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New Vista OEM Activation Hack - Vista Boot by gkend


section: download, for your questions: KezNews forum, 21.5.2007

Thanks to Steve Jobs for this article on his blog and to our forum members to clecha, Nighthief and fitterphil120 for most of the findings. One again the “Chinese” come up with a new method to trick out the Vista Activation. We have seen Softmode and VistaLoader, however “ Vista Boot by gkend” does promise even more.




We do not know much about it; however we know it will emulate a brand SLIC which will make an OEM Activation possible.

What is new and where this method does vary from the others is that it does integrate the SLIC table directly into BootMgr. Unlike other Paradox, this method can have no conflicts wit different chipsets, motherboards, or drivers. Unlike VistaLoader, this method has no conflicts with multiboot systems, does not require alteration of the Master Boot Record, and does not result in any text being displayed prior to Windows being booted. This method will also work equally well with Vista 32-bit or 64-bit and is independent of the version of Windows (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate) used. The bad news are, this method is vulnerable to the same types of detection which can be used on the other cracks - so can be disabled.

Some notes on using this hack:

1. Any SLIC table can be used with this program, simply by selecting it. No special encoding is present (like in the Paradox crack). All of the SLIC tables we have collected are viable candidates for integration.

2. This crack only applies the SLIC table. It does not apply (or even have) the matching OEM certificates - nor does it install a serial number for Vista. Both of these steps must still be done manually using the command prompt and SLMGR.VBS.

3. It is completely possible to take advantage of this cracks facility of specifying the partition of the BootMgr file to create a collection of pre modified BootMgr files.

Download:
Vista Boot v07.0521 (link 1)
Vista Boot v07.0521 (link 2)
Vista Boot v07.0521 (link 3)

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Comments(43)

Confused

By Silenius on 21.05.2007 - 13:05
so is it worth switching from one click or paradox?

It can be disabled?

By frekin on 21.05.2007 - 19:05
i still haven't heard a good explanation of how these can be disabled, aside from the paradox crack. i'm probably missing something important, but won't ms have to issue new oem certs, or the individual vendors have to update theirs on all of their sold computers in order to nullify the oem cracks?

some update

By sj on 21.05.2007 - 21:05
update: (22 may)

some more details (translated to english by ztpkmn2006)

features:

1. don’t revise the mbr
2. better supporting those like dell whose bios can’t be revised. if the memory, where rsdt is, can be written, then its supposed to work.(you can use hwdirec to test if your rsdt can be written or not)

the attachment is a tool to alter the bootmgr file, easier for you to add the slic brand you need, install the according vista oem automatic activated.(when it’s not an oem version, then you have to add the matching certificate)

how to use:

must log in vista as administrator, then run vistaboot.exe as administrator, choose the slic brand you need, choose where the bootmgr file is, click ‘’modify bootmgr’ button , then its done.

suggest to backup bootmgr, start up in other ways( like usb, cd or u-partition) can restore bootmgr. once you have backuped, then theres no risk anymore.
just for those who don't have hwdirect and vista boot yet:

hwdirect: http://share.gulli.com/files/1352632994/hwd_inst.exe.html
serial: 0011ff07ff01ff07ff08fd0

latest vista boot: http://share.gulli.com/files/999820566/vistaboot522.rar.html



not bad but....

By none on 21.05.2007 - 23:05
the oem crack is still a better choice if you have recent machine that came with a different version of oem vista or can get a hacked bios.

speaking of which, can someone point me to the site that has a list of available oem bioses....i saw it once, but didn't bookmark it and can't find it now.

a better solution....

By none on 22.05.2007 - 00:05
of course, you could always just install something that doesn't require activation instead. http://www.debian.org

although by the sound of it you're all pretty happy drinking from that microsoft tit and having your own computer treat you as criminals, so i can see why you'd be vista fans.

a etter solution?

By wolverine5 on 22.05.2007 - 00:05
dudes!!! i would love to use linux but.... all games are made for windows!!!

Can I use any key?

By Tz on 22.05.2007 - 21:05
is it possible to use my msdnaa key with this crack or do i have to use an oem dell/acer/etc key?

thanks

Re: Can I use any key?

By ufek on 23.05.2007 - 00:05
why would you want to use cracked version if you have your original and legit msdnaa serial?

MSDN Key

By Evengard on 23.05.2007 - 18:05
or it is a not really legit key? :)

Not working

By snide on 23.05.2007 - 19:05
i'm logged in as administrator, run program as administrator but the program throws an error saying "can not modify the file attributes!"

any ideas? i'm using vista ultimate rc1

Not working 2

By GG on 23.05.2007 - 20:05
yes, i have the same problem. "... can not modify the file attributes..." using admin rights.

Not working 1 and 2

By PK on 23.05.2007 - 22:05
you may need to take ownership of the file also

Take Ownership

By sj on 23.05.2007 - 22:05
to take ownership of the bootmgr do following:

open cmd as admin and copy past below

takeown /f %systemdrive%\bootmgr
hit enter and copy past
icacls %systemdrive%\bootmgr /grant "%username%":f
and hit enter

now you can alter the file.


thank you sj

By turkeyyy on 24.05.2007 - 00:05
thank you sj

Legit key

By Tz on 24.05.2007 - 01:05
i want to use my legit key because i want to activate on multiple pcs :p

Legit Key?

By xp99 on 24.05.2007 - 08:05
tz you want to use your legit key to activate on multiple pc's? that is retarded. your key is no longer legit if you do that. what difference to windows does it make if u use the oem key and ur legit key? none! so why use ur legit key when you won't even notice the difference?

Vista BootMgr Installer v1.0.1

By sj on 24.05.2007 - 22:05
the following has been created to make it easier for people to use the vista bootmgr crack.

archive: http://www.pirateshare.net/?id=10605474
password: thanxtogkend

to iinstall:
... extract the rar to a folder on your computer.
... double click (if uac is turned off) or right-click and select run as administrator (if uac is turned on) on install.cmd
... follow the prompts.

to uninstall:
... extract the rar to a folder on your computer.
... double click (if uac is turned off) or right-click and select run as administrator (if uac is turned on) on uninstall.cmd
before anyone asks,

1. this is not based on either vistaloader or paradox. it is based on the vista boootmgr crack by gkend.

2. this crack works with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of vista,

3. this crack does not reuire that you have an oem machine, but instead makes whatever computer you have appear as if it were an oem machine.

4. everything needed for this crack is included in the crack - except, of course, for a computer and windows vista. everything means everything - slic emulator, licensing certificates, and serial keys.

5. while this crack does not come with a double-your-money-back guarantee, it should work with most motherboards. if you want to know if it works with your motherboard, don't ask - just try it.

6. if, for any reason, this crack does not work properly, you can recover your system by using the uninstall.cmd in this archive from the recovery console (if you cannot boot to the desktop) or directly from the desktop.

7. before installing this crack, you must uninstall any other cracks which you have tried in the past or are using. the best and easiest way to do this is to use voatk tools (available in the member's download section).

8. i cannot confirm that all the certificates within this crack are valid. if you use this crack and find it does not activate, please use everest or acpi scope to verify whether or not you have a slic table installed. if you do have the slic table you specified but the system still does not register, please post a resonse to let us know which slic/certificate you had specified.

9. this crack installer will be updated over time to reflect any corrections of or additions to certificates/slics, serials, and updates to the main cracking algorithym.

version history
-----------------
v1.0 - initial public release
v1.0.1 - fixed installation of certificates.certificates.


Thank You

By TGB on 25.05.2007 - 18:05
excellent, it worked just fine. i get all updates, is activated, genuine, and registered.
thank you

Can't boot to windows - vistabootmgrinstallerv1.0.1

By yn0t on 25.05.2007 - 19:05
i installed but got an error on the second last installation. then it said installation complete, restart.
i tried to restart but only end up with booting 'windows vista' on top and "boot failed! press any key to enter command line" on the bottom screen.

how can i remove or delete this :(

6. if, for any reason, this crack does not work properly, you can recover your system by using the uninstall.cmd in this archive from the recovery console (if you cannot boot to the desktop) or directly from the desktop.

any help appreciated. thx

can not modify the attributes

By Pi on 25.05.2007 - 21:05
hi, after taking the ownership, this error message still pops up, what should i do now?

HELP HELP!!!

By Pi on 25.05.2007 - 22:05
i have the same problem with yn0t. i can't log in to vista after installing the crack. i have to enter something in some kinda command line. what should i do?

the latest version

By sj on 26.05.2007 - 11:05
vistaboot 7.0526
http://share.gulli.com/files/324779702/vistaboot.rar.html

Windows Activation

By Snide on 26.05.2007 - 14:05
so taking ownership made the program work, thank you sj, but i'm still getting this message: your windows license will expire in 5 days and windows will stop working. backup your files and then install any edition of windows vista.

this is the latest in a string of hacks i've tried to remove that message. anyone know if my install will indeed stop working, and if so how i can stop it?

cheers!

DO NOT USE THIS

By Trolly on 26.05.2007 - 15:05
i have fu.cked up my boot with it!! don't use

at Trolly

By sj on 26.05.2007 - 20:05
it;s very easy to fix that, just use your vista dvd and select the repair function and your vista is back to normal in 10 minutes :)

What??

By Zero on 27.05.2007 - 07:05
not working 2
by gg on 23.05.2007 - 20:05

ummm....why in the hell are u using rc1???

vistaboot 7.0526

By robert on 27.05.2007 - 08:05
the link for vistaboot 7.0526 seems to be dead ... have you another one ?

Your windows license will expire in 4 days and windows will stop

By Snide on 27.05.2007 - 15:05
working. backup your files and then install any edition of windows vista.

any ideas? getting close now!!



vista license will expire in 5 days...

By supahonkey on 27.05.2007 - 16:05
i am in the same boat... i have 5 days left. i will try repairing vista with the dvd later tonight, hopefully that will fix it, i really don't want to wipe everything and reinstall.

vista license will expire in 5 days...

By Ol Pirate on 27.05.2007 - 21:05
recommend you use paradox or bootmgr install, i have legit key but tested paradox and bootmgr... both worked 100%
ran 14 days (ea one)... upgrades 100%
no problem perfect... ran wc and replaced with legit key... now back 100% legit with real key... ultimate good for another 5/6 yrs beta testing..

Does it change my Mainboard BIOS???

By eik on 28.05.2007 - 11:05
i have an important question!!
does this new vista oem activation hack - b gkend change or destroy my bios, or does it chnage only windows vista files??
i don´t want to kill my mainboard so i ask!

thanks for answers!
eik

new installer

By sj on 28.05.2007 - 11:05
see http://stevejobs.blogs.keznews.com/2007/05/28/vista-bootmgr-installer/ for the latest installer

it will emulate only, and not touch your hardware.

Post key

By Aswyp on 28.05.2007 - 21:05
hey tz, why don't you post that key here.

Windows expired

By Snide on 30.05.2007 - 19:05
my vista install expired 3 days before it said it would!! i now need to reinstall vista. my question is, can i safely reinstall without overwriting the contacts of the 'users' folders?

don't ask me to just move those folders because i can't access them from my previous xp installation which i'm now using.

thanks!

doesn't work

By sb on 31.05.2007 - 19:05
i ran the app successfully but the activation time is still counting. trid 2 of the slic types for dell and asus.

THIS CRACK REALLY WORKS!!!

By Adam on 01.06.2007 - 00:06
my friend gave me a version of this crack (asus fixed) my motherboard dosnt suport slic but i did the 'emulator' install and it works perfectly, and its genuine!!

dont work for me

By dsd on 02.06.2007 - 15:06
well i couldnt get it to work so fooey

Very original vista Activator

By Alvin_Hackers on 04.06.2007 - 01:06
my windows is:
microsoft® windows vista™ home premium
6.0.6000.0
89578-oem-730xxxx-xxxxx
and product key is:
ykm78-62qv4-hgbmk-xxxxx-xxxxx
is not vista activator but license oem...and no...2099 ahahahhhahahahha

Sick of Calling MS To ReActivate My Legal Serial

By piss on 04.06.2007 - 04:06
i'm all for the crack... and i even paid for a full, legal copy of ultimate. i made the mistake of buying an nvidia 680i board, which of course required 4 rma swaps to get one that somewhat worked. gave up a month later and went for an asus p4wdg2 pro... so that's 5 installs of vista, each of which i had to call and sit on hold to eventually explain to some sloth with limited english why i needed to install my fully legal and paid for installation again.

haxors download cracks, and install all they want... legit buyers go through fooking' madness to get the product to work. wtf is wrong with microshit!

dual partition

By jj on 14.06.2007 - 14:06
will this work if i have a dual partition with xp on the first one?
thanks

chinese piece of s-h-i-t!!!

By noneofyourbusiness on 17.06.2007 - 02:06
warning: chinese c-r-a-p!

agreed

By metoo on 17.06.2007 - 02:06
it is chinese c-r-a-p for moron noobies. paradox is better.

paradox

By unknown on 18.06.2007 - 12:06
paradox is da best


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