For the next four years, that computer ran flawlessly. Every 180 days, the "Ghost" in the toolkit would silently wake up, shake hands with the registry, and reset the clock for another six months.

: It is available as a free extension through the Visual Studio Code Marketplace. 2. Microsoft Toolkit (Third-Party Activation Tool)

Microsoft Toolkit 2.6.5 is an unauthorized third-party utility designed to bypass official activation protocols for Microsoft Windows and Office products