![]() Since then, I've used the computer as normal, accessing the internet, and the system has remained "activated," and its never prompted me to activate Windows. There's no public hotspots around me, only neighbors routers and they're all secured! Yet, there it was. No connection via Wifi, at least none where I'd signed in to any connections plus I didn't even have the wifi antenna connected to the motherboard. Further, the computer had not been and was not connected to the internet during any of this process. So, after clicking on the Activatin Settings tab, to my complete surprise, it stated "Windows is activated with a digital license." Mind you, I used NtLite to disable Windows from automatically starting the activation routine. (I did NOT enter the Product Key to be integrated by NtLite into the install files!)ģ.) Used Rufus to create a bootable USB drive from which to install Windows.Ĥ.) Removed the original M.2 SSD from the computer, added a brand new, never used M.2 SSD to the computer and installed the NtLite'd Windows 10.ĥ.) Started up the computer with the fresh install and added the Product Key via the "Change the key" link on the "About" screen within Window's "Settings."Ħ.) Then I went to the "Activation Settings" screen in order to activate Windows (after which I has planned on using NtLite to thoroughly gut the live install of Windows, removing such nuisances as Microsoft Store, Updates, Security Center, Metro Apps, Edge, etc, etc.) I added nor removed no other components, drivers, or installers. Here's how it happened:ġ.) Downloaded a fresh 21H2 ISO directly from Microsoft.Ģ.) Used (a paid-for, registered copy of) NtLite to ONLY do the following: Trim all editions exept Pro, Download and integrate the latest updates specific to version 21H2, add the local Administrator account, disable the initializatoin of automatic updates, downloads, activation, etc. Windows activated as soon as I entered my Product Key, but I was NOT connected to the internet. Just Click “Create ISO” and select the location to save it.Had something weird happen just after a Windows 10 installation, and I'm wondering if it has happed to anyone else. Windows 10 Editionįinally, we are ready to make the ISO. Here is the list of generic keys for various Windows 10 Editions. Note: This is the longest of all the stages and took almost 15 minutes on a good system Dummy Keys for Windows 10 Once you have everything the way you want it, simply apply the settings. There are a TON of customizations you can do here, but DO NOT OVER DO IT! Past the imported presets that automatically set the services you need and a few other quality of life settings, you should also import the drivers for the system you are installing it on.
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