Windows loader.rar

1. Recovery
2. Genuine status
3. Questions and answers
4. UEFI motherboards
5. Server 2012 compatibility and Windows 8
6. Checksums
7. Changes
8. Arguments
9. Extra



##########################################################################
# 1 - Recovery
##########################################################################
Is Windows failing to boot after you installed the loader? Just do the following.

* Boot up the PC from your Windows installation disk
* Press and hold SHIFT and then press F10
* Input "bootsect.exe /nt60 SYS /force" (without quotes)
* Restart the PC

Note: If the above doesn't fix your boot issue then use the command "bootsect.exe /nt60 ALL /force" instead. Just make sure you remove all USB flash drives before you use the command.

Alternatively try holding the 'R' key after your BIOS screen. If you time it right then you'll see a boot menu. From the menu select to boot without a SLIC.



##########################################################################
# 2 - Genuine status
##########################################################################
Have you installed the loader but you're not genuine? Just check the following.

* Check the details line contains "v2.1" or "v2.2"
* Try to validate online at http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate/

Note: If the details line doesn't read v2.1 or v2.2 then go to the advanced tab, select to disable type 4 memory and reinstall the loader. If that doesn't work then use the legacy mode instead.



##########################################################################
# 3 - Questions and answers
##########################################################################
Q. The loaders status says "Modified - Uninstall other cracks", what do I do?
A. You can either find a way to uninstall the other cracks, download WAT Fix or format. http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/26994

Q. The loaders status says "Unsupported partition table", why is this?
A. You're either using GPT on a UEFI motherboard or you've got a locked OEM partition. Both problems can be fixed by fully formatting your entire hard drive.

Q. I received the error message "Error finding your systems active partition", what do I have to do?
A. You need to format the whole hard drive with a program like Active@ Kill Disk. This issue is caused by your locked OEM partition. http://software.lsoft.net/boot-cd-iso.zip

Q. I received the error message "Failed to add loader to the boot code", what do I have to do?
A. Disable any system protection. Some types of software block the loader application from installing to the boot code.

Q. I've used a version of the loader before and it failed to work, what do I have to do?
A. If you previously used bootsect to get back into Windows then you first need to press uninstall, reboot and then install the newest version of the loader.

Q. Why was table sorting changed so that it's now disabled by default?
A. Some machines don't like the table order being changed so to make the loader more system compatible we disabled it by default.

Q. I've previously used another activation solution and I think it's modified my systems files, can I fix it?
A. You can first try to uninstall what you originally installed and then try running "sfc.exe /scannow" from command prompt as an administrator.

Q. I lose activation status after my systems been to sleep or has been in hibernation, can I fix it?
A. Go to the advanced options and select to disable type 4 memory, install the loader again and see if that cures it. If you're not cured try to disable type 3 memory instead. If it still fails try selecting the legacy setting.

Q. I installed the loader and my system hangs during the boot process, can I fix it?
A. Go to the advanced options and select to disable type 4 memory, install the loader again and see if that cures it. If you're not cured try to disable type 3 memory instead. If it still fails try selecting the legacy setting.

Q. I installed the loader and rebooted but I'm not activated. The loader application displays the message "BAD SLIC SIZE" or "BAD SLIC DATA", can I fix it?
A. Uninstall the loader, power down and then boot up the system again. Go to the applications advanced options and select to ignore the existing SLIC and then press install.



##########################################################################
# 4 - UEFI motherboards
##########################################################################
The loader doesn't work when the systems using GPT. The workaround is to pre-format your hard drive so that it uses MBR instead.

From your BIOS select to boot the Windows DVD without UEFI, press and hold SHIFT and then press F10 and then enter this:

diskpart
list disk
select disk 0
clean
convert mbr
create partition primary
select partition 1
format fs=ntfs quick

Boot the Windows DVD the same way you did the first time and then continue with the installation of Windows. Once complete you can then install the loader.



##########################################################################
# 5 - Server 2012 compatibility and Windows 8
##########################################################################
Starting with the Server 2012 range Microsoft requires the RSDP to be in read only memory. Because of this there are limitations.


* Systems with an existing SLIC in their BIOS should have success
* Systems with an Intel CPU may have success due to chipset lock picking
* Systems with an AMD CPU may struggle to gain activation status if they don't have an existing SLIC in their BIOS
* If the loaders details line contains "v2.2" but your systems not activated then your systems probably not compatible

======
To convert Windows Server 2012 from an evaluation edition you must use the following command:

DISM /online /Set-Edition: /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula

Here's two examples:

DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:B7RRX-RVN4P-PCPBM-89D8Y-X4PQH /AcceptEula
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:VDNYM-JBKJ7-DC4X9-BT3QR-JHRGY /AcceptEula

Your system may then need to reboot 2 times before the loader will work.
======

Windows 8 support may never be added to the loader because the activation system has changed. It wouldn't be safe for me to
include what are basically retail keys as they can be blocked.

* OA 2.0 keys can be shared
* OA 2.1 keys can be shared
* OA 2.2 keys can be shared
* OA 3.0 keys can't be shared (This is what Windows 8 uses)

I'll make one thing clear too. There are no activators for Windows 8. Anything that modifies files inside of the Windows
directory is considered hacktivation, not activation. You're NOT safe and it's NOT permanent.

If you simply want your OS to look like Windows 8 then I'd suggest you try Windows Server 2012 Datacenter.

http://www.win2012workstation.com/
http://www.win2008workstation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=2108
http://www.win2008workstation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=2311
http://www.win2008workstation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=2172&start=14



##########################################################################
# 6 - Checksums
##########################################################################
File : Windows Loader.exe
CRC-32 : e580416d
MD4 : 388cfead89a4d31fdde06437c0daf845
MD5 : e7be2c033c6ab0ba199b4717f98bc947
SHA-1 : 6c964ec7100ad55922e186a157a445825998cfa4



##########################################################################
# 7 - Changes
##########################################################################
Version 2.2
* Fixed Xen detection
* Fixed a small issue with some decoded keys
* Pressing the delete key will now remove the OEM picture
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.1.9
* Added a new GRLDR
* Blocked the loader from installing onto Xen as it's not supported
* Added notes about Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 to the read me file

Version 2.1.8
* Added a new GRLDR (required to support Server 2012 operating systems)
* Added support for Windows Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Foundation & Datacenter
* Added support for Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard & Workgroup
* Added support for Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 Standard & Premium
* Added HEDY Windows 7 Ultimate key
* Added ByteSpeed, DakTech, Genuine C&C, INSYS, WIPRO & Zoostorm Windows 7 Professional keys
* Added ByteSpeed & INSYS Windows 7 Home Premium keys
* Added AOC & ByteSpeed Windows 7 Starter keys
* Added AOC, ByteSpeed, EXTRA Computer GmbH, Mustek, Velocity and Western Digital v2.1 SLIC's and certificates
* Added a Dell v2.2 SLIC to activate 2012 server editions (only recommended for Server 2012 unless you're dual booting with Windows 7/Vista)
* Added new launch parameters
* Fixed a Windows key decoding bug
* Fixed the "Licensed" text color for BIOS activated systems
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.1.7
* Fixed a bug that was causing the RSDT to get trashed

Version 2.1.6
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Fixed a Hyper-V installation issue
* Added Tangent Professional serial
* Added Dealin Starter serial

Version 2.1.5
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added Jetway Home Premium, Home Basic and Starter serials
* Added Jetway SLIC and certificate
* Fixed a bug that caused the unsupported status to be set for every type of issue
* Highlighted the status line so that people understand that Windows 7 Enterprise is an unsupported operating system
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.1.4
* Fixed a bug that would cause some systems to fail to boot
* Fixed a bug where an unsupported OS would fail to have it's status set to unsupported
* Added Qbex SLIC and certificate
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.1.3
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added support for Windows Home Server 2011
* Added support for Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter
* Added a few new serials
* Improved handling for systems with missing ACPI tables

Version 2.1.2
* Added a new GRLDR version that fixes 2 bugs
* Added support for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials
* Added lots of missing Vista serials (Thanks to Tito)

Version 2.1.1
* Fixed a bug that prevented existing SLIC's from being ignored
* Fixed a bug that caused Windows 8 serials to be decoded incorrectly
* Added Equus, Impression Computers and Xplore SLIC's and certificates
* Added Toshiba Windows 7 Ultimate serial
* Added Xplore Windows 7 Professional serial
* Added Impression Computers Windows 7 Home Premium serial
* Added LaCie Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard serial
* Added Western Digital Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials serial

Version 2.1
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added CRC32 checksums to SLIC and certificate dumps
* Enhanced serial decoding so that it supports Windows 8
* Added EXO, ONKYO and Quanmax Home Premium serials
* Added EXO and ONKYO SLIC's and certificates
* Removed NEC Ultimate serial as it's not NEC
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.9
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added NTFS checks for the active system partition
* Added Paradigit SLIC and certificate
* Added Paradigit Home Premium serial
* Added ZT Systems Home Premium serial
* Added NEC Ultimate serial
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.8
* Fixed a bug that prevented external SLIC's and certificates from loading
* Fixed a bug that prevented the AT Computers profile from working
* Added BGH e-Nova SLIC and certificate
* Added BGH e-Nova Professional serial

Version 2.0.7
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added Hyper-V support
* Added Quanmax Professional serial
* Added Stone Ultimate, Professional, Home Basic and Starter serials
* Further enhanced partition identification
* Fixed a bug in the uninstall function
* Fixed access to the recovery menu (Hold 'R' during boot)
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.6
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Fixed the ignore existing SLIC option
* Added Stone Home Premium serial
* Added Itautec Home Basic serial
* Added Stone and Itautec SLIC's and certificates
* Cleaned up serials for all Windows Server editions
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.5
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added a new option to patch all OEM table ID's
* Added CCE, Chuangzhicheng and Crea SLIC's and certificates
* Added CCE Windows 7 Professional serial
* Added KSystems and Crea Windows 7 Starter serials
* Changed the way partitions are identified which should fix boot issues for systems with hidden OS partitions

Version 2.0.4
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Recoded around 30% of the application so that the UI can always remain displayed
* Added progress indicators
* Added LG Starter serial
* Added HP and IBM Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard serials
* Added Kraftway and Philco Home Premium serials
* Added Philco profile
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.3
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Removed the prompt to ignore invalid SLIC's and have made the setting apply for Samsung systems only
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.2
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added TAROX Ultimate, Professional, Home Premium and Starter serials
* Fixed a bug that caused the wrong certificate to be dumped on some machines
* Added a prompt to ignore the existing SLIC on a system if the SLIC is invalid
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.1
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added TAROX and Vestel SLIC's
* Added Positivo and Kraftway Home Basic serials
* Enhanced the installation of GRLDR
* Enhanced the dump option so that it will now dump the certificate and serial as well as the SLIC
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.0
* Fixed a bug that could cause the application to crash
* Fixed unicode character input for OEM information editing

Version 1.9.9
* Fixed sandbox bug

Version 1.9.8
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added OEM branding options
* Added AT Computers, Genuine & Zoostorm SLIC's
* Added Genuine Home Premium serial & Zoostorm Starter serial
* Enhanced error handling
* Enhanced environment detection
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.9.7
* Added a new GRLDR version (This should fix many problems)
* Added Viewsonic Starter serial

Version 1.9.6
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added Aquarius, Hannspree, Hyrican, Lanix, Semp Toshiba, Twinhead & Synnex SLIC's
* Added Exper, Fujitsu and Hannspree Starter serials
* Added Dealin, Founder and Fujitsu Home Basic serials
* Added Gigabyte and Shuttle Home Premium serials
* Added Dealin and Mercer Professional serials
* Added Fujitsu Ultimate serial
* Added HP serials for UltimateE, ProfessionalE, HomePremiumE & StarterE
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.9.5
* Added a new GRLDR version which fixes a bug that prevented activation on systems with an XSDT

Version 1.9.4
* Added a new GRLDR version (Improves the ignore existing SLIC function)
* Disabled table sorting by default for compatibility reasons
* Added an option to disable type 3 memory as well as an option to reverse the SLIC search direction
* Displays motherboard version to help with debugging
* Added ECS, Dealin, Higrade and KSystems SLIC's
* Added HCL, Ksystems and MSI Home Basic serials
* Added MSI Professional serial
* Added Dealin Home Premium serial
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.9.3
* You can now install the loader from safe mode
* Added Panasonic, Viewsonic and Kraftway SLIC's
* Added Viewsonic and Kraftway serials
* Fixed a status refresh bug that caused the OS information to be displayed twice
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.9.2
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added an option to disable ACPI table sort (Use this if your system hangs under the default settings)
* Added an option to disable the usage of type 4 memory (Try this if you lose genuine status after hibernation or sleep)
* Tweaked the UI which now also displays the systems current serial
* Fixed a bug which prevented the application from installing the loader over really old GRLDR versions
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.9.1
* Improved corrupt SLIC detection