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  1. Mahad13 Win User

    How to Secure My Microsoft Account and Device After Linking to a Virus-Infected KMS Server?"


    I recently reinstalled Windows and activated it using a genuine product key. However, I found that my Microsoft account was previously linked to a cracked and virus-infected KMS server.Should I continue using the same Microsoft account, or is it safer to create a new one to avoid any potential issues related to the previous activation? Additionally, what steps should I take to ensure both my account and device are secure after this change?

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    Mahad13, Oct 31, 2024
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  2. Microsoft Store no longer working after using custom KMS activation server.

    Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.



    To address the issue of switching from a custom KMS server to the official Microsoft activation service and resolving problems with Microsoft Store apps, follow these steps:

    1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
      • Right-click on the Start menu and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)".
    2. Remove the KMS Key:
      • Enter the following command to uninstall the current product key:

      • This command will uninstall the current product key from Windows.
    3. Clear the KMS Server:
      • Enter the following command to clear the KMS server name from the registry:

      • This command removes the KMS server information from the registry.
    4. Clear the Product Key from the Registry:
      • Enter the following command to remove the product key from the registry:

    5. Reset the Activation Timers:
      • Enter the following command to reset the Windows activation timers:

      • This command resets the activation state, putting the system back to a pre-key state.
    6. Restart the Computer:
      • Restart your computer to apply the changes.
    7. Enter the New Product Key:
      • After the restart, open Command Prompt as Administrator again and enter the new product key:

      • Replace <Your-New-Product-Key> with your official Microsoft product key.
    8. Activate Windows:
      • Finally, activate Windows using the following command:

    If you continue to experience issues with Microsoft Store apps after switching back to the official activation method, try the following steps:

    1. Reset Microsoft Store:
      • Open Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
      • Find "Microsoft Store" in the list and click on it.
      • Click on "Advanced options" and then click "Reset".
    2. Clear Microsoft Store Cache:
      • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
      • Type wsreset.exe and press Enter. This will clear the Microsoft Store cache.
    3. Re-register Microsoft Store:
      • Open PowerShell as Administrator and run the following command:

    4. Check for Windows Updates:
      • Ensure your system is up to date by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and checking for updates.

    By following these steps, you should be able to switch from a custom KMS server to the official Microsoft activation service and resolve any issues with Microsoft Store apps.

    I would kindly recommend refraining from utilizing free Windows activation tools in order to mitigate potential issues such as the one described.



    Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!
     
    Munkhbayar B., Oct 31, 2024
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  3. Reinstall Windows machines infected by virus

    Hello Loan,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing in Windows. We will help you.

    • Did you try resetting the PC plugging in to AC power?
    • Did you try scanning the PC using security software and check if it could clean the virus?
    I suggest you to run Microsoft Safety scanner to make sure that computer in not infected by malware.

    Refer:
    Microsoft Safety Scanner


    Disclaimer : Any data files that are infected may only be cleaned by deleting the file entirely, which means there is a potential for data loss.

    After performing the scan using the above application check if the system is functioning fine with no Virus.

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Oct 31, 2024
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  4. bruinator Win User

    How to Secure My Microsoft Account and Device After Linking to a Virus-Infected KMS Server?"

    steps taken for infected Pc's.


    I was hoping someone could give me a list of step by step instructions you use as a guide to clean virus, malware...etc. so I can keep my PC clean if it gets infected.

    thx
     
    bruinator, Oct 31, 2024
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