What Does This Code Do: irm https://get.activated.win | iex?

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Asked By CuriousCat123 On

I'm curious about the functionality of this PowerShell command: `irm https://get.activated.win | iex`. What exactly does it do?

4 Answers

Answered By PirateAye85 On

C'mon, you know why you’re looking into this! Just run it if you really want to. But be warned, there are risks involved whether it's piracy or not. Just be cautious!

Answered By SafetyFirst_99 On

It registers your hardware ID with Microsoft's servers to provide a legitimate license key for Windows or Office. Just a heads up, this can get you in trouble if it’s used for piracy, so be mindful of the legalities involved!

Answered By TechWhiz07 On

This code essentially downloads a script from the specified URL and executes it immediately. It's a shortcut for running scripts, but be careful! It can be risky since you're not verifying what you're running, so it could easily contain harmful code.

Answered By RealTalkGuru On

Basically, it's a command to directly execute whatever script is hosted at that link. It's super simplified as it runs without any checks, so you're basically trusting that the source is safe. Definitely not recommended unless you know what you’re doing!

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