2023-08-08 04:33:00
That was definitely not planned: As part of a so-called bug bash for Windows 11, Microsoft employees accidentally shared a link to the StagingTool, a program used internally at Microsoft to activate hidden functions in Windows 11.
Sometimes companies also leak information on purpose, but in this case it really looks like a glitch. in one Bug bash for Windows 11 a link to an internal Microsoft tool was accidentally shared. The so-called staging tool is used to unlock hidden features in Windows.
Shortly following the glitch was noticed, Microsoft removed the link, but once it’s on the internet, it usually stays there. Since then, the staging tool has been diligently shared among users.
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The staging tool from Microsoft can do this
The staging tool unlocks new functions via IDs. Image: Image: Screenshot/CHIP
We looked at the staging tool. It is similar to another tool that follows the exact same idea, unlock hidden features. What is meant is the ViVeTool.
The staging tool also does not offer a graphical user interface and the EXE file is not even 1 MB in size. So you have to operate the software via the command line and feed it with the right input. Built-in commands enable or disable Windows features via feature IDs.
You can use the StagingTool to search for IDs, turn features on and off, and reset values as well. There is also a test mode that deactivates activated functions following a restart.
If you want to experiment with it, you can get the necessary ones IDs von GitHub obtain. Important: You are working deep inside Windows and a lot can go wrong. For example, Windows Insiders can use ID 44776738 to unlock Windows Copilot.
Download: ViVeTool
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