v3.5.0 - Complete WPF Refactor

KMS Activator v3.5.0

Download

• KMS_Activator.exe - Signed executable (Code signed by 50bvd)

Verification

• SHA256: See RELEASE_INFO.txt
• Signed by: 50bvd
• Certificate: Self-signed (valid for 5 years)

Installation

1. Download KMS_Activator.exe
2. Run as Administrator
3. If Windows SmartScreen appears, click "More info" → "Run anyway"

What's New

See CHANGELOG.md

v2.0

Changelog: v1 → v2

Comparison between kmsact.ps1 (v1) and kms-act_v2.ps1 (v2)

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Added

• Advanced User Interface:

  • Interactive menu with automatic system detection (Windows version, build, architecture).
  • Enhanced ASCII Art with colors and professional styling.
  • Detailed status messages (success/failure) with exit codes and execution time tracking.

• Multi-Edition Windows Support:

  • Support for Pro, Education, Enterprise, Home editions with dedicated KMS keys.
  • Ability to switch Windows editions (e.g., Home → Pro).

• Office LTSC 2021 Installation:

  • Automated download of the Office Deployment Tool (ODT).
  • Predefined XML configuration for installing Office, Visio, Project, and Access.

• Maintenance Tools:

  • Full Office uninstallation.
  • Removal of activation keys (Windows + Office).
  • Scheduled task for monthly activation renewal.

• Process Management:

  • Watch-Process (spinner + timeout) and Watch-Download (progress bar) functions.
  • Improved error handling and cancellation of stalled operations.

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Modified

• Code Structure:

  • Modular design with dedicated functions (Enable-Windows, Enable-Office, etc.).
  • Centralized global variables in $Global:Config for unified settings.

• Windows Activation:

  • Replaced raw slmgr calls with cscript for stability.
  • Added automatic detection of the current Windows edition.

• Office Activation:

  • Multi-version support (Office 15, 16, 32/64-bit) with automatic path detection.
  • Removed dependency on Initialize-OfficeLicense (integrated logic).

• Security Enhancements:

  • Strengthened administrator rights checks.
  • Automatic cleanup of temporary files post-installation/uninstallation.

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Fixed

• Office Path Issues:

  • v1 assumed Office was installed in Office16. v2 checks all possible paths.

• Critical Error Handling:

  • v1 lacked timeout mechanisms for stuck processes. v2 kills processes after 5 minutes.

• User Feedback:

  • v1 displayed raw, unformatted messages. v2 uses color-coded statuses ([+], [-]).

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Optimizations

• Performance:

  • Parallel downloads and silent ODT extraction.
  • Reduced redundant registry calls.

• Compatibility:

  • Explicit support for Windows 10 and 11 (auto-detection).
  • Added checks for 32/64-bit architectures.

• Customization:

  • Option to manually set a custom KMS server via the menu.
  • Centralized configuration for keys and URLs in $Global:Config.

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Removed

• Redundant Code:
  • v1’s linear logic (if W/O/B) replaced with dynamic menus.
  • Simplified Office license activation (no more Push-Location/Pop-Location).

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Release Notes

GitHub Link: https://github.com/50bvd/kms-act
Recommendations:

• Run the script as Administrator.
• Use option 5 for a clean Office LTSC 2021 installation.
• Check menu 6 (Misc) for advanced tools (uninstall, custom KMS server).

This update delivers a complete overhaul for improved reliability, flexibility, and professionalism. 🚀

1.1

Implementation at startup of the set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass script in order to execute the script with the right execution policy, and addition of a function to rearm the GVLK key for office

1.0

Release

First commit