Just a note: For those wishing to use MRP on Server 2012 (Not R2) the activation routine has a glitch, sorting that out now. So once that completed and working if those that need it PM/Convo me i will give link to a fixed decompile.exe. Just reinstalling S2012 to see where it going off the rails, for all consumer OS's MRP will function normally, just this one server being a pain. On S2012 - login background not change but that because it's Win 8.0 based and only a solid color allowed.
The 'DIVA' in EFI boot with MSDM: Code: Multi-OEM/Retail Project Version : 170604-R58.0 - BaseLine [MRP/MDL] Required files present and extracted successfully. DeCompile has detected a 'VMware' Virtual Machine. OEM's folder detected, structure appears OK. OS Installation Date/Time: 04.06.2017 -- 9:54pm [CHKOV] Windows 10 Pro x64 version detected. [CHKOE] Professional Edition installed. {Registry} [CHKRE] ProfessionalEducation Detected. {WMIC} [CHKOB] Build Version: 15063.0.amd64fre.rs2_release.170317-1834 [CHKOR] Build UBR Revision: 0 {Baseline Release}. [OSLNG] Edition Language/Code: de-DE ( 1031 [407h] ) [OSLNG] OS Locale: de-DE [OSLNG] OS Language Value: DEU [MBDMI] Motherboard BIOS DMI Information [MBDMI] #1 CS Product Name : [VMware7,1] [MBDMI] #2 CS Model Name : [VMware7,1] [MBDMI] #4 CS Vendor Name : [VMware, Inc.] [MBDMI] #5 CS System Name : [VMware, Inc.] [MBDMI] #6 Baseboard Name : [Intel Corporation] [MBDMI] #8 BIOS/SLIC ID : [INTEL] [HDTYP] Info: HDD Detected. [CKDMI] Reading DMI for manufacture branding information. [THMOK] Dell [MSDM] manufacture will be used for theme/branding. [FTMNP] Force theme text file not present. [CHKMN] Computer Model Name: Undefined. [BGDFC] Desktop backgrounds folder created. [BGDFC] BackgroundDefault.jpg file created. [RMXML] OOBE.xml file deleted. [UBREP] User.bmp replaced. [UPREP] User.png replaced. [UPREP] User-40.png replaced. [UPREP] Note: User-200.png does not exist. [UPREP] User-32.png replaced. [UPREP] User-48.png replaced. [UPREP] User-192.png replaced. [WXLS5] Lock Screen {img105.jpg} replaced. [THMRP] Dell theme has been applied. [WXLS1] Log-In Background {img100.jpg} replaced. [OIFCS] System32\oobe\info folder has been created. [OIFCS] Required theme files transferred to System32\oobe\info folder. [BRNOK] Branding script has completed. [ADMAN] Add-On Manager Started. [CMSDM] Checking BIOS for MSDM Table data. [CMSDM] Processing MSDM Key for Edition status. [CMSDM] Method Used for MSDM check: 1 [CMSDM] MSDM Key Information: Win 10 ProfessionalEducation MSDM [CMSDM] The MSDM key is for the Edition installed, saved and applied. [CMSDM] See C:\MSDM-Key.txt for the saved MSDM key details. [ADMVM] Detected a 'Default DMI' VMware Virtual Machine. [USRAC] Windows 10 Enhanced Log-On screen has been enabled. [USRAC] 'User Account Picture' registry entry applied. [USRRO] 'Registered Owner' registry entry corrected. [USRD0] Detected 'defaultuser0', attempting to remove the account... [USRD0] Removal of 'defaultuser0' account was successful. [AMBPS] BIOS/Boot Mode: UEFI [AMBPS] Partition Type: GPT [AMBPS] Secure Boot : Unable to detect on a VMware Virtual Machine [AMHDC] HDD Controller Mode: AHCI [AMCOS] Internet Connection Check: Failed, possibly offline ? [CHKLS] License Status: Notification [CHKLS] Online connection or system reboot maybe required to complete activation. [ADMAN] Add-On Manager Completed. [CLNUP] MRP Clean Up Routine Processed. ================================================================================ = Please Note: It is advisable to logout or reboot your computer when possible = = to allow the User and Log-On background pictures to finalize. = ================================================================================ The Multi-OEM/Retail Project has now completed.
Grrrr now the oem recovery project doesnt work with win8.1...no tools copied over to make back media nor can I access the damn recovery that was created. Not a good day for me. I wish I still had v4.0.6 because that version worked. By the way multi oem login background doesnt work with recovery creation. Just a FYI. I am tired after three days doing this. Going to just install win8.1 and leave it at that. I am tired.
Know about being tired! Spend four solid days (and into early mornings), working on the project. If i see server 2008 R2 set up again i am gonna scream lol. Working on 2012 (non R2), that grinding me, but got OEM activation sorted now. Just a few bits to tidy up.
Silent Update: MRP 58.1 Uploaded. First Post Download Spoiler updated and new password. This version fixes Server 2012 for OEM activation. Plus a few last minute little tweaks. For normal consumer OS's no need to rush to obtain 58.1 unless you are wishing to use MRP on Server's. Spoiler: Server 2012 (non R2) Project.log Code: Multi-OEM/Retail Project Version : 170605-R58.1 - BaseLine [MRP/MDL] Required files present and extracted successfully. DeCompile has detected a 'VMware' Virtual Machine. Enhanced Log Mode: Activated. OEM's folder detected, structure appears OK. OS Installation Date/Time: 05/06/2017 -- 3:26pm [CHKOV] Windows Server 2012 Standard x64 version detected. [CHKOE] ServerStandard Edition installed. {Registry} [CHKRE] ServerStandard Detected. {WMIC} <--- Sometimes says Server (R) instead, cosmetic error. [CHKOB] Build Version: 9200.16384.amd64fre.win8_rtm.120725-1247 [OSLNG] Edition Language/Code: en-US ( 1033 [409h] ) [OSLNG] OS Locale: en-GB [OSLNG] OS Language Value: ENG [SVROS] Server OS detected, branding/SLIC activation may fail, see Server-Readme.txt file for details. [SVROS] > Checking Server Kernel number. [SVROS] Server Kernel Version: [6.2] [MBDMI] Motherboard BIOS DMI Information [MBDMI] #1 CS Product Name : [VMware Virtual Platform] [MBDMI] #2 CS Model Name : [VMware Virtual Platform] [MBDMI] #4 CS Vendor Name : [VMware, Inc.] [MBDMI] #5 CS System Name : [VMware, Inc.] [MBDMI] #6 Baseboard Name : [Intel Corporation] [MBDMI] #8 BIOS/SLIC ID : [DELL] [HDTYP] Info: HDD Detected. [CHKLF] Rename 'System Drive' option enabled, 'C:' changed to 'Windows_Server_OS'. [CKDMI] Reading DMI for manufacture branding information. [THMOK] Dell [MSDM] manufacture will be used for theme/branding. [CKSLP] > Checking for OEM-SLP Product Key. [SLPOK] OEM-SLP Product Key for Server 2012: ServerStandard found and applied. [XRMAN] > OEM XRM-MS Certificate Management. [XRMOK] Dell XRM-MS OEM Certificate applied. [W7ASR] OEM activation subroutine created. [SLICA] Attempting to activate via detected SLIC. [BRND1] > Branding Extra Checks Section. [FTMNP] Force theme text file not present. [CHKMN] Computer Model Name: 'VMware Virtual Platform' has been applied. [BRND2] > Brand Transfer Section. [BGDFC] Desktop backgrounds folder created. [BGDFC] BackgroundDefault.jpg file created. [W8XAP] > Windows 8.x/10 User Account Picture Management Section 1. [SVOEM] Attempting to brand Server OS. [RMXML] OOBE.xml file deleted. [UBREP] User.bmp replaced. [UPREP] User.png replaced. [UPREP] User-40.png replaced. [UPREP] User-200.png replaced. [THMMN] > Theme Management Section. [THMRP] Dell theme has been applied. [WXLS1] Note: Log-In Background {img100.jpg} is not used on Server 2012 {Win 8.0 Kernel}. [TTFS0] > Transfer Theme Files Section. [OIFCS] Oobe's info folder has been created. [OIFCS] Theme files have been transferred to oobe's info folder. [TDYUP] > Deletion of unused MRP files. [BRNOK] Branding script has completed. [ADMAN] Add-On Manager Started. [SVRAF] > Calling Server Features Add-On. [SVRAF] Server 2012: Adding Desktop Experience and required Features... [SVRAF] Server 2012 Features Add-On module completed. [SVRAF] Note: Server reboot is required to finalize Features after the Desktop appears. [CMSDM] Checking BIOS for MSDM Table data. [CMSDM] Processing MSDM Key for Edition status. [CMSDM] Method Used for MSDM check: 1 [CMSDM] > Show MSDM Edition and Var Information. [CMSDM] > Var: {W} OS Edition : 'ServerStandard' [CMSDM] > Var: {M} KeyEditionID : 'Core' [CMSDM] MSDM Key Information: Win 8 Core MSDM [CMSDM] The MSDM Key is not for the Edition installed, saved only. [CMSDM] See C:\MSDM-Key.txt for the saved MSDM key details. [ADMVM] Detected a 'Default DMI' VMware Virtual Machine. [AMBPS] > Checking BIOS/Boot mode and System drive's partition type. [AMBPS] BIOS/Boot Mode: Legacy [AMBPS] Partition Type: MBR [AMHDC] HDD Controller Mode: AHCI [CHKLS] > Checking if Windows is activated/licensed. [CHKLS] License Status: Licensed [AMUTC] UserTweaks.cmd file is present, attempting to apply. [AMUTC] UserTweaks completed without errors. [ADMAN] Add-On Manager Completed. [CLNUP] MRP Clean Up Routine Processed. Enhanced Log Mode: Deactivated. The Multi-OEM/Retail Project has now completed.
I could of waited til the next release, but didn't want to have a partly broken project, I know a few people who use MRP for Servers now that it brands them, just wanted to make sure it would OEM activate the ones it can properly.
Yep, last test for Server 2012 went fast, skipped the key prompt, installed features and started nicely OEM activated, only needs a (actually double-reboot) to initialize the installed features. FYI: On Server Net 3.5 install via Server Managers Feature Add requires a Reboot. Doing this via DISM seems to be instant like on consumer systems.
Also on Servers if you just shutdown and reboot, the Features do not always automatically add! You MUST choose restart via the Server Manager, give a reason say Theme and let it reboot. You will see the progress of the features while it shuts down, then more on the reboot. Once you get to desktop, go to Personlize, choose your required theme. Job Done. Servers are very fussy beasts, (they have to be), so MRP auto adjusts itself to now work on them.
Definitely won't miss fiddling with Servers, even the smallest, easiest task seems to last 10 times longer compared to a customer OS .
I can see why they not designed to be reinstalled as often! The shear amount of time setting it all up, i only just checked for features and branding/activation that as you said takes long enough to do alone. But now its virtually all automated for branding/ oem activation. It may not be 100% perfect but it a whole lot closer than before!
It's as far as you can even get with a Server OS. In case a user wants to use it like a desktop OS, it's up to them to install the rest of the needed roles and features. Would say that having the default branding in place and a perfectly activated OEM:SLP system for 2008R2 and 2012, is not that bad .
Code: Multi-OEM/Retail Project Version : 170605-R58.1 - BaseLine [MRP/MDL] Required files present and extracted successfully. DeCompile has detected a 'VMware' Virtual Machine. Enhanced Log Mode: Activated. OEM's folder detected, structure appears OK. OS Installation Date/Time: Thu 06/08/2017 -- 4:31pm [CHKOV] Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview x64 version detected. [CHKOE] Professional Edition installed. {Registry} [CHKRE] Professional Detected. {WMIC} [CHKOB] Build Version: 16215.1000.amd64fre.rs_prerelease.170603-1840 [CHKOR] Build UBR Revision: 1000 [OSLNG] Edition Language/Code: en-US ( 1033 [409h] ) [OSLNG] OS Locale: en-US [OSLNG] OS Language Value: ENU [MBDMI] Motherboard BIOS DMI Information [MBDMI] #1 CS Product Name : [VMware Virtual Platform] [MBDMI] #2 CS Model Name : [VMware Virtual Platform] [MBDMI] #4 CS Vendor Name : [VMware, Inc.] [MBDMI] #5 CS System Name : [VMware, Inc.] [MBDMI] #6 Baseboard Name : [Intel Corporation] [MBDMI] #8 BIOS/SLIC ID : [DELL] [HDTYP] Info: HDD Detected. [CKDMI] Reading DMI for manufacture branding information. [THMOK] Dell [MSDM] manufacture will be used for theme/branding. [BRND1] > Branding Extra Checks Section. [FTMNP] Force theme text file not present. [CHKMN] Computer Model Name: 'VMware Virtual Platform' has been applied. [BRND2] > Brand Transfer Section. [BGDFC] Desktop backgrounds folder created. [BGDFC] BackgroundDefault.jpg file created. [W8XAP] > Windows 8.x/10 User Account Picture Management Section 1. [RMXML] OOBE.xml file deleted. [UBREP] User.bmp replaced. [UPREP] User.png replaced. [UPREP] User-40.png replaced. [WXAP2] > Windows 10 Only User Account Picture Management Section 2. [UPREP] User-32.png replaced. [UPREP] User-48.png replaced. [UPREP] User-192.png replaced. [WXLS5] Lock Screen {img105.jpg} replaced. [THMMN] > Theme Management Section. [THMRP] Dell theme has been applied. [WXLS1] Log-In Background {img100.jpg} replaced. [TTFS0] > Transfer Theme Files Section. [OIFCS] Oobe's info folder has been created. [OIFCS] Theme files have been transferred to oobe's info folder. [TDYUP] > Deletion of unused MRP files. [BRNOK] Branding script has completed. [ADMAN] Add-On Manager Started. [CMSDM] Checking BIOS for MSDM Table data. [CMSDM] Processing MSDM Key for Edition status. [CMSDM] Method Used for MSDM check: 1 [CMSDM] > Show MSDM Edition and Var Information. [CMSDM] > Var: {W} OS Edition : 'Professional' [CMSDM] > Var: {M} KeyEditionID : 'Professional' [CMSDM] MSDM Key Information: Win 8 Professional MSDM [CMSDM] The MSDM key is for the Edition installed, saved and applied. [CMSDM] See C:\MSDM-Key.txt for the saved MSDM key details. [ADMVM] Detected a 'Default DMI' VMware Virtual Machine. [USRAC] Windows 10 Enhanced Log-On screen has been enabled. [USRAC] 'User Account Picture' registry entry applied. [USRRO] 'Registered Owner' registry entry corrected. [USRD0] Detected 'defaultuser0', attempting to remove the account... [USRD0] Removal of 'defaultuser0' account was successful. [AMBPS] > Checking BIOS/Boot mode and System drive's partition type. [AMBPS] BIOS/Boot Mode: Legacy [AMBPS] Partition Type: MBR [AMHDC] HDD Controller Mode: AHCI [AMCOS] Internet Connection Check: Online [CHKLS] > Checking if Windows is activated/licensed. [CHKLS] License Status: Licensed [ADMAN] Add-On Manager Completed. [CLNUP] MRP Clean Up Routine Processed. ================================================================================ = Please Note: It is advisable to logout or reboot your computer when possible = = to allow the User and Log-On background pictures to finalize. = ================================================================================ Enhanced Log Mode: Deactivated. The Multi-OEM/Retail Project has now completed.
Code: Multi-OEM/Retail Project Version : 170605-R58.1 - BaseLine [MRP/MDL] Required files present and extracted successfully. DeCompile has detected a 'VMware' Virtual Machine. Enhanced Log Mode: Activated. OEM's folder detected, structure appears OK. OS Installation Date/Time: Fri 06/09/2017 -- 04:00am [CHKOV] Windows 10 Enterprise Insider Preview x64 version detected. [CHKOE] Enterprise Edition installed. {Registry} [CHKRE] Enterprise Detected. {WMIC} [CHKOB] Build Version: 16215.1000.amd64fre.rs_prerelease.170603-1840 [CHKOR] Build UBR Revision: 1000 [OSLNG] Edition Language/Code: en-US ( 1033 [409h] ) [OSLNG] OS Locale: en-US [OSLNG] OS Language Value: ENU [MBDMI] Motherboard BIOS DMI Information [MBDMI] #1 CS Product Name : [VMware Virtual Platform] [MBDMI] #2 CS Model Name : [VMware Virtual Platform] [MBDMI] #4 CS Vendor Name : [VMware, Inc.] [MBDMI] #5 CS System Name : [VMware, Inc.] [MBDMI] #6 Baseboard Name : [Intel Corporation] [MBDMI] #8 BIOS/SLIC ID : [INTEL] [HDTYP] Info: HDD Detected. [CKDMI] Reading DMI for manufacture branding information. [THMOK] VMware [VMware] manufacture will be used for theme/branding. [BRND1] > Branding Extra Checks Section. [FTMNP] Force theme text file not present. [CHKMN] Computer Model Name: 'VMware Virtual Platform' has been applied. [BRND2] > Brand Transfer Section. [BGDFC] Desktop backgrounds folder created. [BGDFC] BackgroundDefault.jpg file created. [W8XAP] > Windows 8.x/10 User Account Picture Management Section 1. [RMXML] OOBE.xml file deleted. [UBREP] User.bmp replaced. [UPREP] User.png replaced. [UPREP] User-40.png replaced. [WXAP2] > Windows 10 Only User Account Picture Management Section 2. [UPREP] User-32.png replaced. [UPREP] User-48.png replaced. [UPREP] User-192.png replaced. [WXLS5] Lock Screen {img105.jpg} replaced. [THMMN] > Theme Management Section. [THMRP] VMware theme has been applied. [WXLS1] Log-In Background {img100.jpg} replaced. [TTFS0] > Transfer Theme Files Section. [OIFCS] Oobe's info folder has been created. [OIFCS] Theme files have been transferred to oobe's info folder. [TDYUP] > Deletion of unused MRP files. [BRNOK] Branding script has completed. [ADMAN] Add-On Manager Started. [CMSDM] Checking BIOS for MSDM Table data. [ADMVM] Detected a 'Default DMI' VMware Virtual Machine. [USRAC] Windows 10 Enhanced Log-On screen has been enabled. [USRAC] 'User Account Picture' registry entry applied. [USRRO] 'Registered Owner' registry entry corrected. [USRD0] Detected 'defaultuser0', attempting to remove the account... [USRD0] Removal of 'defaultuser0' account was successful. [AMBPS] > Checking BIOS/Boot mode and System drive's partition type. [AMBPS] BIOS/Boot Mode: Legacy [AMBPS] Partition Type: MBR [AMHDC] HDD Controller Mode: AHCI [AMCOS] Internet Connection Check: Online [CHKLS] > Checking if Windows is activated/licensed. [CHKLS] License Status: Notification [CHKLS] Online connection or system reboot maybe required to complete activation. [ADMAN] Add-On Manager Completed. [CLNUP] MRP Clean Up Routine Processed. ================================================================================ = Please Note: It is advisable to logout or reboot your computer when possible = = to allow the User and Log-On background pictures to finalize. = ================================================================================ Enhanced Log Mode: Deactivated. The Multi-OEM/Retail Project has now completed.
Code: Multi-OEM/Retail Project Version : 170605-R58.1 - BaseLine [MRP/MDL] Required files present and extracted successfully. DeCompile has detected a 'VMware' Virtual Machine. Enhanced Log Mode: Activated. OEM's folder detected, structure appears OK. OS Installation Date/Time: Fri 06/09/2017 -- 04:42am [CHKOV] Windows 10 Enterprise Insider Preview x64 version detected. [CHKOE] Enterprise Edition installed. {Registry} [CHKRE] ProfessionalWorkstation Detected. {WMIC} [CHKOB] Build Version: 16215.1000.amd64fre.rs_prerelease.170603-1840 [CHKOR] Build UBR Revision: 1000 [OSLNG] Edition Language/Code: en-US ( 1033 [409h] ) [OSLNG] OS Locale: en-US [OSLNG] OS Language Value: ENU [MBDMI] Motherboard BIOS DMI Information [MBDMI] #1 CS Product Name : [VMware Virtual Platform] [MBDMI] #2 CS Model Name : [VMware Virtual Platform] [MBDMI] #4 CS Vendor Name : [VMware, Inc.] [MBDMI] #5 CS System Name : [VMware, Inc.] [MBDMI] #6 Baseboard Name : [Intel Corporation] [MBDMI] #8 BIOS/SLIC ID : [INTEL] [HDTYP] Info: HDD Detected. [CKDMI] Reading DMI for manufacture branding information. [THMOK] VMware [VMware] manufacture will be used for theme/branding. [BRND1] > Branding Extra Checks Section. [FTMNP] Force theme text file not present. [CHKMN] Computer Model Name: 'VMware Virtual Platform' has been applied. [BRND2] > Brand Transfer Section. [BGDFC] Desktop backgrounds folder created. [BGDFC] BackgroundDefault.jpg file created. [W8XAP] > Windows 8.x/10 User Account Picture Management Section 1. [RMXML] OOBE.xml file deleted. [UBREP] User.bmp replaced. [UPREP] User.png replaced. [UPREP] User-40.png replaced. [WXAP2] > Windows 10 Only User Account Picture Management Section 2. [UPREP] User-32.png replaced. [UPREP] User-48.png replaced. [UPREP] User-192.png replaced. [WXLS5] Lock Screen {img105.jpg} replaced. [THMMN] > Theme Management Section. [THMRP] VMware theme has been applied. [WXLS1] Log-In Background {img100.jpg} replaced. [TTFS0] > Transfer Theme Files Section. [OIFCS] Oobe's info folder has been created. [OIFCS] Theme files have been transferred to oobe's info folder. [TDYUP] > Deletion of unused MRP files. [BRNOK] Branding script has completed. [ADMAN] Add-On Manager Started. [CMSDM] Checking BIOS for MSDM Table data. [ADMVM] Detected a 'Default DMI' VMware Virtual Machine. [USRAC] Windows 10 Enhanced Log-On screen has been enabled. [USRAC] 'User Account Picture' registry entry applied. [USRRO] 'Registered Owner' registry entry corrected. [USRD0] Detected 'defaultuser0', attempting to remove the account... [USRD0] Removal of 'defaultuser0' account was successful. [AMBPS] > Checking BIOS/Boot mode and System drive's partition type. [AMBPS] BIOS/Boot Mode: Legacy [AMBPS] Partition Type: MBR [AMHDC] HDD Controller Mode: AHCI [AMCOS] Internet Connection Check: Online [CHKLS] > Checking if Windows is activated/licensed. [CHKLS] License Status: Notification [CHKLS] Online connection or system reboot maybe required to complete activation. [ADMAN] Add-On Manager Completed. [CLNUP] MRP Clean Up Routine Processed. ================================================================================ = Please Note: It is advisable to logout or reboot your computer when possible = = to allow the User and Log-On background pictures to finalize. = ================================================================================ Enhanced Log Mode: Deactivated. The Multi-OEM/Retail Project has now completed.
The Wallpaper.jpg files can be changed by the end user, open the oem's.7z file with 7z/WinRAR etc, navigate to the brand folder you wish to change the image in, (Dell in this case), drag/drop your new wallpaper.jpg image and overwrite the default one. For Windows Vista/7 the file size (not resolution size), must be within the limits of 256kb. Or Windows will ignore it and use its default image instead. MRP will put a note in the log file if the file size is greater than 256kb. As mentioned in a previous post, this is not a limitation of the project but the way Windows was hard coded with that limit for OS's below W8.0. For Windows 8.x/10 the file size limit is i think 14mb although it is best to keep the Wallpaper.jpg file size below 2mb or it can cause the desktop longer to appear due to the extra processing needed to show the image.
A new MRP and Query Tool will be released shortly. Found a little glitch that on some brands it could crash out the branding script, only on Windows Vista/7, MRP would still carry on but no branding or Vista/7 activation would take place. Have fixed that and a few other bits that could of caused some strange things to happen. It was oddly enough one of the error checking routines that had the error in! Also added new Fujitsu wallpaper, looks better than the original one that looked rather grainy on hi-res or bright displays. Dell wallpapers have been changed for something less boring too . Just compiling everything and will post when it all ready to download.