MAS
-script.
      • 
+following:
      
+
    • Extract the $OEM$ folder to the desktop using the
+MAS script.
      • 
 
    • Copy the $OEM$ folder to the sources
 folder in the Windows installation media (.iso or USB).
      • 
 
    • The directory will appear like this: \sources\$OEM$
 in your altered .iso or on your bootable USB drive.
      • 
-
    • Now use this .iso or bootable USB drive to install Windows and it
+
    • 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 about activation
-method details and select the activation method as per your
+
    • You can check here for activation method
+details and select the activation method as per your
 requirement.
      • 
 
    
 
    
@@ -434,15 +434,15 @@ requirement.
    
 
    Edit ISO File
    
 
      
 
    • As stated above, you can copy the $OEM$ folder to
-your bootable USB so you don’t have to edit the ISO file, however if you
-need to then follow below steps.
      • 
+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.
      • 
 
    • Add the mentioned folder to the specified location.
      • 
 
    • Run MakeISO.reg by
 Aveyo. Mirror.
      • 
-
    • Right click on extracted ISO folder and select
+
    • Right-click on the extracted ISO folder and select
 MakeISO option.
      • 
 
    • That’s it.
      • 
 
    
@@ -455,19 +455,19 @@ Aveyo. Mirror.
    
 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.
    
+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.
    • 
+Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC ISO, and the HWID method in preactivation
+will use Iot LTSC key to change the edition.

    KMS38 - Server Cor/Acor

      -

    • Windows Server Cor/Acor (No GUI) editions don’t have +

    • Windows Server Cor/Acor (No GUI) editions don’t have the clipup.exe file.

      • -

    • To KMS38 activate it, you need to download +

    • To KMS38 activate it, you need to download the missing ClipUp.exe file from this link.
      @@ -475,8 +475,8 @@ link.
      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.

    • Put the ClipUp.exe beside the KMS38 Activation diff --git a/_site/office-license-is-not-genuine.html b/_site/office-license-is-not-genuine.html index d46ae2d..2f7d907 100644 --- a/_site/office-license-is-not-genuine.html +++ b/_site/office-license-is-not-genuine.html @@ -417,19 +417,19 @@ activate Office.

      Reasons

      • Office Click-to-Run builds (since February 2021) that are -activated with KMS check the existence of the KMS server name in the +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.

        • @@ -438,7 +438,7 @@ Perpetual2019 / 2021 VL channel.

    Solutions:

    -

    Please find below various ways you can avoid this banner. The +

    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.

    @@ -463,8 +463,8 @@ hostname.

  • 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
 
 reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform\0ff1ce15-a989-479d-af46-f275c6370663" /f /reg:32
@@ -476,11 +476,11 @@ reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtecti

    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.

    -

    Please the guide here for VL +

    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 see the guide here for VL Office installation.

    @@ -492,9 +492,9 @@ Office installation.

    non-genuine banners won’t appear by default.

  • Before doing this, make sure your Office update channel is either Insider or Current.

    • -

  • Make sure the Internet is connected

    • -

  • Open command prompt as admin and enter below lines and press -enter,

    • +

  • Make sure the internet is connected.

    • +

  • Open command prompt as admin, enter the below commands and press +enter:

    • reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\ClickToRun\Configuration /v CDNBaseUrl /t REG_SZ /d "http://officecdn.microsoft.com/pr/55336B82-A18D-4DD6-B5F6-9E5095C314A6" /f
@@ -511,7 +511,8 @@ 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/_site/office_c2r_custom.html b/_site/office_c2r_custom.html index 305cbf5..a8ee8f5 100644 --- a/_site/office_c2r_custom.html +++ b/_site/office_c2r_custom.html @@ -415,11 +415,11 @@ div.tocify { for you is to use Office C2R Installer.

  • 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.

    • +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.

    • +the simplest guide to installing customized office.

  • Russian users needs to follow this guide to bypass geoblock in Office downloading.

    • @@ -428,38 +428,38 @@ Office downloading.

    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 +

    • Uninstall Office with the App and Features option in Windows settings.

    • Run OfficeScrubber.cmd file from Office Scrubber by abbodi1406 and select -[R] Remove all Licenses option. You can skip this step if -Office was never installed on the system.

      • +[R] Remove all Licenses option.

    -

    Once done,

    +

    Once you’re done:

    • Download Office Deployment Tool (ODT)

    • Copy the downloaded setup.exe file to the root of the C drive, i.e. C:\setup.exe

      • -

    • Goto

      Go to config.office.com

    • 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.

      • +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 if you are installing these apps.

      • -

    • Customize other things and leave them as default where you don’t +Project/Visio if you are installing those apps.

      • +

    • 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 +

    • 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/_site/office_c2r_links.html b/_site/office_c2r_links.html index eb01fc4..743b1f8 100644 --- a/_site/office_c2r_links.html +++ b/_site/office_c2r_links.html @@ -411,46 +411,47 @@ div.tocify {

      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 +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.

          • +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.

        • -

      • Microsoft publish updates in these same links, there is no need -to update links.

        • +

      • All of the below listed links are original from Microsoft with +Retail license and Current update channel.

        • +

      • 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.

        • +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.

        • -

      • To know the info about apps in a product suite, check

        • +

      • To get more info about apps in a product suite, check here.

      • Don’t use offline links for Office 2013 because -it’s too old and it’s installation can not be updated. Use online +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 +

      • Advanced users: If you want to customize your Office installation or want pure Volume installation, use this ODT method of Office installation.

        • -

      • Troubleshoot:

        +

      • Troubleshooting:

        • diff --git a/_site/office_msi_links.html b/_site/office_msi_links.html index 22a0c51..41d45b7 100644 --- a/_site/office_msi_links.html +++ b/_site/office_msi_links.html @@ -414,28 +414,28 @@ div.tocify {

        • 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. VL (Volume) means these Office versions can be activated with -KMS.

          • +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. VL (Volume) means these +Office versions can be activated with KMS.

        • Microsoft provides download links of Office MSI VL versions on VLSC 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

          For that reason, we need to host files on a 3rd party website. +You can check here -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 +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 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 +

        • 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.

          • +

        • If you need links for any other Windows/office files, please +contact us here.