3 posts tagged with "Activation"

This section delves into the evolving landscape of Windows activation, focusing on recent challenges and innovative solutions. Discover how a significant Windows update impacted a new activation exploit and the ingenious methods employed to circumvent these issues. We also examine broader implications for Microsoft's code quality control in the wake of such events.

The &s that (temporarily) killed TSforge

July 8, 2025 · 15 min read

Lyssa

Lyssa

Researcher @ MASSGRAVE

Introduction

A recent Windows update killed our new activation exploit, TSforge... or so we thought. I will break down what went wrong, how we worked around the problem, and in the process, make a point about the apparent decline in Microsoft's code quality control.

Download Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) v3.11

Run MAS_AIO.cmd directly, or download the ZIP archive if your browser blocks the script.

PowerShell one-liner (recommended):

irm https://get.activated.win | iex

If the download or the script doesn't work, please temporarily disable your antivirus (including Windows Defender real-time protection) and try again. Activation tools are commonly flagged as false positives.

Microsoft Activation Scripts — Open source on GitHub