I have flashed and used the cert/key installer, but it has not worked, still showing 29 days left to activate. I am running 64-bit, would that make a difference? I note you say patched the exe also - i have read the Phoenix mod page and didnt notice anything about modding the exe so that confuses me, but presumably you modded the x86 one? Could that be the reason? Thanks for your help so far.
flash from DOS with phlash16 in the dos folder..You should not flash these from 64 bit windows... The modded .exe is more advanced than the mod page..the "how to use the tools" pages are basic, at best..
Excellent - I had already given that a try before i read your post - All working now!! Thanks very much. Acer Aspire 7738G - DONE