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Software / Win XP Activation crack

« on: January 03, 2010, 01:31:38 AM »

By the way, an important note I forgot to add...

Where the tutorial tells you to add quotations to your notepad file saves, do that, but also make sure the drop down box below says "All Files (*.*)" Just simply entering the quotes without changing the file type from txt to All Files does not work.

Also, when I say "oembios.***", for those of you not used to DOS commands, the ".***" at the end tells windows to look for any files named "oembios", regardless of the extension. I believe you can tell the search to look for any files starting with that name without adding the .***, but I'm old school...that's just how I roll.

Now then, if someone could figure out how to edit the oembios files to work for a specific system, that would eliminate this whole "how do I crack windows" question. Then again, there are literally hundreds of different types of "shelf" systems out there, that all have different hardware, which would make it difficult to tailor make an oembios file for each computer manufacturer.

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Software / Win XP Activation crack

« on: January 03, 2010, 12:19:32 AM »

People, People. Please, this one is easy. It's easy for me anyway. It took me 10 minutes worth of Google searching to find out about this.

I happen to have a cracked XP install CD that REALLY helps out. But, if you have a working operating system, just go to the link below and follow the instructions EXACTLY, I repeat, EXACTLY, to re-create your install CD. I mean exactly unless you're one of those brainiacs that can change processes on the fly.

I had an install CD (cracked version) for the longest time. Unfortunately, it somehow picked up a DEEP scratch and has corrupted some files (or made them unreadable, at any rate). Fortunately, this tutorial helped me to recreate my cracked install CD, and still skips product activation.

Fortunately, Mr. Gates has accidentally provided his users with a way to re-create that special install CD by providing instructions on slipstreaming service pack files. I assume this is how the author of the tutorial figured out how to create an install CD.

NOTE: THIS WILL ONLY WORK IF YOU HAVE A NON-CORRUPTED (and preferably virus free) OPERATING SYSTEM ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED ON YOUR SYSTEM. I would imagine that you could theoretically get the I386 folder from any system that has a working OS. However, you must be careful to copy the I386 folder from a system that has the EXACT same ORIGINAL installation (does not include SP2 or SP3 "UPDATES"). In other words, if your system originally came preloaded with SP2, and you grab the I386 folder from a system that did not come loaded with SP2, this WILL NOT WORK. Also, DO NOT transfer the system's oembios.*** files from that system to your disk. That will make it only usable for the system you took the I386 folder from. And forget about slipstreaming SP2 or SP3. The install process will ask you for the SP2 or SP3 CD, ultimately wasting your time, your drive, and a CD-R. (Even though for some odd reason, while Service Pack 2 cd's are readily available for purchase at any computer retailer, the package is available for download for free from Microsoft, as long as you have a "Genuine" copy of Windows. Go Figure.) Also, if you attempt to take the I386 folder from another system, be sure to grab the CORRECT product key from that system, otherwise this will not work. YOU MUST HAVE A PRODUCT KEY FOR THIS TO EVEN CONCEIVABLY WORK. You won't get very far through the install process if not.

If you ARE simply wanting to create an install CD for future screw-ups (or viruses, or whatever) for YOUR system that came preloaded with XP, copy the oembios.*** files from the I386 folder of your C drive and CatRoot folder, to the I386 folder on your CD Image, and you will NOT have to deal with Mr. Gates' pesky activation requirement. If you read the tutorial carefully, it has a separate link that explains how to create a "recovery" CD. In fact, MAKE SURE YOU READ THE FAQ'S BEFORE PROCEEDING. It will save you a lot of time, trouble, and headache. AGAIN, BE SURE TO COPY YOUR PRODUCT KEY BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALL PROCESS.

Windows Install CD Tutorial

Fortunately for me, since I have a cracked version (virus free, and also passes Microsoft Validation, which means updates, updates, updates, and so far, unlimited installs on any system), I have just re-created a damaged install CD with this tutorial. My version completely skips activation. It may ask for activation depending on the system, but is always bypassed by answering "No" to "Are you ready to register with Microsoft?"

Also, this link is EXTREMELY helpful for those of you that have bought systems with XP preloaded, but you did not receive a "recovery" disk. I put recovery in quotes because this process WILL NOT create your system specific drivers. In other words, you will have to go to your system manufacturer site to download drivers such as video, audio, and even the chipset, although the initial OS installation will go flawlessly.

Some users may experience problems with USB ports working after installation. Simply go to your Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device Manager, and uninstall your usb port, then restart. Windows will automatically reinstall the proper drivers (no clue why it doesn't do it the first time, but whatever), and then your USB ports will work fine, SP2 or not.

For those of you that are already "Locked Out" from your system, I'm sure if you can get into the system via safe mode, you'll be able to create the necessary files (via tutorial instructions) to re-install XP. All it will do is buy you time, but time is all we need, right?

Enjoy!