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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Welcome to the MAS FAQ! Here you'll find answers to the most common questions. If you don't see your question here, feel free to Contact Us — we're happy to help!



Getting Started

How do I use MAS?

For a full guide on permanent activation with HWID, see this section.


How can I activate Windows permanently?

Select the HWID activation option in MAS.


How do I download and install Office?

Follow the steps in the genuine installation media guide.


How do I activate Office permanently?

Choose the Ohook activation method within MAS.


Troubleshooting

Activation failed — what should I do?

See our troubleshooting guide for common solutions.


Is MAS safe? How do I know it’s not malware?

MAS is fully open-source, with over 125K stars on GitHub and millions of users worldwide. You can inspect the batch files in any text editor, or use ChatGPT for code review.
If you prefer, you can also perform manual activation — see this guide.


How can I remove HWID, Ohook, TSforge, KMS38, or Online KMS activations?

Check out these guides for removing each activation type:


Windows & Office Questions

How do I download the full Windows 10/11 Enterprise LTSC version?

Refer to the genuine installation media guide.


Can I upgrade Windows from Home to Pro?

Yes! In MAS, select the “Change Windows Edition” option.


Will I lose my files when upgrading from Home to Pro?

No, your data will remain safe.


I changed my Windows edition, and now it’s deactivated — what now?

Just run HWID activation again. Each Windows edition needs its own activation.


Is it safe to connect my Microsoft account after activating with MAS?

Absolutely, it’s safe.


Can I update Windows/Office after activation?

Yes — updates will work as usual.



Office-Specific

I’m in Russia and can’t download Office. Any workaround?

See this guide for bypassing regional restrictions.


Can I activate Office 365?

Yes, with the Ohook activation. Note: MAS does not unlock server-side Office 365 features such as 1TB OneDrive, but you get almost all other features and 5GB of free OneDrive storage.


Can I get the Copilot feature in Office with MAS?

No. Copilot is an add-on available only to official Microsoft 365 subscribers.


Can I use Python in Excel after MAS activation?

No. Python in Excel is a cloud feature for Microsoft 365 subscribers.


I see an “Office is not genuine” banner — what should I do?

Simply re-run the Ohook activation from the latest MAS version.


Other Common Questions


Can I delete the MAS folder after activation?

Yes, it’s safe to delete the MAS folder once activation is complete.


How does MAS activation actually work?

See the Docs section for detailed info.


Does MAS work for Windows Vista/7/8.1?

Yes, TSforge, Ohook, and Online KMS options work for these versions.


Can I donate or support the project?

This project doesn’t accept donations and is completely free. It’s a community-driven project, and profiting from piracy is not supported.


Troubleshoot

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