Permanently Activate Windows Vista by Skip Activation with Patched TimerStop.sys Crack

Hackers are going all out to crack Windows Vista activation procedure which is enhanced by Software Protection Platform (SPP). Until now, Microsoft has an upper hand, with no permanent or foolproof ways to crack or bypass Windows Vista activation request emerged. Instead, various workarounds and tricks to bypass, skip, delay, disable or spoof Vista activation has been suggestion, to various degree of success, such as extend evaluation period, rearm method, install Vista in future year, ‘frankenbuild’ Vista by replacing RTM build WPA files with RC build files, activate against spoofed KMS server, or run and activate Vista with own local KMS server and etc. Now, there is new crack method that able to permanently stop the countdown timer of time left to activate Windows Vista, effectively running Vista OS in full functionality evaluation mode forever.

  1. Install Windows Vista Ultimate edition (or other edition) without product key, if possible in year 2099.
  2. You may need to disconnect from Internet while applying the patch. If you disconnect Internet, connect to Internet until right before you verify the Vista crack with “slmgr -dlv” command.
  3. Windows Vista needs to be applied with 2099-ReArm trick, so that the counter of minutes to no activation required period will not return to normal after reboot. Try the following normal procedures to rearm Vista at 2099. If it’s not working, you may need to apply Vista ReArm Unlimited Patch to ensure Windows Vista back to initial activation grace period.
  4. Click on Start Orb button.
  5. Select “All Programs”, then “Accessories”.
  6. Right click on “Command Prompt, then select “Run as Administrator (A)”.
  7. If User Account Control (UAC) prompt a warning message, click on “Continue”.
  8. In the command prompt, type date and press Enter. You will see the following:Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6000]
    Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

    C:\Windows\system32>date
    Current date: 12/19/2006 Thursday
    Enter new date:

  9. Enter 12/31/2099 (December 31, 2099).
  10. Next, type cscript slmgr.vbs -rearm. You will see something like the following:C:\Windows\system32>cscript slmgr.vbs -rearm
    Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.7
    Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

    The command completed successfully.
    To make the change effectively, please restart the system.

  11. Then reset the date of the system to current date again by typing date again. You will see the following:Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6000]
    Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

    C:\Windows\system32>date
    Current date: 12/31/2099 Thursday
    Enter new date:

  12. Type in current date, i.e. 12/19/2006.
  13. Above time changing process to ‘fix’ Vista is done from within Windows itself for easy access. However, if you have any problem, reboot to BIOS and change the date and year from there.
  14. Exit from command prompt, but do not restart the computer.
  15. Download StopTimer.zip or vista_test_crack.zip (both is same).
  16. Extract the downloaded archive file into a folder. It should contains “Vista test crack.exe” and “timerstop.sys”.
  17. Execute or run the “Vista test crack.exe” by right click on “Vista test crack.exe”, and select “Run as Administrator (A)”.
  18. Optional: Press in Test button, and it will pop up a message says 4 timers are stopped. At this time, the counter should be freezed, Check with slmgr.vbs -dlv command, with the minutes left should be the same after a few minutes interval. If it’s the case, continue with the following steps to run the crack every startup.
  19. In the Vista test crack window, click on “Install” button. You will be prompted with “Service installed” message if everything is done properly and correctly. The crack will copy the patched stoptimer.sys to system folder and install a new service named “timerstop” to stop kernel-mode timers in spsys.sys system file.
  20. Exit from the crack, and restart the computer.
  21. The hacking is basically done. Next few steps to to verify that the activation grace period built-in countdown timer is actually stopped and disable the timers from working properly, and make sure that the crack is installed properly. After restart, log on to Windows Vista. Run for a few minutes.
  22. Press on Windows + R keys.
  23. Type slmgr.vbs -dlv to check the time left to activate Windows Vista. If the time left is 43200 minutes that’s mean the crack is successful.

With the crack, you will have the following in the registry:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\TimerStop]
“Type”=dword:00000001
“Start”=dword:00000002
“ErrorControl”=dword:00000000
“ImagePath”=hex(2):5c,00,3f,00,3f,00,5c,00,45,00,3a,00,5c,00,57,00,69,00,6e,00,\
64,00,6f,00,77,00,73,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,\
00,5c,00,54,00,69,00,6d,00,65,00,72,00,53,00,74,00,6f,00,70,00,2e,00,73,00,\
79,00,73,00,00,00
“DisplayName”=”TimerStop”

Update: There are now automated Vista activation crack tools that apply the above patching steps automatically, namely TimerLock (more realiable), TimeStop which apply TimerStop.sys and TimerStop64.sys v2a.

Further information:

  • The TimerStop vista test crack works on all 32-bit x86 Windows Vista edition such as Vista Ultimate and Vista Home Premium. Success rate in 64-bit (x64) environment is likely to be low.
  • The crack will make the time left to activate Vista to become always 43200 minutes (30 days), and will not countdown or reduce.
  • It’s possible to access Windows Update if you install Windows Vista with default product key (no product key entered when installation).
  • During the first 3 days of activation grace period after installing Windows Vista, Microsoft has designed it in such a way that Vista will allow greatest flexibility for users to install required drivers and application during this period, so Vista won’t prompt any reminder message for activation. After crack, Vista OS will always run with 30 days left for activation, thus there will not be any watermark or reminder to activate.
  • It’s possible to pass Windows Vista Genuine Advantage (WVGA) validation, so users able to download Microsoft value-added software for genuine customers.
  • As mentioned above, as Vista will also remain in first 3 days of activation grace period, in theory, Microsoft will not be able to differentiate who is the newly installed system, or who is the ‘patched’ system, unless of course, they check for the specific file or system (privacy anyone?).
  • Users can only view that there is 30 more days for system to be activated in the system properties, but it won’t affect system usage or installation method.

Note: This timer stop + Vista ReArm method is exactly the same with Vista RTM Timer Stopper Crack cloned and copied by other sites.

If you facing problem that the activation countdown timer continue to countdown, or keep reducing after an Automatic Updates, check out the solution to unstoppable timer. On the other hand, if you having problem with KB929391 Windows Vista Validation Updates, visit ways to remove or uninstall the Vista validation tool.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purpose only.

93 Responses to “Permanently Activate Windows Vista by Skip Activation with Patched TimerStop.sys Crack”

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  1. thomas
    December 22nd, 2006 21:28
    25

    hi john,
    if you this time stop way you not even need the Automatic Updates. You still can choose what you want.

    And…they no even will offer you the KB929391 (WGA) for download……..cheers

  2. admin
    December 22nd, 2006 11:39
    24

    Hi John, the critical updates should still be automatically delivered via Automatic Updates, with or without validation, as in Windows XP.

  3. John
    December 22nd, 2006 10:48
    23

    “It’s possible to pass Windows Vista Genuine Advantage (WVGA) validation, so users able to download Microsoft value-added software for genuine customers.”
    sound really good, but how to get updates if you do not let KB929391 Windows Vista Validation install and Validate your Vista. It does not let you download any updates without Validation…

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    December 22nd, 2006 09:51
    22

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  5. leadsinga
    December 22nd, 2006 03:43
    21

    works on my 32bit … thanks for that guys! nice work! … will still buy once bugs are sorted and driver support has improved!!!!! XP still blows it with games etc but I’m sure major software/hardware will soon release their updates :-)

  6. ViciousPotato
    December 21st, 2006 19:31
    20

    It works for some on 64bit. My friend got it working, I haven’t tried it though.

  7. flam
    December 21st, 2006 19:13
    19

    Unfortunately not working AT ALL on 64 bit Vista! :(

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  12. admin
    December 21st, 2006 12:28
    14

    As long as your timer keep maintain at 43200 minutes or 30 days, it should works. You must rearm once in 2099.

  13. user
    December 21st, 2006 12:22
    13

    i do not think it works, admin. you can freeze the timer but it still says that the evaluation ends on 8/29/2007 on running slmgr.vbs -dlv

  14. admin
    December 21st, 2006 12:12
    12

    Hi user, you can try, it should works too. Do feedback.

  15. user
    December 21st, 2006 12:02
    11

    admin, if i have frankenbuild right now, is there any way i can use this crack without reinstalling?

  16. leadsinga
    December 21st, 2006 09:48
    10

    cheers Admin … blank it is … will try out tonight :-)

  17. admin
    December 21st, 2006 09:15
    9

    leadsinga, yes, just leave it blank.

  18. leadsinga
    December 21st, 2006 08:22
    8

    So where you say no product key eneter during installation, you mean install with RC2 key or Key that came with ISO??? or do I just leave blank and it still installs??? … Sorry having a blank day myself … haha

  19. Razer
    December 21st, 2006 01:59
    7

    Thank you for posting! Works great!

  20. Razer
    December 21st, 2006 01:57
    6

    Working perfect!!! Thank you for posting!

  21. admin
    December 21st, 2006 01:19
    5

    rearm is just a switch for slmgr function, which manage vista license and activation. So unlikely it will cause harm to your files.

  22. erik
    December 20th, 2006 23:42
    4

    does running re-arm reset anything in windows besides the date stuff?

    he’s mentionned in another article that running re-arm resets your documents or some other settings.. what gets resetted if anything specifically? just curious, if any1 knows..

  23. Shadowchaser
    December 20th, 2006 23:32
    3

    We`ve only tested with unchanged rc/beta-files, but normally should work.

  24. admin
    December 20th, 2006 23:20
    2

    Why not give it a try and let us know?

  25. felix
    December 20th, 2006 23:08
    1

    sounds good, but does this also work on installations with exchanged rc build files?

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