No need to be connected to the Internet to activate Windows XP thanks to this tool shared by a generous Reddit user! The operating system is safe to use by nostalgics and other enthusiasts.
Today, everyone swears by Windows 10 and Windows 11. At least for those who stay at Microsoft, the company co-founded by a Bill Gates convinced that artificial intelligence will make Google and Amazon disappear. Today, we learn that Windows XP, an operating system still prized by some nostalgic and passionate people, has been cracked to be activated offline.
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Windows XP operating system can be activated without internet
Windows XP is very old and inevitably, Microsoft has terminated support and disabled the servers that allow its activation. But a recent blog post by tinyapp tells us that retroreviewyt, a Reddit user, cracked the operating system to activate it offline.
Called xp_activate32.exethis tool allows users activate Windows XP while offline. This 18 KB file soberly named Windows XP Activation: GAME OVER does not require an Internet connection to activate the operating system. No need to connect to potentially risky online environments with this solution.
Microsoft no longer supporting Windows XP, any online activation is less secure than this offline tool. The operating system is full of possible flaws and vulnerabilities. Enthusiasts prefer to use it without an internet connection.
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What is Windows XP and why is it so popular?
Windows XP was launched in 2001, quickly became one of the most popular operating systems. It was in 2014 that Microsoft ended its support. This ecosystem has marked many major changes with the general public. There is talk of better driver management, improved stability and support for certain technologies. Without forgetting the introduction of the famous Start menu still present today in Windows 11, whose file explorer has been improved.
Windows XP played a huge role in the adoption of PCs by the general public. For example, native Wi-Fi support has shaken up the market. Navigation and intuitive use also have their part in this success.
Source : neowin
