AN AMATEUR'S WINDOWS 10 SURVIVAL KIT. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you are reading this, hello, (anon) and this is my windows 10 2H22 ISO. As of December 22, 2024 (cont. to work on and finished as of December 23, 2024) i have created this backup of a clean windows 10 ISO for your use for daily tasks and such, or for those who also don't want to use the Dreaded Windows 11/12/13/14/Beyond... With the rise of A.I., companies like microsoft taking avantage of it to FURTHER spy on you, it's good to archive as much as the older, more easy to crack and use simple Activation scripts for older builds of windows (Up to 7!). I've packed some software the internet archive allows me to upload in this .zip/folder so it's less of a hassle for you to find builds for in the wayback machine/archive/high seas. I'll try to update/upload more things monthly approaching/after the october 14th 2025 date. Don't forget to check the hashes. If it does not add up in this archive, DO NOT USE IT. If you don't have internet, you are sort of out of luck. I suggest not being connected while installing the .iso/software, as there is always a chance of it getting an update by malicous actors, if software has an auto-update feature, always turn it off. Always scan .zips, as they can wreck your stuff by being a zip bomb/ having and exe or software that seems safe. I hope this pack finds you well, and that you have compatable drivers/hardare for it. The links at some point will go bad, so i will update the .txt and pack as much as possible. Be safe and have fun! With that i will link some resources/software below: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ANTIVIRUS: Malwarebytes: https://www.malwarebytes.com/ Older builds: https://support.malwarebytes.com/hc/en-us/categories/360002457994 or/and: https://malwarebytes-anti-malware.en.uptodown.com/windows (i don't know if uptodown is safe or not so i just put the offical malwarebytes exe instead.) Fussing around for older builds: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/255303-is-there-a-way-to-download-older-versions/ Virus total: https://www.virustotal.com/ Guide for virustotal: https://rentry.co/VTGuide TEXT EDITORS: Notepad++: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ Emacs: https://www.gnu.org/savannah-checkouts/gnu/emacs/emacs.html IMAGE VIEWERS: Ahoviewer:https://github.com/ahodesuka/ahoviewer Nomacs: https://nomacs.org/ Imageglass: https://imageglass.org/ jpegveiw: https://github.com/sylikc/jpegview AUDIO PLAYERS: WACUP: https://getwacup.com/ Foobar 2000: https://www.foobar2000.org/ Music Bee: https://getmusicbee.com/ DOWNLOAD MANAGERS: Hitomi downloader: https://github.com/KurtBestor/Hitomi-Downloader (i vouch for this one, as i personally use it.) Gopeed: https://gopeed.com/ or the github: https://github.com/GopeedLab/gopeed Internet Relay Chat: https://hexchat.github.io/ https://github.com/davisonio/awesome-irc BROWSERS: Tor: https://www.torproject.org/ firefox: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/ TORRENTING Qbittorrent: https://www.qbittorrent.org/ Transmission: https://transmissionbt.com/ Deluge: https://www.deluge-torrent.org/ ART: Krita: https://krita.org/en/ 3D MODELING: Blender: http://www.blender.org/ BROWSER EXTENTIONS/TOOLS: Violent monkey: https://violentmonkey.github.io (userscript manager) 4chan XT: https://github.com/TuxedoTako/4chan-xt Bypass all shortlinks debloated: https://codeberg.org/Amm0ni4/bypass-all-shortlinks-debloated COMPRESSION TOOLS: 7-zip: https://www.7-zip.org/ (you can use this to check file hashes, many other people and i personally vouch for this program.) Peazip: https://peazip.github.io/ SOFTWARE FIREWALLS: Simplewall: https://github.com/henrypp/simplewall Windows firewall controll: https://www.binisoft.org/wfc.php I(nternet)R(elay)C(hat): Hexchat: https://hexchat.github.io/ Get started: https://hexchat.readthedocs.io/en/latest/getting_started.html https://github.com/davisonio/awesome-irc MEDIA PLAYER: Vlc: https://www.videolan.org/ PDF READER: Sumatra: https://www.sumatrapdfreader.org/free-pdf-reader VIRTUAL MACHINE: Virtual box: https://igwiki.lyci.de/wiki/VirtualBox (you can use this to test out linux mint to see if you want to make the switch. Sandboxie: https://sandboxie-plus.com/sandboxie/ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4chan: 4chan.org/g/ and /t/ will be your friend. /fwt/ - Friendly Windows Thread: FAQ: >How do I activate Windows? github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts HWID2 mimics a valid Windows installation to generate a permanent legitimate license on MS's activation servers Usage: paste into Notepad, save as .ps1, run it irm https://get.activated.win | iex >and Office? Same method, use Ohook You can also use Office.com if your needs are very minimal or try OnlyOffice/LibreOffice and set it to save in MSOffice file formats >What version should I install? W10 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2021 -10 years support on IoT LTSC, EoL 2032 -5 years on LTSC, EoL 2027 -LTSC releases are binary identical to Enterprise except: -no MS Store, no bloat apps, and no feature/version updates -If you need MS Store run this in cmd: wsreset -i -ISO: 4.5GB W11 Enterprise IoT LTSC 2024 -EoL 2035 -Only if you fell for the 12th+ gen Intel meme and need the new CPU scheduler -Same UI downgrades as regular W11 -ISO: 4.8GB W10/W11 Home/Pro/Edu/Enterprise/EnterpriseIoT -Avoid -Only 1.5-2 yrs support -Limited control over updates -Preinstalled bloatware apps (games, music, news, weather, onedrive, start menu ads, etc) *W11 specific *Removed features and reduced performance in Start, Taskbar and Explorer *Recall bloat (ARM) -ISOs: 6.4~6.6GB >ISOs: Windows IoT LTSC https://pastebin.com/ywkasnhM Windows https://pastebin.com/nUMgAr0b Office https://pastebin.com/G8w5qu6z >Should I debloat / build my own ISO? If you need to ask, then no. If you know what you're doing: https://pastebin.com/S5VKBirt >Windows/LTSC/Office install guide https://rentry.org/windowsinstallguide >Portable programs & reinstall-proofing https://pastebin.com/Zh7WSbJ2 >Useful programs (new installs, essentials, utilities, adobe, etc) https://pastebin.com/hN8nnwns >I miss Windows## OpenShell/RetroBar/WinClassic/StartIsBack BonusPastas: https://rentry.org/fwt https://rentry.org/ltsc Change to .co if links don't work IF YOU WANT TO USE/GET A DIFFRENT COMPUTER: /tpg/ - thinkpad general Don't buy anything OTHER THAN IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad T, X, and W/P Series if you want the Real Business Experience™ >Other business laptops are welcome in /tpg/ (Dell Latitude/Precision, HP EliteBook/ZBook) Why ThinkPad? >Used machines are plentiful and cheap >Excellent keyboards, tactile feel and quiet >Great durability: magnesium roll cage for structural integrity, with high quality plastic body panels >Utilitarian design: e.g. indicator LEDs, 7 row keyboard layout on older models >Docking stations that easily turns your laptop into a desktop >Easy to repair (most models), upgrade & maintain thanks to readily available service manuals for every model, spare parts easy & cheap to obtain >Excellent Linux & *BSD support ThinkWiki - General info about ThinkPads/specs https://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkWiki Model generations: >Classic IBM: T40, T41, T42 >IBM/Lenovo Transition: T43, T60, T61 (T42 - T43: significant difference in specs) >"Classic" Lenovo: T400, T410, T420 (T61 - T400: 4:3 to 16:10) >Transition to old modern: T430, T440, T450 (T420 - T430: membrane to chiclet) >Old modern: T460, T470, T480 (T450 - T460: significantly less thick) >New modern: T490, T14g1, T14g2 (T480 - T490: design change) >New new modern: T14g3, T14g4, ... (T14g2 - T14g3: second design change) BIOS replacement: https://coreboot.org/downloads.html https://libreboot.org/docs/hardware/ https://canoeboot.org/docs/hardware/ Additional resources: https://dankpads.com/tpg/ https://biosimage.booru.org https://1vyra.in Patches: https://github.com/digmorepaka/thinkpad-firmware-patches https://github.com/hamishcoleman/thinkpad-ec Chat: ##ibmthinkpad on libera #/tpg/ on rizon PROCTECT YOURSELF: /cyb/sec/pri/: Cyber-Punk/Security & Privacy This isn't your jobs thread or cert thread, it's a group therapy session. /Cyb/er/sec/urity/pri/vacy general is for the discussion of anything and everything related to cyberpunk culture, cybersecurity, and digital privacy. --[/Cyb/erpunk]----- The FAQ: https://sizeof.cat/post/cyberpunk-faq/ What is /cyb/erpunk? https://pastebin.com/pmn9vzWZ How do I into /cyb/erpunk? https://pastebin.com/5tpNFQds Huge list of cyberpunk media: https://sizeof.cat/post/cyberpunk/ The cyberdeck: https://pastebin.com/7fE4BVBg Cyberlife: https://jinteki.industries/files/cyberlife.7z Bibliothek: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/4m5hd2065hde8/Bibliothek --[/Re/verse Engineering]----- Getting into /re/: https://igwiki.lyci.de/wiki/Reverse_Engineering --[/Sec/urity]----- "Shit just got real": https://pastebin.com/rqrLK6X0 (embed) Cybersecurity basics: https://igwiki.lyci.de/wiki/Cybersecurity_-_/sec/_guide and armory: https://igwiki.lyci.de/wiki/Cybersecurity_-_basics_and_armory learning: https://igwiki.lyci.de/wiki/Cybersecurity_-_Learning/News/CTFs Reference books (PW: ABD52oM8T1fghmY0): https://mega.nz/#F!YigVhZCZ!RznVxTiA0iN-N6Ps01pEJw /sec/ PDFs: https://mega.nz/#F!zGJT1QQQ!O-8yiH845GN26ajAvkoLkA EFF anti-surveillance: https://ssd.eff.org/ Other library: https://mega.nz/file/UCgEGAjb#rwNcnMAQCUUbSp8supsFvn9QEHCWUW86eLcZa16ZG4Y --[/Pri/vacy]----- Tools: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/tools/ Hitchhiker’s Guide: https://anonymousplanet.org/guide.html Hardware: https://ryf.fsf.org/products Frontends: https://igwiki.lyci.de/wiki/Privacy_friendly_frontends OSINT Guide: https://inteltechniques.com/index.html Firmware: https://libreboot.org/ RMS: https://stallman.org/facebook.html --[/hmg/ Hackerman General]----- VM/CTFs: http://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/ - easy beginner https://www.vulnhub.com/ - prebroken images https://www.hackthebox.eu/ - super secret club Huge info dump: https://hmg.neocities.org/ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/ EOL: Thread 1: https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/1esrvlv/windows_10_eol_in_2025_safe_to_let_stay_connected/ thread 2: https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/1cvrcz2/what_are_the_security_risks_associated_with/ cpy/paste of thread 2: EOL? General Question I keep reading about the main problem with running older windows versions after EOL being 'security risks'. I'd just be interested to know what exactly these security risks are? I mean presuming: I'm not a dumbo who downloads dodgy software with abandon, I have good anti-virus already (additional to Defender) and I use a decent firewall (in my case, TinyWall which is set to block everything unless I allow it with an exception) no sensitive info is ever saved in the browser (i.e. passwords / credit card info) the only network I ever connect to is my home one, and there's nobody else on it ... what other bad stuff can happen without MS security updates?? Just curious. Answers: 1.Sooner or later there will be unpatched zero click RCE exploits that can infect the machine simply by being connected to the internet. Realistically it will probably take many years before we reach that point but you never know and would have to constantly be on the lookout for newly discovered exploits. https://0patch.com/ can buy you some more time though it's essentially third party exploit fixes applied directly in memory. 2.Completely overblown. The premise is that once a Windows version stops being patched, new patches for the newer supported versions will be reverse engineered to find the exploits it patches, and those exploits can be used on older windows versions. This tends to be true, but it's rather overstated. For home users almost nobody is directly infected merely through exploits. There's inevitably some level of social engineering involved; from "Visit this particular website" to straight-up running some executable that they shouldn't. I have Windows machines running Windows 2000, XP, 7 and 8.1 connected to my network, for example. They all have their firewalls and Windows defender (if applicable) completely disabled. I've had no issues. The main issues as others have said would be software dropping support for Windows 10. There's two kinds of that "dropping support". Software integrates features from a newer OS and doesn't implement fallbacks, so the program would crash on older releases They "drop support" and just prevent installation/running on the now unsupported version even though they do not actually utilize any new features. The former case, you are usually out of luck; sometimes something like Win32s, KernelEx, One Core, etc shows up and does provide wider functionality and APIs that software uses, but that's not a guarantee and installing those is not really a picnic either. In the latter case sometimes you can workaround things- sometimes the installer is doing the check for example but manually unpacking and installing the program works. You can run Firefox 116 this way (Edit: on Windows 7) even though 115 was the last supported version (they "fixed" it in 117 however by adding the check to the program itself). Stuff will, eventually, make use of platform APIs not available though. For Windows 11 versus 10 I'd expect that to largely affect "Apps" rather than the typical desktop/Win32 applications, since that is where all the "new" Win11 stuff is. Firewall blockage: thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/1ddxce3/what_are_the_downsides_of_firewalling_almost_all/ Question: What are the downsides of firewalling almost all windows processes that try to connect to the internet? I recently reinstalled windows 10 on account of it running slower than usual (despite running on an nvme and regular SSD ,64 GB Ram and i7 9th gen) and decided to run bloatware removal scripts to remove xbox live, the app store, one drive, Cortana, edge and other services I don't use. I've noticed a lot of services running in the background hogging resources as well. My antivirus informs me everytime a service or process tries to connect to the internet and I've been blocking almost every single connection except for the browser exes and steam and whichever services I need online. So far everything seems to be working fine and nothing is broken. I can't help but feel indifferent towards telemetry in general and the thought of data on my machine being uploaded to the cloud or used by organizations which I don't explicitly consent to. I also don't want my machines resources and bandwidth being hogged by online services I don't deem necessary. My antivirus seems to be doing a pretty good job at security. Am I doing something wrong or is there something else/more I should be doing instead? I appreciate all your valuable input and discussions. Windows exes I've found trying to connect to the internet that I've firewalled are: appinstaller backgroundtaskhost curl dashost default-browser-agent devicecensus dismhost dllhost dxgiadaptercache filecoauth fileu installer Microsoft.sharepoint mousocoreworker msiexec nslookup nvngx_update odis_uninstaller officeclicktorun powershell processmanager rundll32 runtimebtoker ruximics sdxhelper sihclient smartscreen systemsettings taskhostw waasmedicagent werfault windowspackagemanagerserver winget winstore.app winword wmiprvse wuauclt wwahost Answer: Block dllhost: Block. Not suspicious but could host any DLL. dxgiadaptercache: Block. Not essential. fileu installer: Block. Suspicious. odis_uninstaller: Block. Suspicious. processmanager: Block. Unknown. You can always unblock it if it proved useful. rundll32: Block. Not suspicious but could host any DLL. ruximics: Block. Not essential. It's part of Microsoft's WinUI framework, but I'm uncomfortable letting it connect. What does such a thing do on the Internet? Decide yourself curl: It's a well-known command-line download utility. Malware and benevolent software alike use it. Allow or deny on a case-by-case basis. In your case, however, I think you ran a shady de-bloater. Remember, de-bloaters have no reason to download and install anything. They're supposed to do the opposite. msiexec: This is Windows Installer. Many apps use it to install themselves. Some need Internet access. Allow or deny on a case-by-case basis. nvngx_update: This is the NVIDIA updater. Personally, I don't install it. powershell: I can't live without PowerShell. For me, it is essential. But you? I suspect you just ran a shady debloater script. Remember, de-bloaters have no reason to download and install anything. They're supposed to do the opposite. runtimebtoker: I know a runtimebroker not runtimebtoker. Check the spelling and the digital certificate to make sure it's the genuine item, not a malware impersonating runtimebroker. The genuine runtimebroker, it is essential. Allow it. wwahost: I have no info on this. I researched it years ago, deemed it trustworthy, and allowed it Internet access. Allow: appinstaller: Allow. Essential. Needs an Internet connection for checking digital certificates on apps that get installed and to install their dependencies. backgroundtaskhost: Allow. Essential. Needs an Internet connection to verify secure-connection certificates. dashost: Allow. Essential. It is the Device Association (DAS) framework provider. It maintains your network connectivity. default-browser-agent: Allow. Not essential. Checks your Internet connectivity for Firefox, which doesn't use Windows itself. Very handy. devicecensus: Allow. Essential. Checks the compatibility of Windows updates with your device. dismhost: Allow. Critical. This is part of the beloved DISM stack that helps Windows repair itself when power outage, bad apps, or the user damages one of the CBS files. filecoauth: Allow. Not essential. It is a part of OneDrive client. If you don't want OneDrive, uninstall it instead of blocking it. Having it running and constantly trying to reach the Internet is counterproductive. Microsoft.sharepoint: Allow. Not essential. It is a part of OneDrive client. If you don't want OneDrive, uninstall it instead of blocking it. Having it running and constantly trying to reach the Internet is counterproductive. mousocoreworker: Allow. Essential. Part of Windows Update. More specifically it is the MoUSO Core Worker. When you connect a device to your PC, it'll ask Windows Update to install the user-mode driver necessary for its proper functioning. nslookup: Allow. Critical. I can't live without it. This is nslookup command-line utility. Its job is to convert domain names to IP addresses. Scripts use it. Allowing to connect never hurts because it can't do anything malicious. Most people rarely use it but there is no telling when they need it. As for you, you've already needed it because it has run and your firewall has noticed. officeclicktorun: Allow. Critical for the proper working of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office. Blocking it may see your precious subscription expire. sdxhelper: Allow. Essential to Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office. sihclient: Allow. Essential. SIH stands for Service-Initiated Healing. It's one of the many pieces of the Windows self-healing system. Uses the Windows Update service to verify the integrity of damaged files. (People on Twitter often come up with more ominous explanations for SIH. They claim it is "Sinister Installation Handler," "Spyware Installation Host," or "Silent Indoctrination Helper.") smartscreen: Allow. Essential. Microsoft SmartScreen is a lesser-known anti-malware component that originally came with Internet Explorer, back when Microsoft didn't develop antivirus. It checks the files you run against a database of known malware. Unlike, Microsoft Defender Antivirus, it doesn't need to install definition updates. systemsettings: Allow. Essential. It's a the Settings app. One of its jobs is to change your Internet settings. So, in a manner of speaking, it connects to the Internet. taskhostw: Allow. Essential. It's a host process for Windows tasks. If it's a task and you want it done, this process does it. waasmedicagent: Allow. Crticial! It's a part of the Windows Update service and verifies your connectivity with the service. werfault: Allow. Not essential. Most people think of it as redundant but like nslookup, you never know when it'll come handy. Microsoft uses it to detect malware outbreaks and bugs. windowspackagemanagerserver: Allow. Essential. It's the service process of the lovely winget utility. See WinGet's entry for details. winget: Allow. Essential. Both de-bloaters and ordinary users love WinGet. It's a utility that installs, uninstalls, and updates your apps, be it Store apps (like Weather and WhatsApp) or traditional apps (like Firefox and Paint.NET). I believe you have run it as a part of your de-bloating script. The de-bloater has used it to remove stuff. (Like I said, it can remove Store apps.) winstore.app: Allow. Essential. Although this is the Microsoft Store process. WinGet also uses it. winword: Allow. Not essential. This is Microsoft Word. If you have a cloud account (Box.net, OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.) or download templates from Microsoft, allow it to connect. wmiprvse: Allow. Crticial! It is the WMI service provider. It maintains your network connection but doesn't connect to any Internet-bound server. wuauclt: Allow. Crticial! It is the venerable Windows Update service in the flesh! It installs Windows Updates, device drivers, UEFI updates, and malware definitions. In addition, DISM uses it to repair your system. Closing notes: You have filecoauth and Microsoft.sharepoint in your list. filesynchelper.exe is related to them, even though it is not on your list. https://www.reddit.com/r/windows https://fmhy.net/ IF YOU WANT TO GET/USE A DIFFRENT COMPUTER: https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/ https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/wiki/index/buying/ Copy/pasted from the link above: Buying Your First ThinkPad The first thing you'll want to do is learn which model is suited for you. With all the available series and models. It can be a bit confusing, but fortunately there is a very thorough article that focuses on the older models, but still provides insight on the newer models. It is a must-read for anyone looking to purchase a ThinkPad. Most of your questions will be answered there. Read it twice! Unlike with most other laptops, there is a huge market for old/used ThinkPads. ThinkPads age very gracefully, and many swear by their long life and durability. If you think it's a bad idea to buy used electronics, you're right, but ThinkPads aren't your normal electronic devices that spoil easily. Chances are, you really don't need the latest model and will be more than happy with an older one. Here is a nice story from a user who bought a 7-year old ThinkPad. The next step is to search this subreddit for more information. You can be sure that every ThinkPad model has been discussed to death here! For example, the T450(s) is a quite popular model and comes up often. A quick search reveals a many discussions in which many frequent questions have already been answered several times over! If you're about to drop $1000+ on a machine, it's generally a good idea to read every post relevant to your model that you can find. It won't take more than an hour or two and is time well-invested. Used ThinkPad Buying Notes ThinkPads make a great used machine due to their durability and ease of maintenance. Buying used not only saves money, but also offers features which are no longer offered in new ThinkPads (Non 16:9 screens, 7 row keyboards, 9 cell extended batteries which make good handles, etc). Buying a used ThinkPad is a great alternative to a cheap new laptop, as the ThinkPad will have a superior build and feel, making it a more pleasant and long lasting experience. It is also a great way to save money on a laptop and a good chance to try out the ThinkPad experience. ThinkPads often hold their value well, so you can sell it if it does not quite fit your needs. A good resource is the ThinkPad buyer's guide for n00bs, which is also located in the sidebar. It includes details for the various models, rough pricing estimates, performance charts, and other important details to consider when purchasing a used thinkpad. It is a great place to start your thinkpad journey. Where to Buy Lenovo markets ThinkPads mainly through its online store, and in the Outlet. Unfortunately, ThinkPads are rarely sold in stores. Any prudent purchase strategy should include comparing the models and prices at Lenovo, versus like new or used values on sites like Ebay. ThinkPads are commonly available refurbished and in overall excellent operational condition. The best values on still competitive equipment is usually found on 2-3 year old laptops. Another place to look when considering a purchase of a Thinkpad is r/ThinkpadsForSale. r/ThinkpadsForSale This is a subreddit for the buying and selling of Thinkpads. It's worthwhile to check it out and post what you want while searching for a computer. This can be less hassle-free and more-legitimate than Ebay at times with a reputable Redditor when you pay with Paypal Goods & Services. Ebay Ebay is a place where many people sell used Thinkpads. Certainly, check out Ebay while shopping for a computer. Often good deals can be found on eBay for varying models. The Lenovo Outlet There is also middle ground between buying used and new: the Lenovo outlet. The Outlet sells refurbished/restocked ThinkPads that are essentially new. There are sometimes excellent deals on the outlet and it's always worth checking out before making a purchase. Outlet (US) Outlet (UK/FR/DE/IR) Frequently Asked Questions Visit the Purchasing Section of the FAQ page _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "I don't have a key!" Who says you need one? https://massgrave.dev/ Cpy/pasted: Method 1 - PowerShell (Windows 8 and later): ❤️ Open PowerShell (Not CMD). To do that, right-click on the Windows start menu and select PowerShell or Terminal. Copy and paste the code below and press enter irm https://get.activated.win | iex You will see the activation options. Choose [1] HWID for Windows activation. Choose [2] Ohook for Office activation. That's all More options Alternatively, you can use the following (It will be deprecated in the future.) irm https://massgrave.dev/get | iex The URL get.activated.win might be blocked by some DNS services because it is a new domain. note The IRM command in PowerShell downloads a script from a specified URL, and the IEX command executes it. Always double-check the URL before executing the command and verify the source if manually downloading files. Be cautious, as some spread malware disguised as MAS by using different URLs in the IRM command. MAS Latest Release Last Release - v2.9 (20-Dec-2024) GitHub / Azure DevOps / Self-hosted Git Features HWID (Digital License) Method to Permanently Activate Windows Ohook Method to Permanently Activate Office KMS38 Method to Activate Windows/Server Till the Year 2038 Online KMS Method to Activate Windows/Server/Office For 180 Days (Lifetime With Renewal Task) Advanced Activation Troubleshooting $OEM$ Folders For Preactivation Change Windows Edition Change Office Edition Check Windows/Office Activation Status Available in All In One and Separate Files Versions Fully Open Source and Based on Batch Scripts Fewer Antivirus Detections Activations Summary Activation Type Supported Product Activation Period Is Internet Needed? HWID Windows 10-11 Permanent Yes Ohook Office Permanent No KMS38 Windows 10-11-Server Till the Year 2038 No Online KMS Windows / Office 180 Days. Lifetime With Renewal Task Yes Method 2 - Traditional (Windows 7 and later): Download the file using the links provided below. https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/archive/refs/heads/master.zip or https://git.activated.win/massgrave/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts/archive/master.zip 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. That's all. note The IRM command in PowerShell downloads a script from a specified URL, and the IEX command executes it. Always double-check the URL before executing the command and verify the source if manually downloading files. Be cautious, as some spread malware disguised as MAS by using different URLs in the IRM command. MAS Latest Release Last Release - v2.9 (20-Dec-2024) GitHub / Azure DevOps / Self-hosted Git Features HWID (Digital License) Method to Permanently Activate Windows Ohook Method to Permanently Activate Office KMS38 Method to Activate Windows/Server Till the Year 2038 Online KMS Method to Activate Windows/Server/Office For 180 Days (Lifetime With Renewal Task) Advanced Activation Troubleshooting $OEM$ Folders For Preactivation Change Windows Edition Change Office Edition Check Windows/Office Activation Status Available in All In One and Separate Files Versions Fully Open Source and Based on Batch Scripts Fewer Antivirus Detections Activations Summary Activation Type Supported Product Activation Period Is Internet Needed? HWID Windows 10-11 Permanent Yes Ohook Office Permanent No KMS38 Windows 10-11-Server Till the Year 2038 No Online KMS Windows / Office 180 Days. Lifetime With Renewal Task Yes