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Oh hell with it, since so many of you send me e-mails, I get tired of replying them. Instead, I will post the instructions here for your eyes to feast. Please note that these instructions are for education purpose only, after you see this works, please immediately re-install your copy of Windows Vista and do whatever you like since I held no responsibility of what might happen if you don’t. This will make your Windows Vista be recognized as OEM (Windows that shipped pre-installed with a new PC) Ok, enough of the chit chat and get our hands dirty.

First you will need a copy of of the OEMTools from Team PARADOX here. Ok once you got everything, extract the files wherever you like, but make sure you paste all the *.XRM-MS file from the directory CERT in your root directory (in this case I presume its in C:\). So after you got the file, make a cup of coffee. Trust me, you might need it.

Now what you need to do is temporarily disable the UAC (the nagging screen which asks for permissions, but useful as it asks everytime something is executing - useful for preventing execution of worms or viruses accessing your important system files) by windows (or apple key if on macs) and ‘r’ simultaneously and type in ‘msconfig’ and press ‘enter’. Once msconfig runs, go to the ‘Tools’ tab and find ‘Disable UAC’ and enable it, then press ‘OK’. Now your Vista won’t ask for permissions anymore.

Now, Run ‘OEMTOOL.EXE’ from where you extracted the downloaded file, select the OEM BIOS information to emulate (ASUS might be a good choice given the fact that it’s the only OEM for which a complete set of product keys is provided) and hit the ‘<Install Emulation Driver>’ button. A warning will appear telling you that an unsigned driver will be installed, just allow it. Then once completed, restart your computer.

Install the OEM certificate matching your OEM selection during driver installation by going to command prompt again (windows key and R simultaneously and type ‘cmd’ and press ‘enter’) then go to your root directory by typing ‘c:\’ and press ‘enter’. Then type ‘SLMGR.VBS -ilc <OEMNAME>.XRM-MS’ (in my case, I typed "SLMGR.VBS -ilc C:\ASUS.XRM-MS" if you chose to install the default driver and extracted the certificate file to C:\ as I recommended you earlier). This will take some time to process so just be patient and don’t get frustrated, leave it and drink a cup of coffee or something.

Once done, Install an OEM product key matching the installed edition of Windows Vista x86 by typing SLMGR.VBS -ipk <OEM_PRODUCT_KEY> (in my case, I typed "SLMGR.VBS -ipk 6F2D7-2PCG6-YQQTB-FWK9V-932CC" because i’m running Windows Vista Ultimate using the default emulation driver). It will take some time again, so just sip your remaining coffee.

Ok, once completed, you can check your Vista validation by pressing windows key and R simultaneously and type ‘SLMGR.VBS -dlv’ and press ‘OK’. Or alternatively, you can right-click on ‘Computer’ listed when you press the ‘Start’ button and choose ‘Properties’. It should show that your Windows is activated. Then basically you’re done!

I suggest that you then update your Windows, install especially the ‘Intel Integrated Graphics Driver’ and your system rating will increase from ‘3.0′ to ‘3.1′. Not bad. But I warn you, currently the update for your Wireless Driver listed will make your wireless device not working, so avoid that one.

Ok now do what I told you on top as this process is illegal, beyond that, count me out. Have fun.

~ by adityapamungkas on March 14, 2007.