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Activate Windows 11 Pro free

An guide how to activate Windows 11 Pro for free

Why?

Because you will get some more features like an Bitlocker and host your device as an External Desktop which can be accessed through the internet

Am i also able to switch from any other edition to Pro?

The answer is yes! You can switch from almost any edition to Pro completely for free!

Note for users with unactivated Pro edition

People which already have Pro, but not activated, can skip to this step.

Getting started

What you first need to do is open CMD (Command Prompt) as Administrator using this keyboard key:

Windows-logo key+ R

And now type in "cmd.exe" in the box

It should now look as something like this:

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Now press this keys on your keyboard:

ctrl+shift+enter

Now you have something like this:

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Now, click on "yes"

Now you have something like this:

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The commands

Now, type the following command: slmgr.vbs /upk Now it will give an message, click on OK

And now this command: slmgr.vbs /cpky It will give an message once again, and click on OK again

And now type this command: slmgr.vbs /ckms Once again click on OK when you get an message

Edition upgradable check command

Now we are gonna check of your edition is supported to upgrade to Pro, run the following command to check this: DISM /online /Get-TargetEditions If you see "Professional" in the list, then you can upgrade your Windows edition to Pro for free!

Running Windows Pro installer

Now, copy and paste this complete command:

sc config LicenseManager start= auto & net start LicenseManager

sc config wuauserv start= auto & net start wuauserv

changepk.exe /productkey VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T

exit

It will run an installer and you will see an message:"% complete"

Now wait until it's 100% and it's not weird that you will get an error

When you get the error, just click Exit and then reboot your pc.

You will now see an message that he is running updates and is installing features, just wait until its done and check "info" in settings, You will see that Windows 11 Pro is installed!

But we are not done, You will see that it isn't activated and that you can't change some settings, now we are gonna fix that!

Activating Windows Pro

Now we are gonna run some other commands to activate Windows 11 Pro

Press these keyboard keys once again:

Windows-logo key+R

It looks like this again:

Run Dialog With cmd.exe Text In It

Press ctrl+shift+enter

You will get an message, just click on Yes

Now you will get an Command Prompt.

Type the following commands one for one to activate:

slmgr /ipk W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX

slmgr /skms kms8.msguides.com

slmgr /ato

Now you have Windows 11 Pro and it activated! You can check settings to see it.

Video Tutorial

There is also an video tutorial to make it easy to follow. Click on the image below to see the video tutorial on YouTube.

Video Tutorial

Last Words

I hope you enjoy it! If you have any further questions, you can email me at "Minionguyjpro@gmail.com" or comment on this guide.

@Syph0nn
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Syph0nn commented Apr 25, 2024

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WORKSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

@Tula-Magar
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Tula-Magar commented Apr 28, 2024

Thank you! for sharing the product key. I got the Enterprise but another product key changed back to pro. Thank you! have a bless life ahead

@KirillProgrammerTop1gg
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Thanks

@akashhebbar
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100% Working

@Candratama
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thanks, work for my VM using Parallels

@UNIWARE-GIT
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Genius!

@Sup3r8ffici4l
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So if you have trouble with the last part for activation. You can go to your settings and use the GUI instead of cmd to activate. Just copy key from code line. Good Luck. And thank you for this I just did it and it works. MS refused to activate my windows after HW change so THANKS! i emailed you thank you also lol.

@thiagovasconcellos
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Works like a charm.

@Takismix
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Ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ... Ενώ στην αρχή μου έβγαλε Windows 11 Enterprise, μόλις πέρασα στο τελευταίο βήμα με την ενεργοποίηση του κλειδιού με έβαλε κατευθείαν στην PRO έκδοση .. να είσαι πάντα καλά..🥰

@roryboi
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roryboi commented May 11, 2024

THANK YOU BRO

@brianitira1
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thanks buddy, it works

@i-am-faith
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Thank You Bro
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@rolawg
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rolawg commented May 12, 2024

Wait, why did I get enterprise instead of pro?

(Though I'm not complaining... lol)

@i-am-faith
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i-am-faith commented May 12, 2024

@rolawg Follow the entire process in the above documentation

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@RatanNganba
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IMG_20240512_131952
I have activated now.Thanks a lot.

@chris122354
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first i dont believe but when i try it works thankyou for this
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@rolawg
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rolawg commented May 12, 2024

@rolawg Follow the entire process in the above documentation

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Broski I did. I just got enterprise instead of pro.

@shahedrahman14
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Thanks a lot, sir. hats off.

@hneana
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hneana commented May 16, 2024

it didn't work for me

@hneana
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hneana commented May 16, 2024 via email

@hneana
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hneana commented May 16, 2024 via email

@alemeaddisie
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It works correctly. thank you.

@vagman
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vagman commented May 17, 2024

Worked like a charm. Thank you!

@Huntertea
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I get this error when i try to activate windows any idea why?

@vrgistvan
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does not work for me :C

@Integer404
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nice one, tryna remotely access my pc.

proof?

@Osama1Asghar
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Even though it worked but removed the key after learning that the windows is activated through organization's activation key and my pc can be remotely accessed through it. i would advice everyone to not follow this method

@Osama1Asghar
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nice one, tryna remotely access my pc.

proof?

proof is that the windows is activated through the organization's activation key and your pc can be remotely accessed when activated theough organization key

@Anubrata-Das
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Anubrata-Das commented May 21, 2024

Why I am getting this error, please help me , This does not work

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@fsulun
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fsulun commented May 21, 2024

Bir dakika bu nedir?
kms8.msguides.com
arkadan dolanma yoluyla mı aktif olduk, bu server KMS nedir?

@fsulun
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fsulun commented May 21, 2024

Başkasına ait lisans anahtarı ile aktif olduk. slmgr /ipk W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX
başka bir Bilgisayar üzerinden veya başka bilgisayar bizim PC mize sızar mı?????

@DearDragon1
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11 pro ye hey from home
Just blown my mind updated to 11 pro from Home but needed to run the second (after restart) part 2 times. First time error was shown.

@preciouswunderly
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It upgradeable key, only if you need upgrade from home to pro, if you want key for activaiton, Bought my key from partner microsoft https://hypestkey.com/product/windows-11-pro/, they also giv me coupon code hypfine10

@wenzylking
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Hey, will I get all the updates and support from Microsoft as usual?

@vagman
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vagman commented May 27, 2024

@wenzylking working completely normally with updates for two weeks now, so yes.

@wilfred05777
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Thank you for these it helps

@wenzylking
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@vagman Thankyou for confirming brother

@bertbatac
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Awesome! worked for me :D Thanks bunch

@sichev
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sichev commented May 29, 2024

Thanks for a guide.
Nothing to download (no any scam software)
Just get a correct key directly from Microsoft for your system

@shaoxp
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shaoxp commented May 30, 2024

Thanks very much for this. very helpful. i update from my preinstall home edition to pro. i am a developer, home edition is useless. Thanks again.

@MayTone4
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MayTone4 commented May 30, 2024

nice one, tryna remotely access my pc.

proof?

proof is that the windows is activated through the organization's activation key and your pc can be remotely accessed when activated theough organization key

You're totally wrong, while organization activation key itself doesn't enable remote access, it will require other tools to be installed and grant permission for remote access.

The activation key itself doesn't enable remote access at all, unless you install any other tools along with it. Please do not post false information which you have no idea about. Key is completely safe to use.

@akhil9808
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it works like a charm, thank you 👍

@prakashpc1
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Thank you so much. it's working

@preciouswunderly
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It upgradeable key, only if you need upgrade from home to pro, if you want key for activaiton, Bought my key from partner microsoft https://hypestkey.com/product/windows-11-pro/, they also giv me coupon code hypfine10

They also help activate my microsoft office, thanks you!

@VictorHugoRoman
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VictorHugoRoman commented May 31, 2024

it's working, thanks!

@DinnerBone422
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This Method only seams to work on some machines. Personally it worked perfectly for me. If I was doing this again I would create a system restore point before attempting this, this means that If this does not work then I can go back and don't have to live with a unactuated version of Windows.

@Ave6683
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Ave6683 commented Jun 2, 2024

It works, thanks

@emperorjwl
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thanks for this

@Benjosefi
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Benjosefi commented Jun 4, 2024

To get a legit key, just go to Sftkey for a Windows 11 Pro key

https://www.sftkey.com/product/windows-11-pro-retail-key/

instant delivery and great support

Thank you for this

@dlong0426
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Untitled
Worked for me. Much love!!!

@lxdfly
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lxdfly commented Jun 8, 2024

Works for me! Thanks!

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lxdfly commented Jun 9, 2024

But why my browser is managed by your organization ? please explain this to me ?
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@lxdfly
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lxdfly commented Jun 9, 2024

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please explain this to me . why my personal data can be controlled by organization ?

@MayTone4
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MayTone4 commented Jun 9, 2024

But why my browser is managed by your organization ? please explain this to me ? image

The message "Your browser is managed by your organization" in Chrome doesn't necessarily mean an organization can directly see your browsing activity. There are a few reasons why you might see this message:

Company Issued Device: If you're using a computer issued by your workplace or school, it likely has management software installed. This software can enforce browsing policies and security settings. It can also report information about the device, like browsing activity, back to the IT department.

Browser Extensions: Certain browser extensions can also trigger this message. For instance, security or parental control extensions may manage your browsing experience.

Policy Settings: Even on a personal device, you may have enabled a policy that tells Chrome to be managed by your organization. This could have been done through a work or school account you signed into Chrome.

Here are some ways to check who manages your Chrome browser:

Click the three vertical dots in the top right corner of Chrome and go to Settings.
Click "Advanced" at the bottom of the page.
Under "Settings", you'll see if Chrome is managed by your organization.
If you see "Managed by your organization" and you're not using a work computer or school device, you can try disabling any recently added browser extensions. You can also reset Chrome's settings to remove any policies that may have been set.

Let me know if you have other questions about managing Chrome profiles or browser extensions.

@sairaa918
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why it is not working

@arleengard
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Thanks you! https://hypestkey.com/product/windows-10-professional/, Activated without any problem Checked key on showkeyplus and key retail, they also partner microsoft Coupon works for me! hypfine10

Thanks brother, that working

@gildowillis
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It upgradeable key, only if you need upgrade from home to pro, if you want key for activaiton, Bought my key from partner microsoft https://hypestkey.com/product/windows-11-pro/, they also giv me coupon code hypfine10

That working for me thanks

But i bought here https://www.g2g.com/hypestkey/ , because they have 100% reviews

@GGBondDN
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the key will be expired 6 months later, what should i do then? how can i return to my old activation key?

@saurabhdubey1987
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Thanks bro!
It worked perfectly!
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@myprodiamond
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To get a legit key, just go to Sftkey for a Windows 11 Pro key
https://www.sftkey.com
instant delivery and great support

Thank you very much. It saved me 90% of what Microsoft charged.

@sanjarbek-ismatov
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I was using windows 11 home with OEM license. Because my hp laptop has been linked to digital license and it was completely free. I followed your instructions, can I install as I did if I want to install home version? I mean It was free and I didn't have to activate anything, doesn't you instruction affect my oem key?

@lynleyberrones
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It upgradeable key, only if you need upgrade from home to pro, if you want key for activaiton, Bought my key from partner microsoft https://hypestkey.com/product/windows-11-pro/, they also giv me coupon code hypfine10

That working for me thanks

But i bought here https://www.g2g.com/hypestkey/ , because they have 100% reviews

Thanks you! my windows activated now

@nldeathfury007
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thanks bro it really worked thank you

@williamafton-png
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thanks very much for free activation, works also on tiny11

@feliperoque
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Valeu mestre, funcionou perfeitamente. No meu caso, só rodei a última parte, pois já tinha uma licença instalada.

@dcodeu
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dcodeu commented Jun 19, 2024

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Wow, I've been searching for months for information on how to upgrade Windows to the Pro version, and this guide works like a charm.
Thank you so much!

@Sri-9339
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Sri-9339 commented Jun 21, 2024

As we are using domain to activate "slmgr /skms kms8.msguides.com", will our system connect your domain ?

How make sure system is not bound to kms8.msguides.com ? How make sure system is not effected by kms8.msguides.com ?

And Windows is activated for 180 days ? This action is not permanent ?
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@brancovail49
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It upgradeable key, only if you need upgrade from home to pro, if you want key for activaiton, Bought my key from partner microsoft https://hypestkey.com/product/windows-11-pro/, they also giv me coupon code hypfine10

That working for me thanks

But i bought here https://www.g2g.com/hypestkey/ , because they have 100% reviews

Working bro, thanks you!

@GiapKun
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GiapKun commented Jun 24, 2024

I appreciate it, but I wonder I just reinstalled Windows 11, will this help me use it for free forever?

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kian674 commented Jun 26, 2024

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DUDE TYSM.

@MaryamElGohary
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I really want to thank you as the third method worked for me
can you tell me how to activate Microsoft office ?

@xolt10
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xolt10 commented Jun 27, 2024

the last command did not work for me could i get some feedback? im talking about slmgr /ato

@omerkaya466
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Ekran görüntüsü 2024-06-27 150758

@xolt10
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xolt10 commented Jun 27, 2024

the last command did not work for me could i get some feedback? im talking about slmgr /ato

i succussfully managed to activate pro after following the guide once again i probably either missed a step or did something incorrectly

@BlackOrchard
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BlackOrchard commented Jun 27, 2024

Installation worked fine, but Windows update don't work anymore. Says Error 0x8000ffff

Edit: seems to be working after reboot

@farhankzs
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After successful installation, everything works fine except the Windows Security. A prompt came saying "This app can't open. Check the Store for more info about Windows Security."
20240628_162904

@prereloluwa
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It worked, thank you

@ahnaffietra
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Hi
I tried this method. Initially it worked normally. but during the restart process, the windows blue/green screen with the words windows insider... (I couldn't read it clearly because it happened very quickly).

and I just remembered that I did join the Windows Insider program. does it matter?

*i'm sorry my english bad. i hope you understand😊

@dominik-hava
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As we are using domain to activate "slmgr /skms kms8.msguides.com", will our system connect your domain ?

How make sure system is not bound to kms8.msguides.com ? How make sure system is not effected by kms8.msguides.com ?

And Windows is activated for 180 days ? This action is not permanent ? image

Have you managed to find some info about this?

@galvenlissete
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It upgradeable key, only if you need upgrade from home to pro, if you want key for activaiton, Bought my key from partner microsoft https://hypestkey.com/product/windows-11-pro/, they also giv me coupon code hypfine10

That working for me thanks

But i bought here https://www.g2g.com/hypestkey/ , because they have 100% reviews

That worked, thanks you!!!!

@scottfly189
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thanks!It's very good!

@Chimerainfinity
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Nice

@kbsolan
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kbsolan commented Jul 4, 2024

This is right informaton about wimdows 11 pro activation.

@chaniagoedelberto2
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It upgradeable key, only if you need upgrade from home to pro, if you want key for activaiton, Bought my key from partner microsoft https://hypestkey.com/product/windows-11-pro/, they also giv me coupon code hypfine10

That working for me thanks

But i bought here https://www.g2g.com/hypestkey/ , because they have 100% reviews

That worked, thanks you!!!!

Thanks brother

@StateSource
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Why it's not working on Windows on RaspberryPi
...

@sadok-dorbez
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Love you <3

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