John Hammond Discusses Frustrating Windows 11 Activation Experience

In this video, John Hammond discusses with Tiberias a frustrating and complex experience related to activating Windows 11. The story begins in 2020 when Tiberias built a computer and purchased a Windows 10 license from the Microsoft Store, linked to his Microsoft account. With the end of Windows 10 support approaching, Tiberias decided to build a new PC compatible with Windows 11, including a TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Tiberias attempted to transfer his Windows 10 license to the new PC by following Microsoft's instructions, which indicated this should be possible. However, despite several attempts and the correct display of devices on his Microsoft account, the activation process failed. He then contacted Microsoft's technical support, which led to a series of calls and transfers between different agents, each trying various solutions without success. After several hours and multiple transfers, a technician finally decided to use a third-party script called "massgrave" to activate Windows 11. This script, although widely used and considered reliable by the community, is not officially approved by Microsoft. The technician ran the script, successfully activating Windows 11. This use of an unofficial script by Microsoft's technical support raises questions about internal procedures and the incentives to quickly close support tickets. John Hammond and Tiberias discuss the implications of this situation. They highlight that using third-party scripts to activate Windows poses security risks, particularly in terms of the supply chain and potential vulnerabilities. They also note that Microsoft, the owner of GitHub where the script is hosted, could technically remove this script, but this could cause public outcry given the number of similar exploits and scripts present on the platform. The video highlights the challenges and frustrations associated with Windows activation, as well as Microsoft's technical support practices. It raises questions about the use of unofficial solutions by support technicians and the potential risks involved. Ultimately, this experience illustrates the complexities and challenges users may face when navigating Windows activation procedures. To learn more, watch the full video at the following address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93u0ae-7Wkw