Got SLIC 2.1 and cert, upgrade to Ultimate?

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  1. JBenal

    JBenal MDL Addicted

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    #1 JBenal, Nov 26, 2009
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    This may have already been answered, but I can't find it though I searched. :eek:

    I have Windows 7 Home Premium retail installed and activated - I bought it. Now I'd like to upgrade to Ultimate on a Dell Inspiron 1720. I've patched the BIOS and got SLIC 2.1. I added the Dell certificate. Can I just change the product key to get Win 7 Ultimate? Or do I need to install Ultimate and enter the OEM key during installation? Thanks.
     

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    Try windows anytime upgrade with ultimate oem slp key. :)
     
  3. wyrman

    wyrman MDL Member

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    You could use Dazs loader in Advanced mode. Put in Dell cert. and serial and install.
     
  4. JBenal

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    Sorry, I don't understand. Why would I need a loader when I already have SLIC BIOS installed? Aren't loaders just for when you can't mod the BIOS? I've already entered the cert.

    What would happen if I entered the Ultimate OEM key now in my current setup? Would it unlock the features of Ultimate? Or do I have to re-install? I have the Ultimate OEM disk - can I just do an upgrade from within Windows? Thanks.
     
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  5. lifedigital

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    #5 lifedigital, Nov 26, 2009
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    Yep. This one works. I did it yesterday this way. I already have Slic Bios Mod and windows 7 home premium installed and activated.
    All you need to do is click windows anytime upgrade( if you have internet connection) and install ultimate keys when ask. It reboot
    may be twice and take about 15 minutes or less. :D:D:D
     
  6. NoJuan999

    NoJuan999 Experienced SLIC Tool Operator

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    Just install Win 7 Ultimate during installation choose upgrade existing installation if that option is available.
    Use an OEM SLP Key , you may need to reinstall the certificate in Win 7 after you upgrade.

    You Don't need a loader, it will interfere with the Bios Mod.
     
  7. wyrman

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    My bios is modded as well. I did use Dazs loader to install the cert and serial for my Asus board.
     
  8. JBenal

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    #8 JBenal, Nov 26, 2009
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    So would I change the key before doing anytime update, or during? If I do it before, should I use "slmgr -ipk" in a command window, or enter it into system properties where it says "Change product key"?

    By the way, I'm trying to avoid a clean install, because I have a lot of software and tweaks and don't want to have to do all that again.
     
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  9. wyrman

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  10. PAYMYRENT

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  11. Servi

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    There is no need to avoid Daz loader, because Daz loader doesn't work as a loader when set to advanced mode. It just installs cert and key. ;)
     
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  12. NiHiLisT

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    Where did you found the DELL 2.1 cert?
    I want that one also.
     
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  13. urie

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    There is no Dell 2.1 cert that seems to be a bug in slic dump toolkit.
     
  14. PAYMYRENT

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    if he just want the key and cert then he can choose what he wants. a program bundled with a loader or two that arent
     
  15. JBenal

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    I got link to the cert right here on MDL. It's in one of the Phoenix BIOS threads.

    I did the anytime upgrade and it worked. I didn't want to do that because I can't imagine why M$ would allow an OEM key to be used for an upgrade. Think about it. Anyway, it did work. Thanks for the help guys!
     

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