For those interested in the technical side of activation, modern open-source scripts found on GitHub (like Microsoft Activation Scripts) are generally considered more transparent and safer by the tech community than old .exe files from 2010.

The Mini KMS Activator is a lightweight executable script designed to emulate a server on a local machine.

Since Office 2010 no longer receives security updates, using it—even if successfully activated—leaves your computer open to exploits via malicious Word or Excel files. Better Alternatives