Bypass Vista Activation with Paradox OEM BIOS Emulation Toolkit v1.0
OEM BIOS Emulation Toolkit for Windows Vista is a crack tool that enable user to bypass or crack 32-bit Windows Vista (x86) product activation requirement, by emulating hardware-embedded BIOS ACPI_SLIC license information of so called “Royalty OEMs” (e.g. ASUS, HP, Dell) which allowed to ship computer products with Windows Vista installation that does not require any kind of product activation as this might be seen an unnecessary inconvenience for the end-user. With the emulated BIOS with correct Windows Marker, obtaining further activation information online or by phone is obsolete and no longer needed. Best of all, no flashing of mod BIOS needs to be done.
Both softmod.iso Software BIOS emulator and OEM BIOS Emulation Kit is similar. However, the popular softmod.iso BIOS emulator makes use of vstaldr Grup multiboot boot loader to load the emulation driver during initial boot up of system, while the OEM BIOS Emulation Toolkit is completely software based Windows driver which runs within Windows Vista operating system environment. It works by presenting BIOS ACPI_SLIC information to Windows Vista’s licensing mechanism by means of a device driver, and combined with a matching product key and OEM certificate, Windows Vista is fooled to assume that the system is genuine OEM product and render any system activated with this method practically indistinguishable from a legit pre-activated system shipped by the respective OEM.
- Install the Windows Vista x86 edition (any edition including Windows Vista Ultimate is possible) without entering any product key during setup. Any Windows Vista x86 installation media can be used, regardless of whether it’s MSDN, Retail, OEM, RTM release. However, if you’re using OEM DVD media, make sure you choose the correct OEM brand for BIOS simulation, and you can skip the step to install OEM certificate.
- Download Paradox OEM BIOS Emulation Toolkit v1.0 (paradox.rar).
- Extract paradox.rar to a folder.
- Disable User Access Control.
- Run OEMTOOL.EXE (right click on it and choose “Run as Administrator” if you don’t disable UAC), then select the OEM BIOS information to emulate (ASUS might be a good choice given the fact that it’s the only OEM for which has leaked complete set of product keys for all editions of Windows Vista), and hit the ‘<Install Emulation Driver>’ button to install the emulation driver (Royal.sys).
If above method to install BIOS emulation driver fails, you can alternatively just right-click the ROYAL.INF file and chose ‘Install’ from the right click context menu. However, this installation method only allows user to install emulation driver with default OEM BIOS information (ASUS) and is discouraged.
If you’re prompted with warning dialog on whether to install an unsigned driver, allow it.
- Reboot the computer.
- Install the OEM certificate (also comes with the archive in CERTS folder) matching your OEM selection during driver installation by running the following command in command prompt:
SLMGR.VBS -ilc <OEMNAME>.XRM-MS
For example, use “SLMGR.VBS -ilc C:\ASUS.XRM-MS” if you chose to install the default driver and extracted the certificate file to C:\.
- Install an OEM product key (also comes with the archive in pkeys.txt file, or more OEM product key published by different OEMs in CD-KEY.txt) matching the installed edition of Windows Vista x86 by running the following command in command prompt:
SLMGR.VBS -ipk <OEM_PRODUCT_KEY>
For example, use “SLMGR.VBS -ipk 6F2D7-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX” if you’re running Windows Vista Ultimate using the default emulation driver (ASUS).
- Verify the Windows Vista activation and licensing status by running ‘SLMGR.VBS -dlv’ in command prompt or right-click ‘Computer’ and chose ‘Properties’.
If you’re using softmod.iso BIOS emulator but miss the floppy disk drive (A drive) which is been used as a virtual drive to load the emulation drive by boot loader, this toolkit is a workaround solution.
OEMTool.exe also comes with a ‘<Dump OEM BIOS Information>’ button which dumps the BIOS ACPI_SLIC information of any SLP 2.0-enabled OEM system to a file. The dump can then be used to emulate (’clone’) the legit exported SLIC information on any other system by specifying the ‘Custom’ option. If you want to dump the OEM BIOS from actual OEM product with hardware-embedded SLIC information, make sure that you don’t install the emulation driver, or else it’s the OEM BIOS information of emulation driver that is been extracted.
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Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purpose only.
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March 6th, 2007 02:26
@bjuj:
The Product key being used is generated (in part) by the version of Windows you have installed.
This crack and the OEM keys/certificates are emulating the hardware-embedded BIOS ACPI_SLIC license information of so called “Royalty OEMs” (e.g. ASUS, HP, Dell) which are allowed to ship computer products with Windows Vista installation that does not require any kind of product activation.
The ONLY WAY for Microsoft to stop this would be to invalidate all the OEM certificates and reissue new ones, which would certainly get not only people like you and me but also those legitimate users who purchased systems from ASUS, Acer, Lenovo, HP, Dell, etc… which would cause a HUGE nightmare for those companies Public Relations…. not gonna happen anytime soon.
Even the author of this crack states above… “it works by presenting BIOS ACPI_SLIC information to Windows Vista’s licensing mechanism by means of a device driver, and combined with a matching product key and OEM certificate, Windows Vista is fooled to assume that the system is genuine OEM product and render any system activated with this method practically indistinguishable from a legit pre-activated system shipped by the respective OEM”.
So, just install it w/your OEM Manufacturer of choice and worry about the future when or *IF* Microsoft finds a way around this that doesn’t affect legitimate purchasers of Vista…..
March 6th, 2007 01:57
all that im afraid of is when ms finds a way to render this useless..im just thinking if its okey that we are using the same product key as to those who chose ASUS?is it not obvious to ms?
March 6th, 2007 01:50
@private:
Also, in addition to what I said before, if you are getting this error: “Error:0xC004F025 Access denied: the requested action requires elevated privileges”, please TURN OFF UAC or use an account with FULL administrator rights to install the crack under.
March 6th, 2007 01:10
@Logan X:
Thanks Logan X
March 6th, 2007 00:34
@rty:
This crack is not dependent on you having matching hardware to run it on. The crack is designed to *trick* Vista in to thinking that your PC is an OEM from one of the manufacturers (ASUS, Acer, Lenovo, HP, etc..etc..) which bypasses the normal activation methods.
I have it installed using the ASUS OEM keys w/Vista Ultimate on a ECS P4M800PRO-M Motherboard and it is working well. I have went to windows update and installed everything needed and WGA did not make a peep…
March 6th, 2007 00:29
*SIGH*
@Private:
You are not following the steps correctly. This line (SLMGR.VBS -ilc .XRM-MS) is an example and if you have used the ASUS certificate, the entire line should read like this instead: SLMGR.VBS -ilc C:\ASUS.XRM-MS
Did you MAKE SURE that you opened the CERT folder from the crack and copy/paste the ASUS cert to the root drive of your Vista installation first? c:\ is where it should go, THEN you run SLMGR.VBS -ilc C:\ASUS.XRM-MS from a command prompt.
Everything needed to properly apply this crack is included in the download so anyone who cannot figure this out should not quit their day jobs….LOL
March 5th, 2007 23:28
[...] this weekend, after reading pretty much everywhere that Team Paradox had released a new crack for Vista, I had to try it out. I had yet to take a look at Vista in depth so I was definitely [...]
March 5th, 2007 22:54
Thank you very much.
March 5th, 2007 21:54
Vista x64 version crack please~~~
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okease~~~~
March 5th, 2007 21:45
What happens if you have an MSI mobo? Will it still work, or does it have to be Asus, Acer, Lenevo or HP?
March 5th, 2007 17:05
[quote]# Install the OEM certificate (also comes with the archive in CERTS folder) matching your OEM selection during driver installation by running the following command in command prompt:
SLMGR.VBS -ilc .XRM-MS
For example, use “SLMGR.VBS -ilc C:\ASUS.XRM-MS” if you chose to install the default driver and extracted the certificate file to C:\
# Install an OEM product key (also comes with the archive in pkeys.txt file, or more OEM product key published by different OEMs in CD-KEY.txt) matching the installed edition of Windows Vista x86 by running the following command in command prompt:
SLMGR.VBS -ipk
For example, use “SLMGR.VBS -ipk 6F2D7-2PCG6-YQQTB-FWK9V-932CC” if you’re running Windows Vista Ultimate using the default emulation driver (ASUS).
# Verify the Windows Vista activation and licensing status by running ‘SLMGR.VBS -dlv’ in command prompt or right-click ‘Computer’ and chose ‘Properties’.[/quote]
I have installed Vista to c: on second partition and I keep getting the following when trying to carry out
SLMGR.VBS -ilc .XRM-MS
[quote]Windows Script Host
Error:0xC004F025 Access denied: the requested action requires elevated privileges.[/quote]
I used start\cmd\ctl+enter and inserted SLMGR.VBS -ilc .XRM-MS but keep getting an error. Is this due to the fact that I am running another OS on the very first partition on the hdd, or is there some other reason?
Help needed
March 5th, 2007 09:12
@Gonny:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/03/04/software-bios-emulation-patch-softmodiso-to-emulate-oem-slic-of-dell-hp-lenovo-sony-acer-and-asus/
March 5th, 2007 08:43
Hi, Does anyone have the Dell Bios Dump file?? or know a location on where to dl it?
March 5th, 2007 07:53
FINALLY!! A Vista crack that actually works as advertised and is easy to use at the same time.
Mad props to PARADOX for another fine scene release.
March 5th, 2007 07:47
ok, I’ve found the answer :
Yes, the driver must stay enabled
March 5th, 2007 06:47
I tried it on vmware, and it works !
big thanks !!!
question : does the emulation driver have to stay installed after activation or is it possible to uninstall it ?
March 5th, 2007 02:44
I tried this with x64 Ultimate, the exe failed to install the royal.sys, upon installing with the .inf directly it failed to boot (32bit in 64bit land makes for a sad kitty). So, rebooted into “last known good config” and deleted it from the registry. Works fine on a 32bit/x86 Ultimate install though, props to the pioneers on this. PARADOX comes through again.
March 5th, 2007 02:27
[...] what other blogs were saying about this, and that’s when I actually came across one blog that walks you through the steps needed to use the crack. To me, it is still too much work and not something I would like to fiddle around with. Because of [...]
March 5th, 2007 00:17
hi!
thanks to teams PARADOX for this great working!
Whan realty is not enough!!
March 4th, 2007 22:21
whynot dell bios information?
March 4th, 2007 21:40
at last it works aftr fresh installation…
rocking, but for me uninstallation of emaluation says to re-activate windows.
i’m using lenovo x60
so far, great job ever.
thanx paradox….keep it up
cheers!!!!
March 4th, 2007 21:38
Oxid, i’m…. hehe i’m install Windows Vista, Ultimate, and I don’t read the warning of convert Vista Ultimate or Other Version to Business or Premium. I activate my Windows Vista, but Business and I’m use the TimerLock for these 180 days.
Now with this i’m Reinstall, without Key, and Deactivate “Activate on Internet Conexion” (Sorry, but i’m use Spanish Version, and says other words)
My vista Is Installed and whitout Activate.
Um… Admin, add it “SLMGR.VBS -ulk” it’s 4 users with Keys added. It erases the Keys. I’m Use it and i’m now with Ultimate Activated and No Problems.
Thankz! Salu2 @roKiLL!
March 4th, 2007 21:37
how long do you think this will last?
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it will take me 10 minutes to code a security update that renders this patch useless.
March 4th, 2007 19:43
This method rocks…forget the lame brute force hack thiz is the way!
March 4th, 2007 18:39
Works perfectly. I advise you all to choose the change product key option a couple of times. I believe it alters your product id. I don’t think Microsoft will trace this. Plus, if they do, one of the greatest teams named PARADOX will just have another version.