[OUTDATED / UNSUPPORTED] RemoveWAT

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  1. Olliw

    Olliw MDL Member

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    Uninstall removeWAT and use either chew7 or windows loader. RemoveWAT has not been updated on a long time, but the two others programs have.
     
  2. tod

    tod MDL Novice

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    i think you must restore wat and then remove wat ,with removewat, only 1 time and everything will be ok
     
  3. tocs88

    tocs88 MDL Novice

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    Thanks for the info guys. Turns out I was one update behind on RemoveWAT. I downloaded 2.5.2 and removed the WAT succesfully. I do want to look into chew 7 though. Can't find but one random torrent of it though...
     
  4. CobaltUK

    CobaltUK MDL Novice

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    Has removeWat been hijacked ? Latest version gave me the KB971033 that I didn't have before. File size is 6.35mb and thats a LOT bigger than earlier versions. Space perhaps for KB971033 ? Downloaded from forum page 1 link.
    Can anyone reassure me ? Thanks. PS I'm getting frequent instant reboots now.
     
  5. myhken

    myhken Experienced MDL Tester

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    The latest RemoveWAT installs KB971033 and then disables it..it theory. Still, if you gets reboots, you don't have the RTM version of windows 7?? Build 7600?? RemoveWAT do only work on the RTM version, and not any RC/Beta versions.

    But Microsoft has detected RemoveWAT and it's not a recommended hack to use any more if you want a real "genuine" Windows 7 computer. Try the loader from Daz etc, but still, you need the RTM version of Win7.
     
  6. CobaltUK

    CobaltUK MDL Novice

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    Thanks for the quick response. Somewhat relieved (except for the "...in therory" lol)

    Yes it is 7100.0.090421-1700_x86fre_client_en-us_retail_ultimate-grc1culfrer_en_dvd.iso dated 23/07/09.
    Been working fine until adding latest removewat. Had an older version installed previously though from what you say there wasn't any point or effect.

    Its a pity there was no mention of the (unusual) method ie installing the msoft mod killer as part of a fix.

    I never intended to install anything (much) on the win 7 trial. Just meant to get the feel of it on a dual boot system. However over time i DID !! and now ive no idea how to preserve the contents. Ive just downloaded a 32bit iso but idealy I would wish to revamp/upgrade/or make official this 7100 installation. Including paying for it. I suspect its not possible.
     
  7. myhken

    myhken Experienced MDL Tester

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    It's not possible to convert a 7100 installation to a fully working retail version no, not even if you want to pay for it. I'm sure that I have seen a "hack" or something like that, but I can not find it, and I don't know if it really works. I had done a clean install with a RTM version and started over again. And if you want to run Win7 without paying for it, use the loader from Daz, and not RemoveWat on the new install.
     
  8. Sceptic

    Sceptic MDL Novice

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    It's Quite possible to upgrade the release candidate to the retail version I suggest you Google "upgrading win 7 rc to retail" for a few guides.
     
  9. tod

    tod MDL Novice

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    i have uninstalled kb971033 after installing removewat, i was right?
     
  10. timesurfer

    timesurfer MDL Developer

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    I think RW installs WAT but makes it not work so I think you need to leave it. Only with loaders, IR4, chew7 can you uninstall WAT
     
  11. samie

    samie MDL Novice

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    I've installed Office 2010 Beta and now it keeps saying: This copy of Microsoft office is not activated
    What should I do? Can I still use it?


    /Sara
     
  12. myhken

    myhken Experienced MDL Tester

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    Why install Office 2010 Beta?? The RTM version has been out for months now. And RemoveWat does not work on Office, you have to look at other sticky threads about activating Office 2010
     
  13. timesurfer

    timesurfer MDL Developer

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    I just pm'd him the RTM link :p...lol
     
  14. samie

    samie MDL Novice

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    Aighty... hmm, have to figure out how to do it. Does this mean that I can't use the office I'm using now?
    //Sara
     
  15. timesurfer

    timesurfer MDL Developer

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    Ditch the beta and dl the one I gave you in pm...lol
     
  16. samie

    samie MDL Novice

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    Thanks! =)
     
  17. tod

    tod MDL Novice

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    now what i must to do? restore wat and then remove wat ? or install kb971033 again ?
     
  18. volcom

    volcom MDL Novice

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