Many computer users who install unofficial versions of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office packages, or official releases without proper license keys constantly face the issue of activating these software products.

In such a situation, a small application called KMSpico can come to the rescue. What this program is and how it works will be explained in our article. Its usage seems simple, especially since users don’t have to do much themselves. However, it’s important to pay attention to some crucial details, as without them, successful activation cannot be achieved.

KMSpico: What Is It?

As many have guessed, the application is an offline-type activator that can independently generate licenses and activation keys for Windows and Office. This prevents these software products from suddenly “complaining” about being used illegally and requesting activation with an official license key. But where to get such a key? Buy one? The price might be quite high, and users are generally not in a hurry to spend money. This is precisely why they turn to KMSpico. We understand what kind of program it is, but let’s take a slightly different look at it.

If we delve into what KMSpico does with Windows 10 or earlier versions, as well as Office suites, to be honest, the activator could be called if not illegal, then at least semi-legal software, akin to various key generators capable of creating unofficial registration keys or license files for official software. To be completely honest, we are dealing with hacking here, plain and simple computer piracy.

If you decide to activate, for example, Office 2013, another version of the suite, or even an operating system, it should be crystal clear that using this software is illegal, as it violates international norms protecting intellectual property rights.

Supported Software Products:

Now let’s see what exactly the application allows you to activate. Among Microsoft’s software products, it covers:

• Desktop versions of Windows, starting from Vista and ending windows 11.
• Server OSs like Server 2008 and 2012(R2).
• Office suites, starting from Office 2010 and above.

If for some reason you are unable to activate your Office, then you need to use the more functional - Microsoft Toolkit

Note: Keep in mind that for the application to function properly, the .NET Framework platform must be installed on the system, with a version no lower than 4.0.

How to Use KMSpico in Windows 10:

Now let’s get to the practical use of the program. First, you need to download and install it. It’s worth noting that the application comes in both installable and portable versions, with the latter not requiring installation on the hard drive. Using the portable version might be more practical. But that’s up to you. Whether during installation or when launching the application, the first thing you need to do is disable all protection, including antivirus, SmartScreen, Firewall, and Windows Defender’s “Protection.”

If after installation your antivirus or firewall gives warnings about unwanted software in the system, you’ll need to add the program itself to the exclusion lists (in the case of the portable version, it’s just one executable file, KMSpico.exe).

Using KMSpico Activator:

All actions must be performed with administrative privileges; otherwise, you won’t be able to start the program correctly.

If you see a User Account Control (UAC) prompt, give consent for the application to run.

Reactivation Nuances:

The problem is that the program activates the aforementioned software products only for a specific period, after which it performs reactivation (automatically). For this purpose, a task is created in the “Task Scheduler” by the utility. The task runs automatically. Under no circumstances should you delete or disable it.

Detailed instructions for using KMSpico

1. Download the activator archive

• Launch KMSpico (Password: 2023)
  A window with a clear interface will appear in front of you

_{Do not forget to disable antivirus programs, including Windows Defender, as they can block the activation process.}

To activate automatically, enter the number “1” in the console and wait for the activation process to complete. The program will automatically find non-activated versions of Microsoft Windows&Office and activate them.

Alternatives to the Activator:

If, for some reason, the above-described program does not suit you, you can just as well use a similar utility called KMSAuto Net, which is only available in a portable version.