8 docs tagged with "Windows"

Activate Windows 10 and 11 for free using a single PowerShell command via the Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) project.

Step-by-step guide to activate Windows using a local KMS server on your network with slmgr commands.

Upgrade from Windows 11 Home or Pro to Enterprise for free, unlocking Group Policy, BitLocker, LTSC updates, and more.

Common Internet File System (CIFS) and Server Message Block (SMB) are network file sharing protocols that enable clients to access files and services on remote servers. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for setting up CIFS/SMB with Proxmox, covering both server and client configuration.

How to create a local administrator account on Windows using Command Prompt — a safe fallback before making changes that affect Microsoft Account authentication.

Learn how Microsoft's Key Management Service (KMS) works for activating Windows and Office at scale on a local network.

An overview of Windows OS editions — Home, Pro, and Enterprise — covering features, system requirements, and a comparison with Linux.

Learn what the Windows Global Device Identifier (GDID) is, what data it collects, and how to disable or block it for improved privacy.