How to Use KMS Cleaner 2.2 to Remove KMS Activation from Windows
KMS activation is a method of activating Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office products using a server that runs the Key Management Service (KMS). This is usually done by organizations that have a volume license agreement with Microsoft, but some users may also use KMS activation for personal or testing purposes.
However, KMS activation is not permanent and requires periodic reactivation from the KMS server. If you want to switch to another activation method or remove the activation altogether, you need to use a tool that can clean up the KMS activation from your system. One such tool is KMS Cleaner 2.2, a free and portable utility developed by Ratiborus.
In this article, we will show you how to use KMS Cleaner 2.2 to remove KMS activation from Windows in a few simple steps.
What is KMS Cleaner 2.2?
KMS Cleaner 2.2 is a small and lightweight program that can detect and delete all traces of KMS activation from your Windows system. It can also reset the activation status of your system and restore the original license information. KMS Cleaner 2.2 supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and Office 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019.
KMS Cleaner 2.2 is available as a free download from various websites, such as Soft Detox, Hitfile, or Docker Hub. The file size is only 1.31 MB and it does not require installation. You can run it directly from any folder or USB drive.
How to Use KMS Cleaner 2.2 to Remove KMS Activation from Windows?
To use KMS Cleaner 2.2 to remove KMS activation from Windows, follow these steps:
- Download KMS Cleaner 2.2 from one of the links above and extract the ZIP file to a folder of your choice.
- Run the KMSCleaner.exe file as administrator. You may see a warning message from your antivirus software or Windows Defender, but you can ignore it as the program is safe and does not contain any malware.
- You will see a simple interface with four buttons: Analyze, Clean, Exit, and About. Click on Analyze to scan your system for any traces of KMS activation.
- After the scan is complete, you will see a report of the detected items in the lower part of the window. You can also view more details by clicking on the Log button.
- If you want to remove the KMS activation from your system, click on Clean. The program will delete all the files and registry entries related to KMS activation and reset your system’s activation status.
- After the cleaning process is done, you will see a message saying “Cleaning completed successfully”. You can also check the Log button again to see what has been deleted.
- Restart your computer to apply the changes.
Congratulations! You have successfully used KMS Cleaner 2.2 to remove KMS activation from Windows. You can now activate your Windows system using another method or leave it unactivated if you prefer.
Tips and Warnings
- KMS Cleaner 2.2 is designed to work only with KMS activation. It will not affect any other types of activation, such as MAK or OEM.
- KMS Cleaner 2.2 may not be able to remove all traces of KMS activation if you have used multiple KMS tools or servers in the past. In that case, you may need to use other methods or tools to clean up your system completely.
- KMS Cleaner 2.2 may not be compatible with some