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conhost.exe

windows cli UAC

Activate Windows

Try Example

Activate Windows for free with these steps:

  1. Press Win-R on your keyboard.

  2. Type conhost and press Enter.

  3. Press Ctrl-V to paste the desired configuration.

  4. Press Enter to submit.

References:

Mitigations:

  • Never run activation commands from unsolicited sources

  • Use official Windows activation methods only

  • Be suspicious of free activation offers

Activate Windows

Try Example
UAC

Activate Windows for free with these steps:

  1. Press Win on your keyboard.

  2. Type conhost and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter.

  3. Click Yes when prompted

  4. Press Ctrl-V to paste the desired configuration.

  5. Press Enter to submit.