How to Use KMSAuto — Complete Activation Guide (2026)
The most comprehensive step-by-step guide for activating Windows and Microsoft Office using OfficialKMSAuto in 2026. Works on every edition of Windows 7–11 and Office 2010–2024.
Before you start: temporarily pause Windows Defender real-time protection. Every KMS activator triggers a generic HackTool detection — re-enable protection once activation finishes.
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Disable real-time antivirus protection
Open Windows Security → Virus & threat protection → Manage settings → toggle Real-time protection OFF. Re-enable it after activation.
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Download OfficialKMSAuto
Use the green button on this page. The archive is ~5 MB and verify the hash yourself. .
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Run as administrator
Right-click KMSAuto.exe → Run as administrator. A standard UAC prompt appears — click Yes.
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Pick your activation method
Green HWID button = Windows 10/11 digital license. Ohook = Office 2019–2024 permanent. TSforge = universal. KMS = 180-day lease.
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Click the big activation button
Wait ~30 seconds. You'll see 'Successfully activated' in the log.
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Reboot and verify
Restart the PC. Open CMD → run slmgr /xpr → expect 'permanent activation' or 'expires in 180 days'.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This short tutorial shows the full activation process from download to verified activation.
Verification commands
Run these in an elevated CMD or PowerShell to confirm activation:
slmgr /xpr— show Windows activation expiryslmgr /dlv— detailed license info- Office app → File → Account → verify "Product Activated"