Post by: PaHealy on February 16, 2001, 12:49:37 PM
Post by: Mr________X on March 21, 2001, 07:27:47 AM
Subject: Dell Win2k Install Fix
From:LucidHaze
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 21:34:03 -0500
From: [email protected]
Newsgroups: alt.binaries.cracks
The file in question is \"Bchk32.exe\", you will find it in the \"I386\"
directory of the win2k install CD. Simply deleting this file will not
work you have to edit the file with a hex editor as described below or
just replace it with the attached file that I have already edited.
Here\'s how bchk32.exe works:
When setup.exe is executed, it launches bchk32.exe or launches some
other program which in turn launches bchk32.exe. Then, bchk32.exe
checks the bios to determine if the computer is a Dell or not. When
bchk32.exe is launched, it is passed a command line argument (i.e.,
when you type \"unrar file.rar\", the file.rar is a command line
argument), this argument is a directory/file name that tells
bchk32.exe where to save the results of the bios check. The file name
is generated randomly but always ends in .tmp (a temporary file), the
directory when the file is saved depends on your system (on win 95,
its \"C:WINDOWSTEMP\"). If a Dell bios is detected, the file will
contain \"+++\" (3 bytes), if it fails the test, the file will contain
\"---\". I have tried replacing bchk32.exe with my own program that
simply creates the file with the name and location supplied in the
command line arguments, writes \"+++\" to the file, and then closes the
file and exits. This program however, did not work. So, obvioulsy
bchk32.exe does something in addition to this. While viewing
bchk32.exe with a hex editor, I found where it stored the \"+++\" and
\"---\". With the hex editor, I changed the \"---\" to \"+++\" so that even
if the test failed, \"+++\" would be the result and would get stored in
the file. To my surprise, this worked.
If you have a hex editor follow these instructions:
1) start the hex editor and load \"bchk32.exe\"
2) goto offset/location 1F92 (hex) or 8082 (decimal)
3) you should see \"---\" displayed at this location, change it to \"+++\"
4) save the edited file using the original name
If you don\'t have a hex editor, you can download one form just about
anywhere, I like UltraEdit-32. Its time limited for 45 days but is
fully functional until then and with a little searching you should be
able to find a serial number for it. I\'m still looking for the seial
number myself. You can D/L UltraEdit from http:www.ultraedit.com.
If you don\'t want to go the hex editor route, just replace your
bchk32.exe file with the attached one that has already been edited,
this option may only work on Dell systems.
LucidHaze
Post by: Anonymous on July 10, 2001, 10:44:00 AM
Post by: Josetann on July 10, 2001, 11:36:55 AM
Post by: Anonymous on July 14, 2001, 07:30:52 PM
Sure would like to get around this.
any ideas or success stories??
Post by: Sweetie on June 30, 2002, 07:16:03 PM
Post by: Anonymous on December 05, 2002, 04:45:07 PM
Post by: Anonymous on December 07, 2002, 09:15:02 PM
Post by: Anonymous on December 07, 2002, 09:56:40 PM
a 25 digit coa number? Can you use the same one
on more than one computer? Can you use the Dell
disk to make a dual boot on a system with 98SE?
Thanks
Post by: Anonymous on December 12, 2002, 08:20:48 PM
the file is editted correctly but still doesnt work
anyone have any other ideas?
Post by: mousefart on January 21, 2003, 08:27:10 PM
Post by: JamesUK on January 27, 2003, 03:48:40 PM
This will allow setup to continue but when you get to the \"windows will now restart to continue setup\" it re-boots to a flashing \"THIS SOFTWARE IS ONLY FOR DELL COMPUTERS\" or similar. This is due to a SETUPLDR.BIN file that has been edited by Dell to a newer version. You will need to either download a new one (there are 2 or 3 versions - the win2k one is 223kb) and replace this file with that file.
You can either do this from the disk itself or copy all the files and then the 2 amended ones to a new CD-R and burn a new 2k setup disk.
I dont think the win2k disk is bootable (could be wrong) but there is a bootdisk maker on the cd that will make 4 x 3.5\" disks - you can boot from these, keeping the Win2K cd in the drive and it SHOULD.....run ok.
When it runs setup it gives you the option to format the C: drive, convert to NTFS, keep the same filing system or upgrade only as it does in the Windows version setup.
Phew!
Hope this works for you all, there does seem to be a lot of people with this problem. This should sort it.
There is a different setup to get past the WinME dell computer....but thats another story
/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' />James.
[email protected]
Post by: Anonymous on March 10, 2003, 04:52:53 AM
I have read all the posted messages here and made the changes except the one mentioned about fixing the setup file........SETUPLDR.BIN....or replacing this file with one that works. I have a hex editor that I down loaded and the message in this file.
Dose any one know how to correct this file so the setup will continue or where I could download a file the isn\'t infected by dell or any other computer manufacturer???
Thanks in advance
Post by: Anonymous on March 10, 2003, 06:47:27 PM
On a pc running NT4 I copied the contents of the
win2k CD /i386 folder to my C drive. My dell win2k
CD was labelled P/N 56FKV REVA00
I changed the properties on C:/i386/bchk32.exe and
editted it using a hex editor (xvi32.exe) changing
the --- to +++ as described in other postings.
I changed the properties on C:/i386/setupp.ini and
replaced Pid=51873OEM by Pid=51873270 to avoid
needing a licence key as described in other postings.
I found a copy of setupldr.bin (225k) from
http://www.rcse.net/ftp/WIN2000Proboot/Disk1/ (http://\"http://www.rcse.net/ftp/WIN2000Proboot/Disk1/\")
and replaced the dell one (256k) in the C:/i386
folder.
I then ran C:/i386/winnt32.exe and followed the
questions replacing NT4 with win2k. Installation
seemed to go asleep at times but it finally made
it!
Good luck.
Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2003, 08:31:23 PM
Post by: Anonymous on March 15, 2003, 10:51:11 AM
Thanks to everyone for the help
/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' />(just a note, maybe I was doing something wrong, but when I searched for 1F92, UltraEdit-32 could not find it, so I simply looked at the screen until I spotted the three --- and changed them)
Post by: Frustrated on March 18, 2003, 08:38:15 AM
Now cd wont boot to install on blank hd, so made the 4 floppies from file on cd. They are Dell protected also. Tried winnt.exe included on cd, its Dell protected. Got 4 boot floppies off internet. Disk I/O error: foo1 = 00001000 NTDETECT failed
Then Fdisked without formatting. This allows boot program to load off floppies (dos and slow). Now when boot disks are loaded and it tries to start I get :
Stop: c0000221 Unknown Hard ERROR
and stops before it ever asks for the cd. I\'ve disconnected everything but basic motherboard and video and cdrom of course. Also shut down virus protection and everything else in bios. Same thing. Maybe boot disks I got off internet are for earlier version? I havent tried it yet but may install minimum win98 and then let it try to install off cd. Blank hardrive needs boot disks or winnt.exe.
Post by: Anonymous on March 24, 2003, 06:43:06 PM
\"I\'ve just tried this and it does work. I have a Dell OEM Win2k disc with SP3, I followed the above steps using UltraEdit-32 (I\'d never used a hex editor in my life before this). Replaced the SETUPLDR.BIN file & also changed the Pid as suggested earlier. I burnt the whole thing onto a CD, stuck it in the drive, rebooted & held my breath. And sure enough, off it went.
Thanks to everyone for the help
/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' /> (just a note, maybe I was doing something wrong, but when I searched for 1F92, UltraEdit-32 could not find it, so I simply looked at the screen until I spotted the three --- and changed them)\"
Post by: Frustrated on March 25, 2003, 08:29:16 AM
Win2k works fine except one little problem with modem connection. Same problem remained after reinstalling win2k second time. I will attempt to post this in detail as separate thread as nobody else seems to be having this problem.
Post by: Guest_confused on April 26, 2003, 09:48:04 PM
Please help. I really need to install Win2k on a non-Dell machine.
Thanks.
Post by: Guest_confused on April 26, 2003, 09:53:47 PM
Please help. I really need to install Win2k on a non-Dell machine.
Thanks.
Post by: Guest on April 29, 2003, 10:03:08 PM
Post by: Guest on May 02, 2003, 08:36:28 PM
Not quite the answer ya asked for, but it does work nicely.
Post by: P1mp on May 07, 2003, 01:56:21 PM
Post by: Movin on May 16, 2003, 03:28:04 PM
I hex edited the --- to +++ in bchk32.exe as described.
I changed setupp.ini and
replaced Pid=51873OEM by Pid=51873270
I got a copy of setupldr.bin from a W2K Pro install media (non OEM)
(I had tried to get one from http://www.rcse.net/ftp/WIN2000Proboot/Disk1/ (http://\"http://www.rcse.net/ftp/WIN2000Proboot/Disk1/\") as mentioned elsewhere, but the sight required a logon w/password. I backed up to the home page (http://www.rcse.net) and found no way to get a logon/password)
I burned CDs from the HDD directory first using files from Dell reinstall CD w/sp3, then with an sp1 CD, sp2 and then an sp3 CD. 3tries, 3 failures.
The failure is the 'this is not a Dell PC' message when I type \"winnt\" at the prompt. This message is displayed as soon as I hit enter.
So what's the secret?
Post by: Good to Go W2K Pro SP4 on October 04, 2005, 10:45:11 PM
/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':D\' /> Did this with the Dell W2K Pro Sp-4, Did the following and man it worked, /laugh.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':lol:\' /> 1. I Copied the whole entire Dell W2K pro SP-4 CD to a working PC, put it on your desk top, Made a folder called MOD W2K. Just make sure set your folder option to veiw hidden files to be able to observe the file you need to fix.
2. Did the --- to +++ , by changing the bchk32.exe with a free hex editor on decimal 8082, near the bottom, Note: Take the read only of the properties before editing and then save!!!
3. Opened the file called setupp.ini located in the I386 folder and
replaced Pid=51873OEM by Pid=51873270.
4. Downloaded the file setupldr.bin at http://www.rcse.net/ftp/WIN2000Proboot/Disk1/ (http://\"http://www.rcse.net/ftp/WIN2000Proboot/Disk1/\") and replaced it in with old one in the I386 folder.
5. Goto THIS SITE (http://\"http://www.nu2.nu/bootcd/\") and scroll down to where the title starts (Bootable Windows 2000 installation CD-Rom (with SP3) - It's a long process but follow it line by
line and boom!!! you get your bootable W2K install CD, Note: this program suppose to burn the CD as well with all the file for install the W2K but for some reason it did not like my CDRW burner, but in the window where it was creating the ISO it stored in my Temp folder and so i went to it and double click on it and my CD creator software started and burned it. I keeped the W2K ISO file in case i Lost my New Mod W2K CD, but work like a charm!!!!! Man its great when you can find a Fix or a Hack from these rich empire companys with stupid rules, If you own it, it yours, Do what ever you want to do with it for personnel use!!!
Post by: Oligodendroglioma on November 02, 2005, 05:48:15 PM
Before you get rid of your Dell, hook up the hard drive from your other computer (don't even bother to mount it, just just hook up your IDE cable and power to it) to the Dell. Install the operating system to the hard drive until the first shut down after the files have been copied, at this point turn the Dell off, unplug the hard drive and install it to your other computer. Now remove the OS disk from the Dell and insert it into your new computer, fire it up, type in your COA key and let it finish installation. (just rember you only have the right to run that OS on one computer at a time, not on both).
I keep an old Dell GXa in the basement with out the cover on for just such occasions.
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