# Credits

The MAS project would not be possible without the generous help and the use of tools and scripts from other developers. We would like to thank all those wonderful people and projects.

### Activation Methods Contributions

| Activation Methods | Contributors                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|--------------------| |
| HWID               | [**asdcorp**](https://github.com/asdcorp) - [Original HWID method](https://nsaneforums.com/topic/316668-microsoft-activation-scripts/page/29/#comment-1497887), reinvented HWID after [free upgrade block](https://devicepartner.microsoft.com/en-us/communications/comm-windows-ends-installation-path-for-free-windows-7-8-upgrade), [Integrated_Patcher](https://github.com/asdcorp/Integrated_Patcher_3), [GamersOsState](https://github.com/asdcorp/GamersOsState) (not in use anymore) <br /> [**May**](https://github.com/ave9858) - Universal Ticket for HWID <br /> [**WitherOrNot**](https://github.com/WitherOrNot) - SPP Client Lockbox signing key (currently in use) <br /> [**vyvojar**](https://github.com/vyvojar) - slshim (not in use anymore) <br /> [**sponpa, leitek8**](https://nsaneforums.com/topic/316668-microsoft-activation-scripts/page/21/?tab=comments#comment-1431257) - slc.dll improvements (not in use anymore)                                                                                                                                   |
| Ohook              | [**asdcorp**](https://github.com/asdcorp/ohook)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| TSforge            | **Core Research and Development** <br /> [**WitherOrNot**](https://github.com/WitherOrNot) - Lead tool development, reverse engineering, testing <br /> [**asdcorp**](https://github.com/asdcorp) - Initial demonstrations, reverse engineering, tool development, testing <br /> [**abbodi1406**](https://github.com/abbodi1406) - Reverse engineering, development, testing <br /> [**Lyssa**](https://github.com/thecatontheceiling) - Reverse engineering, tool development, testing <br /> <br /> **Other Contributions** <br /> [**Emma (IPG)**](https://github.com/InvoxiPlayGames) - Vista [SPSys IOCTLs](https://github.com/InvoxiPlayGames/vistaspctl) and physical store format <br /> [**May**](https://github.com/ave9858) - Code formatting, build setup <br /><br /> **Special Thanks** <br /> [**BetaWiki**](https://betawiki.net/) - Documenting beta builds used for reverse engineering <br /> [**Rairii**](https://github.com/Wack0) - Assistance with initial reverse engineering efforts |
| Online KMS         | [**WindowsAddict**](https://github.com/WindowsAddict) - Forked [abbodi1406's](https://github.com/abbodi1406) [KMS_VL_ALL](https://github.com/abbodi1406/KMS_VL_ALL_AIO) <br /><br /> **Acknowledgements** <br /> [**MDL Forums**](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/forums/51/) - The home of KMS emulators <br /> [**Hotbird64**](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/50234/) - The resourceful vlmcsd tool, and KMSEmulator source development                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| KMS38 (Deprecated) | [**asdcorp**](https://github.com/asdcorp) - Original KMS38 method <br />  [**May**](https://github.com/ave9858) - Universal Ticket for KMS38 <br /> [**WitherOrNot**](https://github.com/WitherOrNot) - SPP Client Lockbox signing key                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |

### MASSGRAVE

| Entity                                         | Contribution                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
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| [asdcorp](https://github.com/asdcorp)          | [[HWID/KMS38](https://nsaneforums.com/topic/316668-microsoft-activation-scripts/page/29/#comment-1497887)] [reinvented HWID after [free upgrade block](https://devicepartner.microsoft.com/en-us/communications/comm-windows-ends-installation-path-for-free-windows-7-8-upgrade)] [[TSforge](https://github.com/massgravel/TSforge)] [[GamersOsState](https://github.com/asdcorp/GamersOsState)] [[Integrated_Patcher](https://github.com/asdcorp/Integrated_Patcher_3)] [[Rearm](https://github.com/asdcorp/rearm)] [[Set-WindowsCbsEdition](https://github.com/asdcorp/Set-WindowsCbsEdition)] [[clic](https://github.com/asdcorp/clic)] [RE and tool development] [Branding materials] [Great help] |
| [WitherOrNot](https://github.com/WitherOrNot)  | [[TSforge](https://github.com/massgravel/TSforge)] [SPP Client Lockbox signing key for HWID/KMS38] [[winkeycheck](https://github.com/WitherOrNot/winkeycheck)] [[Keyhole](https://massgrave.dev/blog/keyhole)] [[warbird-docs](https://github.com/WitherOrNot/warbird-docs)] [[TSPKgen](https://gist.github.com/WitherOrNot/c34c4c7b893e89ab849ce04e007d89a9)] [RE and tool development]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| [abbodi1406](https://github.com/abbodi1406)    | [[TSforge](https://github.com/massgravel/TSforge)] [[CAS](https://massgrave.dev/check_activation_status)] [[KMS_VL_ALL](https://github.com/abbodi1406/KMS_VL_ALL_AIO) (Online KMS used to be a fork of it)] [RE and tool development] [Enormous help and problem solving]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| [awuctl](https://github.com/awuctl)            | [[hwid-stuff](https://github.com/massgravel/hwid-stuff)] [[licensing-stuff](https://github.com/awuctl/licensing-stuff)] [[info](https://github.com/massgravel/activation)] [[MVS Dump](https://github.com/awuctl/mvs)] [RE and tool development] (Currently retired)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| [Lyssa](https://github.com/thecatontheceiling) | [Official mascot] [[TSforge](https://github.com/massgravel/TSforge)] [[LyssaRDSGen](https://github.com/thecatontheceiling/LyssaRDSGen)] [RE and tool development]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| [May](https://github.com/ave9858)              | [Universal Ticket for HWID/KMS38] [DISM API method to change Windows edition] [[CleanOffice.ps1](https://gist.github.com/ave9858/9fff6af726ba3ddc646285d1bbf37e71)] [[Keyhole](https://massgrave.dev/blog/keyhole)] [RE and tool development] [Great help]                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| [WindowsAddict](https://github.com/WindowsAddict)                           | MAS author (retired)  
| [Enthousiast](https://forums.mydigitallife.net/members/enthousiast.104688/) | ISO uploads                                          |

And finally, thanks to the MAS users for their interest, feedback, and assistance. ❤️
