Ph333rm3 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 http://unattended.msfn.org/global/examples.htmIf you scroll down to where it shows the product key (this is under [userdata]), you'll see that it is all X's. I know thats just an example, but since this is a batch response file type and the ISO responds off the coding in those files, is it possible for me to use that key? And if this is possible, what happenes if I use a serial key that does come with Windows, will it respond with it or also take the serial key with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbm Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 I'm not sure what your asking? You can use any key you want and ifit's the wrong one windows won't install. You'll get a prompt totype in the right one. XXXX-XXXX... won't work if thats what yourasking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ph333rm3 Posted July 1, 2005 Author Share Posted July 1, 2005 Actually thats what I was asking, thanks for telling me. Is there a way to crack the cd so that in the future I wont need a serial key or it will automatically use the serial key for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achdine Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 This is not a "cracking" forum. However, if you have a legal copy of Windows XP and a legal CD key, you can enter it in place of the X's and it will be entered automatically. That's why it's there, and I don't know how that could possibly be any more clear.If the serial is not correct, it will prompt you for a correct one. You cannot install Windows without a correct serial key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanoll Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 NO CRACK DISCUSSION ALLOWED. That beig said, i'll take the benefit of the doubt and say you weren't asking for help...TheXXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXXIs simply to represent a PLACEHOLDER for your actual CDKEY fold on the little yelllow/goldish sticker or the OEM sticker on your CPU. If you enter your's in place of thsoe X's, SETUP will use your CDKEY IF IT'S VALID! Think of the XXXXX's like a password box masks a password with *'s. It's simply protecting the CDKEY so people can't steal it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 so retail cds have x's there? my dell oem has an actual key, and my friends 2-years newer dell oem cd has the exact same key, this must be the "dell key" huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 (edited) so retail cds have x's there? my dell oem has an actual key, and my friends 2-years newer dell oem cd has the exact same key, this must be the "dell key" huh?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Is Dell using a volume license key? They shouldn't be. Edited July 1, 2005 by Gee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oioldman Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Note:read the post put to you by Alanoll, very slowly as it is described very clearly what the X's represent and mean.Retails CD's have no representation for the CD Key as there is no winnt.sif file, hence it asks you for all details when you install it including the serial key.Dell is slightly different to eveybody else - see the squllion other dell topics for specific details.OiOldman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railman5 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Boy am I having trouble with the Product key.Most of my iso file works but it ALWAYS ASKS for the D** n product key.Heres mt Unattended answer file.Anybody spot glaring error?[Data] AutoPartition=1Repartition=NoWaitForReboot=No[unattended]Unattendmode = FullUnattendedOemSkipEula=YesOemPreinstall = NOTargetPath = WINNTFilesystem = LeaveAloneKeyboardLayout="United Kingdom"[userData]ProductKey=xxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxxFullName = "Your User Name"OrgName = "Your Organization Name"ComputerName = "COMPUTER_NAME"[TapiLocation]CountryCode=44Dialing=Tone[RegionalSettings] LanguageGroup=1Language=00000809[GuiUnattended]; Sets the Timezone to the Pacific Northwest; Sets the Admin Password to NULL; Turn AutoLogon ON and login onceTimeZone = "085"AdminPassword = *AutoLogon = YesAutoLogonCount = 1OemSkipWelcome=1;For Server installs[LicenseFilePrintData]AutoMode = "PerServer"AutoUsers = "5"[GuiRunOnce]; List the programs that you want to lauch when the machine is logged into for the first time[Display]BitsPerPel = 8XResolution = 800YResolution = 600VRefresh = 70[Networking]; When set to YES, setup will install default networking components. The components to be set are; TCP/IP, File and Print Sharing, and the Client for Microsoft Networks. InstallDefaultComponents = YES[identification]JoinWorkgroup = WorkgroupI would also like it to just format NTFS is this "Filesystem=*"?I'm also trying to install with UK Language etc.Have I the right codes etc?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz_Saxi Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 so retail cds have x's there? my dell oem has an actual key, and my friends 2-years newer dell oem cd has the exact same key, this must be the "dell key" huh?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Is Dell using a volume license key? They shouldn't be.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I would've thought they do it because they can't make every cd have a different winnt.sif can they? They provide you with your own product key anyway, it's on the side of your case isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 so retail cds have x's there? my dell oem has an actual key, and my friends 2-years newer dell oem cd has the exact same key, this must be the "dell key" huh?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Is Dell using a volume license key? They shouldn't be.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I would've thought they do it because they can't make every cd have a different winnt.sif can they? They provide you with your own product key anyway, it's on the side of your case isn't it?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>They can use a volume key to setup the machine, and then just run SysPrep and initiate OOBE (Out Of Box Experience) so the end user still has to enter a valid license key.I don't have a Dell, but my ThinkPad does not require a key, even if I use the recovery partition and blow away the hard drive.What would be neat is if I can figure out how to create a hidden service partition like IBM and Dell.Anyone know where to start? The boot sectors are not standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonS_Mil Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 partition magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jito463 Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 (edited) They don't use VLK's. They use a pre-activated key that's tied to the hardware (BIOS). If you were to use that key on another PC, it would:A) Require you to activate the PC andB) Not activate because the hardware is not the same as the one that key is linked to*EDIT*I always forget the smileys... Edited July 10, 2005 by Jito463 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 partition magic<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Doesn't work. Both partitions have to be bootable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonS_Mil Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Funny that you mention that....I create mine using gdisk... a utility used with "Ghost" to create, hide, activate... The i used partition magic... had some issues with the booting as you mentioned....And what do ya know .... there is a button/menu to make a partition active....WOW and a menu to create a second boot partition, activate it, and hide it...To bad you didn't look at the program first before you opened your mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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