Hi, I use Windows 2008 on VM for training purpose. I use Dell PC's and Laptops. If I change the image from one machine to another I have to reactivate Windows 2008. When it comes to few machines, I run out of activation keys. I would like to keep one image which works on all machines without activating What I would like to know is there anyone in a similar situation has better solution for activation process Is it possible create an OEM Windows 2008 iso using a Dell OEM XP/Vista/Win7? Appreciate any assistance
KMS/MAK activation is the only option I can think of if you do move the image between different machines sebus
I guess I will have to create an OEM iso image of OS and then use with SLIC ROM. Is there a guide to create and OEM iso image of Windows 2008 somewhere on the forum?
You did NOT specify what engine will run this VM If you do then it is easier to give you proper solution 2008? Why not R2? sebus
Hi there, OK, I'm using VM Workstation 7.1 on Dell Laptops D630/830(XP x32)/E6510(W7 x64) At the moment, I should use Windows 2008 Ent and this has become compulsory . I will use R2 later but I don't know when Let me know if know any more info Thanks in advance
It is very much possible to make a OEM disc, provided you find out with SLIC it is using, like Dell, HP, there are guides in this very forum itself, let me know if you need further assistance and I will be willing to help you out.
Since I'm very new to this subject please bear with me I have 2.0 on D830 and 2.1 on E6510 OK, I got a question; Why do we need SLIC of host machine if the OS will be installed on VM, bear with me as I'm new to this stuff Thanks
I tried the Multi-Brand BIOS installer. I don't want start-up screen to change. I don't want anyone to notice that something has changed Let me put it this way; I just want to create a VM image of Windows 2008 on any of D630/830/E6510 and then move it around any of those models without activating So, what I need is a easy steps to create an OEM disc so that I can use DELL SLIC ROM in the vm Hope you guys can help me with his
Why do you insists on a DVD? You want to create your VM & simply add to its folder VM.314.DELL.SLIC.21.IMAGE.ROM & add in .vmx file a single line: bios440.filename = "E:\Vmware\VM.314.DELL.SLIC.21.IMAGE.ROM" Then you kep moving the whole folder, nice & easy Of you mean, you do not want to see BIOS with Dell SLIC 2.1? Then do yourself BIOS mod (with Andy Phoenix tool) sebus
Hi Sebus, You are correct. That is the way I'm using XP/Vista and Win7. That works perfect. That is because I use Dell OEM CD/DVD to create the first image. This is exactly what I want with Windows 2008 too. Reason why I'm asking is to create a Windows 2008 DVD is that I do not posses Dell OEM Windows 2008 DVD. I'm using MSDN Windows 2008 DVD ISO files. My question, if I use Dell SLIC 2.1 in the vmx file as in XP/Vista/Win7 and create an image with MSDN Win2008, will it be activated or activated as Dell OEM? Thanks
And what do you need the OEM DVD for? Just install the MSDN version in VM, apply OEM SLP key + certificate, point the vmx to the SLIC-ed BIOS & you are done, what is so difficult? But if you insist on creating OEm DVD then read the stickies in Windows 7 section sebus
Sebus, Thanks OK, I'm getting there I guess How to do "apply OEM SLP key + certificate"? Where do I get OEM SLP key + certificate? This is what I'm missing. If I get this thing right then my problem is solved. And I don't think I need an OEM Disk
Hello there, I'm sorry if I was misunderstood here I did search and that's how I got my XP/Vista/Win7 images activated; thanks to all efforts by all of you Now, I don't ask anything without searching; my problem is I need bit of a push Please, which files should I download and where to put them. That will be be very good enough I searched, searched and searched.. But, don't know way forward I guess, my problem is, I don't understand the process I'm sorry guys if I've asked a lot
Very big thank for all of you helped me.. Finally managed... Now I have an image which I could move around without activating
What I did, I downloaded Dell Ultimate OEM file I copied oem.xrm-ms to c:\ Typed slmgr.vbs -upk Typed slmgr.vbs -ilc c:\oem.xrm-ms Typed slmgr.vbs -ipk 26Y2H-YTJY6-CYD4F-XXXX-XXXX Edited the vmx file and copied SLIC2.1.rom file VM folder Now I have an activated image