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Here are a few steps to try: Verify that your key is an OEM SLP Key (mgadiag) Verify that you have the correct OEMBIOS files (mgadiag, you will need to copy the results to the clipboard, this information isn't visible in the GUI) Verify that the bios contains the string in the correct location (debug) Verify that the adress ranges were submitted correctly (notepad) Verify that the files arn't corrupt (extract, hashcalc)

There are no publicly released keys for the other OSs. Microsoft expects IT department to be constantly installing Windows XP Pro so thay have released those keys. They don't expect home users to constantly be installing home OSs or businesses to be constantly installing server OSs. You will need to extract these keys from a working system or learn how to use Google.

Debug. s f000:c000 3fff "ASUS_FLASH" Unfortunately debug is case sensitive and the SLP sting is not.

It means that the string "ASUS_FLASH" must be located within the 3FFF bytes of memory starting from F000:C000. These ranges are all in the BIOS.

The routines aren't exposed.

This has been considured but the decryption algorithm might be MSs IP and we want to keep this project legit.

Does anyone know what method Dell uses to add SATA drivers to their XP CDs? I'm interested in adding SATA drivers to my Windows Home Server DVD but I can't use OemPnPDriversPath because the unattended answer file is dynamicly created during the setup process.

These products are normally used by business customers. A technician that installs windows frequently cannot be expected to call Microsoft for every install. A home user that installs infrequently can be expected to call Microsoft to activate XP.

The CD-Key is stored in the registry using the same encoding scheme as XP. The XRM-MS file is imported into C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\SoftwareLicensing\tokens.dat.

I've had some success installing on 2003 server but It still needs the DVD. I'm still working on getting the installer to work completely from my hard drive so I can install WHS through RIS. My goal is to be able install WHS on a Dell PowerVault 715N.

Copy the XRM-MS file to \SOURCES\$OEM$\$$\SYSTEM32\OEM\ (you will need to create this directory). Create a file called PID.TXT and place it in \SOURCES\. The contents should be as follows: [PID] Value="XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX"

The winnt.sif exists only to provide the product key so it technically is a partially unattended install. It is possible to create the CD without the winnt.sif but you will have to manually enter the correct key (not the key on the sticker).

The search engine choices are stord under HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes.

I think that the keys are interchangable between all languages except Russian and Chineese. You will have to get the appropriate language DVD.

You need to use the "/makelocalsource:all" argument. This is documented in the TabletPC docs but seems to be missing from the MCE docs.

You don't need to, you can base your custom build on the Anytime Upgrade DVD. You will need to extract the activation information from a running system, see this thread for more info.

I'm not sure what you're trying to accomplish. It looks like you are just opening the applet and then canceling it. If this is what you are doing you can just send the {esc} key without having to worry that futere versions of the applet will have a different layout.

Not true.My notebook came with Ultimate 64 bit. I've got like 5 programs I like that I cannot use since they do not run under 64 bit. iTunes does not recognize my burner as a burner, just a regular CD/DVD player under 64 bit, but does recognize it as a burner under 32 bit. So the choice was clear, I needed to get a 32 bit Vista. I was given a 32 bit Ultimate disc & was told the same thing, that my key would work. Not a chance, my key does not validate the 32 version I have. I did the clean bloatware free install, added only the necessary drivers, wifi, quickplay, updated nVidia & wireless mouse. I started getting "this copy of windows is not validated errors & had the call MS, re enter key or reinstall Windows errors" & I have a legit disc! So now I have to go back to my 64 bit version, or buy a 32 bit version to get its specific key. This is beacause your PC uses OEM Activation 2.0 and has nothing to do with which version you are using. You should use a keyfinder to determine what Key was used to install at the factory and backup the XRM-MS file. When you install the 32bit use the factory key and import the XRM-MS file using SLMGR.VBS. For more information see the following thread: No oembios files for Windows Vista?

You can use MGADIAG to determine if an installed key is a SLP Key. This forum's rules don't allow the posting of product keys.

I think that the new document should be empty. Here's my version: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html> <head> <title> </title> </head> <body> </body> </html>

All keys except Starter Edition will work with either 32 bit or 64 bit. Starter Edition keys will only work with 32 bit.

It is possible with the correct hardware to modify the SPD information on your memory but if you claim that you have more capacity than you actually do but you will just end up with errors when you try to access the nonexisting memory.

This case is different. Since the origional motherboard was defective, the motherboard can be replaced withoud creting a new PC. The Recovery CD won't work with the replacement but you can install with a hologram CD and the case COA. You will have to activate by phone and explain that the origional motherboard was defective.

Where is this file & how do I use it?? In the directory c:\windows\system32\oem\ there should be a file with the extension XRM-MS, copy this file to the \SOURCES\$OEM$\$$\SYSTEM32\OEM\ directory on the DVD (you will need to create this directory). Also extract the product key that HP used to install in the factory NOT THE KEY ON THE COA STICKER using the magical jellybean keyfinder and create a file called PID.TXT in the \SOURCES\ directory. The contents of PID.TXT should be in the following format: [PID] Value="XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX"

My HP came with 64 bit Ultimate & I also got that anytime upgrade DVD.So what's in it, what's it for & should I use it? I haven't touched it since I thought I didn't need to being I have Ultimate. The Anytime Upgrade DVD has the same bits as you would get if you purchased a PC from a System Builder or a retail copy. It is provided in order to allow you to purcase licenses for additional PCs (if you have Ultimate) or to purchase an upgrade to higher version (if you don't have Ultimate) You can extract the XRM-MS file and license key from your PC and add them to the Anytime Upgrade DVD to create a DVD that will preactivate but will perform a generic install without all the junk that normally gets bundled with new PCs.