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Re:Microsoft Account to local account conversion guide erase... by npteljes on Monday June 24, 2024 @11:39AM (#40777372)
There is no github script that fixes this, there are scripts that redirect the activation mechanism to pirate activation servers that validate every incoming request. Not knowing this mechanism beforehand, I was very surprised by this, because this is what even many activator software do as well.

I consider it a major breach of trust from the authors. Maybe there can be an exploit that uses the activation mechanism as a vector, and then, many of such machines will be compromised. This is a risk, and it's something that a user needs to evaluate before going into it.

I personally solve this for myself by running the activation server emulator myself. It's open source software and really easy to set up as well.

https://github.com/Wind4/vlmcsd

Re:Microsoft Account to local account conversion guide erase... by chronogram on Monday June 24, 2024 @01:32PM (#40778681)
This is untrue. The script being referred to by the original comment activates your IoT LTSC as perfectly genuine at Microsoft's own server, no third party comes into play.

https://massgrave.dev/

Re:Microsoft Account to local account conversion guide erase... by npteljes on Monday June 24, 2024 @05:36PM (#40781104)
Right, I forgot about the digital license activation method. I even used it myself in the past, albeit manually. Thanks for the correction.