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Windows Vista SP1 Crack

Despite the fact that Windows Vista was not sent barefoot into the world as was the case with Windows XP, and instead came packed with antipiracy mitigations from an intimate connection with the Windows genuine Advantage mechanism to the Reduced Functionality Mode kill switch, cracks for the operating system were not uncommon.
windows - comments - 12.2.2008

Even with Vista SP1, Hackers Still Crack Windows Genuine Advantage

The fact that Microsoft has relaxed its antipiracy mechanism built into Windows Vista concomitantly with the release of Service Pack 1 failed to stop hackers from providing a crack for the latest version of Windows Genuine Advantage Validation.
windows - comments - 1.4.2008

Vista SP1 tries to hide the Ultimate Extras shame

While many are waiting on Windows Vista SP1 to come along to knock off some of Vistas rough corners, it seems that some at Microsoft will welcome the release too - specifically Microsofts Windows Ultimate group.
windows - comments - 24.9.2007

Free Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 Test Drive

Microsoft has started pressing the acceleration pedal of the marketing of Windows Vista, now complete with Service Pack 1.
windows - comments - 11.6.2008

Windows Vista Stop Time Crack + Genuine file NEW CRACK

zapp2 report this next Windows Vista Stop Time Crack and Vista Genuine file NEW CRACK in our forum. This is first Vista WGA crack.
download - comments - 12.2.2007

34 Vista Ultimate MUI Language packs for Ultimate SP2 via HTTP from MS

Here are the complete links direct from the Microsoft Windows Update server for 34 MUI language packs for Vista Ultimate with or without SP1 or SP2
download - comments - 3.7.2009

NEW Activation crack for Windows Server 2008 SP1 x64

Ok How Active Windows Server 2008 ? Super Simple!!!
download - comments - 17.10.2008

New Vista 3 way crack

SpoTtY DoGg prepare for you New Vista 3 way crack. Crack is tested and works on Vista Ultimate RTM 6.0.6000 build.
download - comments - 1.2.2007

Windows Vista crack is actually a trojan?

Malware makers are starting to take advantage of the number of users searching for cracks for the pirated copies of Vista floating around.
windows - comments - 4.12.2006

Another Vista Activation Crack Appears

Buzz about a Windows Vista zero-day vulnerability is troubling enough (although probably overblown). Now, there appears to be a second product activation hack, this one designed to fool the activation timer into not counting down.
windows - comments - 28.12.2006

Next Vista 2099 Time crack

Thanks to selseli who report this crack in our forum. Thanks to who prepared this crack, too.
download - comments - 14.1.2007

Windows Vista Crack Fiesta

Windows Vista Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium and Home Basic have all been cracked and are available as free downloads from peer-to-peer networks or for sums lower than $10 on street-shops. Sounds like a bargain, right?
windows - comments - 18.2.2007

One-Click Vista timestop crack

Thanks to Green Tiger, for this download. If you've had trouble using any of the previous timestop cracks. Then this is the one for you... heres the readme.
download - comments - 23.2.2007

Microsoft to crack down on Vista cracks

Microsoft will feed Windows Vista users an update in the next week to finger illegal copies installed with cracks that the company will bust when it rolls out Service Pack 1 (SP1) in mid-March.
windows - comments - 22.2.2008

Windows Vista build 5308 Crack

Heres the Vista 5308 Crack - Free.
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Windows Vista RTM Crack download

Thank to dl.phazeddl.com for this article. Version from setup (6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)) proves this is the real deal.
download - comments - 11.11.2006

Pirates crack Vista Activation Server

Pirates have released another ingenious workaround to Vista's copy protection: a hacked copy of Microsoft's yet-to-be-released volume licencing activation server, running in VMware.
windows - comments - 9.12.2006

New Vista RTM Timer Stopper Crack

How to activate Vista RTM with Timer Stopper Crack by Dr. Hisham - CORE - (C)hallenge (O)f (R)everse (E)ngineering!.
download - comments - 21.12.2006

Updated Vista 2099 Time crack

Microsoft released update which disable majority of Vista cracks. The update identification is KB931573. Also I heard that in non-Ultimate Versions of Vista to avoid update: KB929391. Ruski1982 prepare how to install Vista with clear updates.
download - comments - 31.1.2007

VRTMC V2.2 Final Vista Crack

SpOtTy DoGg prepare for you next version of Vista 3 way crack. Crack is tested and works on Vista Ultimate RTM 6.0.6000 build.
download - comments - 4.2.2007

Paradox Vista activator + WGA crack

Mrx report this activator in our forum by words: "This is the newest Activation+WGA crack, you can download all updates for now from Windows Update."
download - comments - 5.3.2007

How [Vista] Ultimate Is This?

Windows Vista Ultimate is Microsoft's operating system with all the whiz and bang for all users. But there is something important missing after all: Extended lifecycle support.
windows - comments - 27.2.2007

Windows Vista Acrivation MEGA crack pack

MEGA pack of Windows Vista CRACKs.
download - comments - 4.12.2006

Vista Timer Stopper Crack for x64 bit

S. Simon report, that Vista RTM Timer Stopper Crack work for x64 bit too. Follow the instructions.
windows - comments - 3.1.2007

Crack Available to Install Windows Vista with Only 256MB RAM

Want to perform the impossible with Windows Vista and install the operating system on systems with only 256 MB of RAM? vista_nomem.exe is a patch that promises to deliver just that, enabling you to deploy Vista even if you only have 256 MB of memory.
windows - comments - 8.2.2007

256 MB RAM Windows Vista Crack

Want to perform the impossible with Windows Vista and install the operating system on systems with only 256 MB of RAM?
download - comments - 8.2.2007

Vista Loader 2.2.0 OEM BIOS Crack Emulator

This is New version of Vista Loader 2.2.0 from Chinese hackers. With this you can force a bios emulation and let Vista think it's installed on a OEM machine.
download - comments - 20.5.2007

Vista Ultimate Extras

One of the major unanswered questions about Windows Vista is what exactly Vista's Ultimate Extras will be.
windows - comments - 7.11.2006

Offline Vista timestop v2a crack 32 + 64bit

One of our user report this Vista timestop crack. This is Automated batch install by pembros,User interface by SpOtTy DoGg.
download - comments - 10.2.2007

NEW Offline Vista timestop v2.3 crack 32 + 64bit

One of our user report this Vista timestop crack. SpoTtY DoGg have been working on a new vista crack and seems to be working a treat.
download - comments - 26.2.2007

Language Packs and Windows Vista SP1

Nick White: We have some information we'd like to share in regards to Windows Vista SP1 and folks running Language Packs. Some of you may have noticed that after installing Windows Vista SP1 on Windows Vista Ultimate - the Language Packs fail to appear on Windows Update (KB947875).



We will be releasing Windows Vista SP1 in two "waves". The first wave will only provide Windows Vista SP1 to Windows Vista Ultimate PCs running the following 5 Languages: English, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. The second wave will follow shortly after - supporting all 36 languages.




winbeta.org - 04.03.2008

RIP Ultimate Extras

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Back in September of last year I wrote a piece about how the Windows Ultimate Extras window from the RTM version of Windows Vista differed from the pre-release SP1 code that was floating about at the time. Is Microsoft going to do right by Windows Vista Ultimate customers and start handing over the goodies or not? Looking at SP1, it seems that Windows Ultimate Extras as good as dead.



OK, time for a little trip down memory lane. Heres what the Windows Vista Ultimate screen looks like for Windows Vista Ultimate RTM...




winbeta.org - 08.02.2008

Microsoft set to release Vista Ultimate Extra games - free

Remember Vista Ultimate Extras? Well they are back according to Paul Thurrott, but this time they will be released for free in the form of two games, Microsoft Tinker and Hold 'Em. Microsoft's failed Vista Ultimate Extras were a big promise from the company of "cutting-edge programs, innovative services and unique publications." At least they were in Vista RTM, by the time Vista SP1 was rolled out nearly all references to Vista Ultimate Extras were removed (shown below). Blogger Long Zheng called them the "ultimate con" at the time and in hindsight he was right. Microsoft made several promises of more extras which resulted in the company launching UltimatePC.com which now redirects to the Vista home-page.

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neowin.net - 11.11.2009

Even with Vista SP1, Hackers Still Crack WGA

The fact that Microsoft has relaxed its antipiracy mechanism built into Windows Vista concomitantly with the release of Service Pack 1 failed to stop hackers from providing a crack for the latest version of Windows Genuine Advantage Validation. Various reports point out that Genuine Advantage Validation and Notifications versions 1.7.69.1 (1.7.0069.1) and 1.7.69.2 released in March 2008, following the March 18 availability of Windows Vista SP1 through Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center, have been cracked.

The workaround is designed to be integrated with pirated copies of Windows XP and Windows Vista in order to render useless the WGA Validation mechanism. According to the reports, applying the WGA crack will permit users of counterfeit versions of Windows to access and download items from Windows Update, Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update. The pirated operating systems with the cracked WGA will pass all validations on Microsoft's websites and offer anything from updates to applications that are restricted to users of genuine operating systems only.


neowin.net - 02.04.2008

Deployed: Windows Vista SP1 RC on ALL of my PCs

Brandon LeBlanc: Today Nick announced the availability of the release candidate for Windows Vista SP1. I had a chance to get the RC build of Windows Vista SP1 installed a few days ago. I decided to roll the RC out on all of my PCs which showcase a variety of device types and scenarios:

  • My Main Desktop PC running Windows Vista Ultimate x64 - check.
  • My Test/Work PC running Windows Vista Business - check.
  • My Dell Vostro 1500 Laptop running Windows Vista Ultimate - check.
  • My Samsung Q1 UMPC running Windows Vista Home Premium - check.
  • My Digital CableCard PC running Windows Vista Home Premium - check.


In installing the RC on my PCs, I did a combination of using the standalone installer and Windows Update. Before proceeding to install the SP1 RC bits, I first needed to uninstall the SP1 beta bits first. Users looking to install the Windows Vista SP1 RC will need to uninstall any previous version of SP1 prior to the installation of the RC from either Windows Update or the standalone installer.




winbeta.org - 06.12.2007

Hackers Find New Vista Activation Crack

With all the talk about Microsoft's stepped up efforts to curb piracy through Vista's new activation methods, it may all be for naught after some crafty hackers figured out a way to crack the Vista Activation Server...
betanews.com - 09.12.2006

Why installing Vista SP1 might fail via Windows Update

When you try to install Windows Vista SP1 via Windows Update you can get error: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is not available for installation from Windows Update and is not offered by Automatic Updates.

To help ensure a positive update experience, Windows Update will temporarily not offer Windows Vista SP1 to systems that have the following device drivers. In some cases, these device drivers are problematic on Windows Vista-based computers when you update to Windows Vista SP1. By installing updated device drivers, you will resolve the issue and enable Windows Update to offer Windows Vista SP1.

Click read more to view a list of drivers that don't work well with Vista SP1:


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neowin.net - 20.03.2008

Microsoft Launches New Windows Vista Ultimate Extras

Despite no announcement being made on UltimatePC.com, Microsoft have released a new sound scheme and a content pack for Windows DreamScene as part of its Windows Vista Ultimate Extras offerings for customers who purchased the Ultimate edition of Vista.

After installing the sound pack customers get Ultimate Extras Pearl and Glass sound schemes and additional Windows DreamScene Content.

For those who have been waiting for Ultimate Extras perhaps this is a sign that more is to come from the software giant.


neowin.net - 23.04.2008

No Ultimate Extras for Windows 7

Windows Vista Ultimate had an interesting feature touted by Microsoft before it's release, named Extras. This was intended to be an added extra for the paying the hefty price of Ultimate, to give some bonuses to those who paid for it. Unfortunately, Microsoft didn't plan it very well, and included very few with in the release of Vista Ultimate. This led Microsoft to publicy apologizing over the matter, and to this day not a great number have been released. This led people to wonder about Windows 7 Ultimate. Would it feature Extras, or would Microsoft not worry about them this time around?

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neowin.net - 07.02.2009

Photos: Installing Vista SP1 beta

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Earlier today I downloaded the standalone installer for Windows Vista SP1 build 6001.16659 and installed it on a few systems to see what it was like -- and I thought you might like to take a look at it.



Don't expect huge UI changes after installing SP1 -- the changes are small and subtle. In fact, if you're not familiar with Windows Vista, you might miss the SP1 changes. I've put together an image gallery showing some of the most significant changes.




winbeta.org - 28.09.2007

CNET Reviews Windows Vista SP1

A little more than one year after its release, Windows Vista will receive its first service pack update in March. Microsoft says the pack will offer better compatibility with third-party hardware, increased reliability, tighter security, and better performance. But unlike the last Windows Service Pack release, Windows XP SP2--which offered users a new Windows Firewall, an improved Automatic Updates feature, and a pop-up ad blocker for Internet Explorer--Windows Vista SP1 is largely a code update, devoid of new eye candy, and very light on "must-have" features for home users. Most of the features touted by Microsoft are for the Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate editions of the operating system. Our advice: Be patient, and don't download it once it becomes available. Wait until Windows Vista SP1 is offered to your PC via Microsoft's Automatic Updates service.




winbeta.org - 08.02.2008

Rumor mill: Wave of Ultimate Extras to come in 2008

Neowin reader nX07 claims that a "friend of a friend who works for Microsoft" has first hand knowledge that a batch of Ultimate Extras will be released in late Q2 or early Q3 of 2008. Below is his post from the forums.

I brought up Vista Ultimate and its "extras", and he told me that because of the ''unexpected" flood of Vista issues Microsoft had to divert it's resources elsewhere and have SP1 cover more than internally-planned. Also, believe it or not, supposedly the Driver and Application Compatibility issues (Which technically was not Microsofts' fault and thus didn't need to do anything) made Microsoft very unhappy since it gave many software/hardware developers more than enough time to prepare, and basically forced Microsoft basically play hound-dog to all those companies.


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neowin.net - 21.12.2007

First Windows Vista SP1 Prerequisite Update for Ultimate/Enterprise Users Now Available

Two or three updates are required before you install Windows Vista Service Pack 1. The updates that are required depend on the edition of Windows Vista that you are upgrading. Prerequisite update 935509 is only applicable to Windows Vista Enterprise and to Windows Vista Ultimate. The other prerequisite updates that are discussed in this article apply to all editions of Windows Vista.



Before Windows Vista SP1 is released, these prerequisite updates will be delivered to most users through Windows Update as part of regularly scheduled monthly updates. These updates will be installed together with other updates that will require that you restart the computer. An additional restart will not be required. Therefore, this delivery method will simplify installation of these prerequisite updates.



Customers who decide to install Windows Vista SP1 by using the stand-alone installer, instead of by using Windows Update, will not have to install the prerequisite packages separately. The prerequisite packages will be installed by the stand-alone installer if they are necessary.




winbeta.org - 08.01.2008

Improved startup repair tool, media throttling among Vista SP1 changes

To reassure customers that it really has been addressing consumers' concerns about Vista, Microsoft has made its change log to Windows Vista SP1 publicly available early...
betanews.com - 11.12.2007

Changes to UAC in Vista SP1: Much less than meets the eye

A video is making the rounds showing how Vista SP1 has significantly improved Vista's immensely annoying User Account Control (UAC). But there appears to be less to the improvement than meets the eye --- hardly any changes were made to UAC in SP1, and it remains a very big Vista annoyance.



Microsoft blogger Michael Kleef has made a video that he says illustrates how much better UAC is under SP1 than before SP1. It very nicely shows that when you create a new folder in Program Files, you only need to go through one UAC prompt under Vista SP1, rather than four previously.




winbeta.org - 17.05.2008

Windows Vista SP1 Application Non-Compatibility List

Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista is an important update for Windows Vista. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) contains many security, reliability, and feature updates for Windows Vista. A program may experience a loss of functionality after you install Windows Vista SP1. However, most programs will continue to work as expected after you install Windows Vista SP1.



This article lists programs that have been reported to experience a loss of functionality when they are installed on a Windows Vista SP1-based computer.




winbeta.org - 19.02.2008

Improving the Windows Vista experience: Attention Action Pack Subscribers

Microsoft is always looking for ways to improve our programs and products to help Partners sustain business profitability for long-term success. We have been working hard to improve Microsoft Windows Vista, culminating in the upcoming Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1).



Heres what you can expect from us over the next few months:

  • Delivery of Microsoft Windows Vista Business with SP1 via a Special Action Pack shipment to Partners soon after SP1 RTM. The kit will include full-install licence keys (not upgrade)
  • One full-install licence key for Windows Vista Ultimate with SP1 for internal use. We plan for this software to be delivered in your regular Action Pack quarterly update (April/May 2008).
  • A set of readiness resources to enable you to sell and support Windows Vista solutions for your SMB customers as Windows Vista momentum builds with the release of SP1.
  • Exciting incentives and promotions that reward you for learning, using and selling Windows Vista.


Now is the time for Windows Vista, for both Partners and your customers, and were making it easier than ever for you to learn, use and sell Windows Vista.




winbeta.org - 06.02.2008

Vista SP1 to be just 45MB over Windows Update?

Mary Jo Foley got a chance to see a note sent to certain testers of Vista SP1 earlier this month and quite a few interesting factoids have turned up in it:


Q: How big is SP1?


A: Windows Vista SP1 is approximately 45 MB when delivered over Windows Update and is designed to not significantly change the UI or regress application compatibility.


Q: What are some examples of support for emerging technologies and standards?


A: With SP1, Windows Vista can boot via EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) on an x64 machine. SP1 supports ExFAT, a new file format that will be used in flash memory storage and consumer devices Support for SD Advanced DMA Support to improve transfer performance and decrease CPU utilization is part of SP1



winbeta.org - 30.07.2007

Microsoft talks about Office 2007 Ultimate

For those who don't know about it yet, Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate Edition is, as Ultimate Edition, a sum of every features of the product. The actual Ultimate edition contains the following products:

-Word
-Excel
-PowerPoint
-Outlook
-Publisher
-OneNote
-Groove
-Access
-InfoPath

But all those features have a price, which is already mentioned: 679 US$. We currently don't know if it will offer special services like those that will be available to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition users.

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jcxp.net - 27.05.2006

The Vista SP1 saga: the best ad for Mac and Linux yet?

Alex Zaharov-Reutt: First, it was a 5 year delay for Vista minus plenty of features, drivers and software compatibility. A year later, Vista SP1 launches, but few can get it yet. Then two SP1 pre-updates launch, only to have many reports of endless rebooting. What more can Microsoft do to convince people to try a Mac or Linux?



I wouldnt exactly call the delay of Vista SP1 a comedic situation, but the whole thing seems to have gone from comedic to shambolic in less than three weeks since the February 4 announcement that Vista SP1 had gone to RTM.




winbeta.org - 21.02.2008