Bezalel
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Posts posted by Bezalel
-
-
Is it possible (even in PM) to get public installation keys for XP HOME, XP MCE and SBS 2003 (R2)? on M$ link i found only XP PRO and TABLET... Many Thanks
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.
0 -
Is there a program or a way to play with an award bios to see those memory ranges? does the modbin6 with a hex editor find the ranges?
Debug.
s f000:c000 3fff "ASUS_FLASH"
Unfortunately debug is case sensitive and the SLP sting is not.
0 -
Hi I am new to MSFN but i read stuff on here before about slipstreaming stuff and unattended installs... but what i was wondering was what does this mean
'f000','c000','3fff','ASUS_FLASH'
I think it is in the bios somewhere but i have some questions..that any help would be greatly appreciated.
1) are they memory addresses in the BIOS?
2) if they are how would i get there Hex editor / other programs
3) and would "ASUS_FLASH" have to be in the f000 c000 and 3fff locations if it is memory addresses?
it has probly been said already if it has im sorry if you could point me to the post # or help it would be appreciated..
thanks in advanced
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.
0 -
Understandable. What about calling out to the routines within XP to get that information, so you're not distributing their IP?
The routines aren't exposed.
0 -
My biggest suggestion, though, is to incorporate your oembios.dat decryption information to automatically look through all available file sets to determine which one(s) apply to the current machine (or a given BIOS dump image) rather than duplicating the information in an .ini file.
This has been considured but the decryption algorithm might be MSs IP and we want to keep this project legit.
0 -
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.
0 -
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.
0 -
Does anyone know where the activation key is saved after you load it using slmgr.vbs? Is there a registry entry or something?
Background here is I'd like to do a clean install on my laptop, but it only comes with recovery DVDs. I can use the Anytime Upgrade DVD to run the clean install, but would like to "back up" my activation from the original installation first, then use that to activate the clean install (trying to avoid any interaction with MS).
I'm aware that I can obtain the oem xrm-ms file from other sources, but would prefer to copy it from the existing install.
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.
0 -
i am wondering, has anyone tried installing the whs msi packages in the whs folder (which is in the root of the cd/dvd) on a windows version other then the one it comes with?
i'm gonna try this tonight, to see if i can make it work with windows 2000
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.
0 -
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"0 -
I do not need an Unattended Install. I just need a XP CD so I can do a Clean Install.
I see in the winnt.sif it says UnattendedInstall=Yes
I do not understand what that means.
I need to be able to Partition and Format manually and then install XP.
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).
0 -
The search engine choices are stord under HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes.
0 -
Hi all. I have a little problem My friend get Dell laptop from his son. There is preinstaled OEM Windows Vista Home Basic. But it is German version. It is some way to change this to other language? I prefer Czech or Slovak language. Operating system is still no activated. Computer is new one. Just unpacked a first run without internet connection.
If someone can help me i will be glad.
Thanks for soon answer.
I think that the keys are interchangable between all languages except Russian and Chineese. You will have to get the appropriate language DVD.
0 -
hi,
im working on the opk of mce but when i run the opk it installs just xp pro.
the dir components is on the C driver but i cant do anything wit that
any help would be great
You need to use the "/makelocalsource:all" argument. This is documented in the TabletPC docs but seems to be missing from the MCE docs.
0 -
Any one know how to extract the Vista install from a HP Recovery Disc to make a custom install?
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.
0 -
I need somebody to help me with this vbs, here i am running the regional setting and then the program wait 7 sec then click tab 4 times then enter.
I want the program not to wait 7 sec, but to wait till the regional setting runs (Do while loop) but how, is there is running process?
Dim WshShell
Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.Run "control.exe intl.cpl,SW_SHOWNORMAL,False"
WScript.Sleep(7000)
WshShell.SendKeys ("{tab}")
WshShell.SendKeys ("{tab}")
WshShell.SendKeys ("{tab}")
WshShell.SendKeys ("{tab}")
WshShell.SendKeys ("{enter}")
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.
0 -
Not true.All keys except Starter Edition will work with either 32 bit or 64 bit. Starter Edition keys will only work with 32 bit.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?
0 -
i know but i thought that HYHV7----------------------- key was SLP key ,?? if not where can i find the key
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.
0 -
I've attached a very basic HTML (ok, technically XHTML according to the DOCTYPE). Thanks in advance for the help. I am hoping that once this is figured out, I can just make whatever little document I want and add it to the list. Thanks again.
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>0 -
All keys except Starter Edition will work with either 32 bit or 64 bit. Starter Edition keys will only work with 32 bit.
0 -
hi, i need some help urgently, i have heard that it is possible to modify your BIOS to make windows recognize something else!! example if you have a 32MB ram U CAN MAKE windows recognize it as 128MB, is this true?? i wanna modify my BIOS, i have 320MB of RAM and want to make to 512MB! i have a QDI p3 motherboard, i dont know its serial etc.. but its a good one!! can any1 help me or provide me with a guide or something helpful pls?? i really need it
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.
0 -
Microsoft's official policy is that the license was tied to the Acer motherboard. You lose the Acer motherboard, you lose the Acer license. Official policy says that when you buy a non Acer motherboard you need to buy a new license.
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.
0 -
Where is this file & how do I use it??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.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"0 -
My HP came with 64 bit Ultimate & I also got that anytime upgrade DVD.Just use the 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.
0
OEM Activation 1.0 HELP NEEDED....
in Unattended Windows 2000/XP/2003
Posted
Here are a few steps to try: