Alright, let’s get real. I’ve been down this road—desperation, guilt, and a laptop full of sketchy .exe files. First, KMS (Key Management Service) keys aren’t inherently malicious. They’re a legit Microsoft tool for enterprise bulk licensing. But when randos online sell ‘lifetime’ KMS keys for $10, it’s almost always a scam or malware.
I tested this KMS activator https://activators.pro/en/microsoft-office/2021/ after reading mixed Reddit reviews. Here’s the breakdown:
What It Actually Does:
The tool emulates a corporate KMS server, tricking Office into thinking it’s licensed. Unlike cracks, it doesn’t alter system files.