LiLmEgZ Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I was just wondering if there is a way to KMS Activate Windows 8.1 Professional yet.... if there is, point me in the right direction :)I'm just trying to get prepared to do a few upgrades for people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR_Alex Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I was just wondering if there is a way to KMS Activate Windows 8.1 Professional yet.... if there is, point me in the right direction :)I'm just trying to get prepared to do a few upgrades for people.Unfortunately not yet, but expect it in the futureOr expect something better than kms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 I was just wondering if there is a way to KMS Activate Windows 8.1 Professional yet.... if there is, point me in the right direction :)I'm just trying to get prepared to do a few upgrades for people.Unfortunately not yet, but expect it in the futureOr expect something better than kms...Thanks, but I prefer KMS becuz its LOCAL Activation and no need to contact MS :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR_Alex Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I was just wondering if there is a way to KMS Activate Windows 8.1 Professional yet.... if there is, point me in the right direction :)I'm just trying to get prepared to do a few upgrades for people.Unfortunately not yet, but expect it in the futureOr expect something better than kms...Thanks, but I prefer KMS becuz its LOCAL Activation and no need to contact MS :)What about something that doesn't contact MS but its not kms :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 And what would that be, Alex?I just know that KMS works super fantastic so that's what I will most likely stick with :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europe Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 OMG ! Alex, do you mean something like slic 2.2 (bios mod, permanent activation) like win7 ? that would be great . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacius Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 There is presently no way to KMS activate Windows 8.1. Windows 8.1 (and Microsoft Office 2013 on Windows 8.1) use KMS protocol v6, which hasn't yet been cracked and emulated. People are working on it, but there is no telling if/when it will be cracked and if/when it will be released to the public. For comparison, Windows 8.0 came out in August, 2012, and it wasn't until March, 2013 that KMS protocol v5 was successfully cracked and emulated. Online hosts and offline virtual hosts were available long before March, 2013, but I wouldn't expect any of those to exist until after general availability later this month (if at all, since they usually involve the use of a legitimate KMS host key that could easily be blacklisted). Online KMS hosts and offline virtual hosts are limited in that the KMS PID cannot be randomized, which would make blacklisting pretty easy.If you want to activate Windows 8.1, the only way to do so (right now) is with a valid retail key. Alternatively, there are ways to legitimately activate Windows 8.1 using the old Windows 8.0 Pro WMC retail keys that were available for free in 2012, but I wouldn't recommend activating Windows 8.1 using any keys found on the internet since they could easily be blacklisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaloo1995 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 alex we are listening and waiting........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) Lacius... The KMS usually gets released to the public......... Microsoft Toolkit 2.4.X is perfect example of that ;)KMSNano/KMSAuto was also another method that was publicly released too :P Edited October 6, 2013 by LiLmEgZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacius Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Lacius... The KMS usually gets released to the public......... Microsoft Toolkit 2.4.X is perfect example of that ;)KMSNano/KMSAuto was also another method that was publicly released too :PYes, I talked about those methods in my above post.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xateeq Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 OK so KMS activation will take some time to come out, till then cant we have a crack of some sort that disables the watermarks and activate Windows nagging till a proper kms activators come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacius Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 OK so KMS activation will take some time to come out, till then cant we have a crack of some sort that disables the watermarks and activate Windows nagging till a proper kms activators come out. "Hacktivators" like what you described above are usually frowned upon because 1.) Microsoft could easily patch them with a Windows Update, and 2.) A simple sfc /scannow would probably undo the hacktivator. Likewise, there are ways to activate Windows 8.1, albeit public keys have the potential to be blacklisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
november_ra1n Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) Likewise, there are ways to activate Windows 8.1, albeit public keys have the potential to be blacklisted.First I want to thank those helping out with keys and activation assistance. I just have one question however before I attempt it. Since so many people will use each key with different installation IDs, I guess it might not take long for Microsoft to detect overuse and block them. So what happens next to all those who had successfully activated earlier using the same key? Does Windows start complaining that it is no longer activated, and one has to go through the whole process all over again with a new key? That would be a real PITA. :( Let me tell you once more every key will be blocked one day nothing is forever, but even they are your system still will be activated and you do all MS Update use the Windows same as paying customer, this was the case since MS XP i can tell you i have install windows 7 on one of my VMware 3 years ago key has been blocked after few weeks activation but my Windows still activated since then, this was the case since XP till now if you are asking about future i am not fortune teller i can not predict about future but i can tell you past experience last 6-8 years. Worse senario here lets we all think MS will introduce build in or online genuine check after 1-2 year or even earlier what are we gonna lose nothing we can still enjoy 1-2 years free on the house, beside even this situation we will have to manage to get new working keys reactivate again it is like a circle, this did not happened till now but just saying... Extra Note: Always Try to be safe side as much as possible always backup activation whenever offline tool available at the moment working one Windows Toolkit 2.4.9 instruction and download link in this topic >>>Here is the what i got in my VMware activated by Phone:Windows 7 Enterprise.................since December 2009Windows 8 Pro............................since September 2012Office 2010 .................................since November 2009Office 2013 ..................................since public announcedWindows 8.1 Pro+ Enterprise + Single Lang since 28 August 2013They all still activated status by the time all those keys has been blacklisted...........Just ask the people has previously activate their Microsoft Product via Phone, they will tell you their own experience.. Edited October 7, 2013 by november_ra1n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR_Alex Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) OK so KMS activation will take some time to come out, till then cant we have a crack of some sort that disables the watermarks and activate Windows nagging till a proper kms activators come out.Disabling the watermark and "activating" windows is a horrible idea haha seriously though...P.S. I'm still working on it. I would have finished it by now but I don't have much free time.I also have managed to replicate the slmgr -dlv from a volunteer using some of their files.Exactly the same activation number, pid, etc... And this is not reversed when running sfc /scannowI'll keep you guys updated :) Edited October 8, 2013 by AR_Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezza Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2885698 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR_Alex Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2885698Nice now we just need the csvlk key or for someone to leak their company's server address ;) Edited October 8, 2013 by AR_Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrett Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I found this http://thepiratebay.sx/torrent/9064773/Windows_8.1_RTM_KMS_Permanent_Activator_v1.1Anybody could test it please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeMasteR Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 KMS + Permanent in one filename. It doesn't make sense, does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xateeq Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I found this http://thepiratebay.sx/torrent/9064773/Windows_8.1_RTM_KMS_Permanent_Activator_v1.1Anybody could test it please ?The torrent is removed too :) so yeah it was fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezza Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) NO LONGER WORKS AS SERVER TAKEN DOWNkms activate Office 2013 on Win8.1 VOLUME only. Credits heldigardConfirm that your Date, Time and Region Settings are correct. Activation may not work if these are set wrong.Go to Start → All Programs → Accessories → Command Prompt.Right-click the Command Prompt program entry.Select Run as Administrator. This is important, activation will not complete if you do not run as Administrator.At the prompt type, type the following command and press enter:cd\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15(if you are running the 64 bit replace "Program Files" with "Program Files (x86)")Now you should see eitherC:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15> orC:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office15>Type:cscript ospp.vbs /sethst:o2013v6.no-ip.biz(wait for the command to finish executing)Type: cscript ospp.vbs /act(wait for the command to finish executing)You have now successfully activated Microsoft Office.***DOES NOT ACTIVATE 8.1*** Edited October 19, 2013 by tezza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrett Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I found this http://thepiratebay.sx/torrent/9064773/Windows_8.1_RTM_KMS_Permanent_Activator_v1.1Anybody could test it please ?The torrent is removed too :) so yeah it was fake.Lucky me, i don't opened the file Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btokfans Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I heard by replaceing data.XXX files from win8.1 preview will be able on line activate win 8.1 RTM.Is it true ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR_Alex Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I heard by replaceing data.XXX files from win8.1 preview will be able on line activate win 8.1 RTM.Is it true ?Yes but then you will have a nice little watermark telling you its for evaluation etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xateeq Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I heard by replaceing data.XXX files from win8.1 preview will be able on line activate win 8.1 RTM.Is it true ?Yes but then you will have a nice little watermark telling you its for evaluation etc...U can remove it via using watermark remover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoneye Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 this topic should be closed since its says win 8.1 activation making ppl think there is a NEW activation out for win 8.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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