VMware Workstation/ESXi BIOS/EFI SLIC Mod

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  1. pantagruel

    pantagruel MDL Addicted

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    You can't activate Windows 10 with a bios/efi mod. Try a KMS solution.
     
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  2. mishamosherg

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    The download links in the OP are not working on my side, it always presents me the following message:

    Code:
    {
      "status": "error",
      "message": "File not found"
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    Anyone has any mirrors? :rolleyes:
     
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  4. pantagruel

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  5. Evan N

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  6. Evan N

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    #206 Evan N, Apr 29, 2020
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    Is there any advantage or disadvantage to not using a RWeverything report? As in my post above, I can’t seem to do it without one despite the ini trick so curious if I can fix that or if I should just use one?
     
  7. pantagruel

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    @Evan N
    That guide was made with the VMware BIOS in mind. I'm not sure it'll work for your Toshiba, and if you go ahead I'd recommend using a RW Report. Also, it can be risky modding a 'real' BIOS. Why don't you request a BIOS Mod from the BIOS Mod subforum?
     
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  8. Evan N

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    Sorry that comment was when I had less understanding of how this worked. I get it now. I am using the VMware bios and the SLIC from the Toshiba bios (which is what I was referring to in that question, the ability to pull the SLIC). I have all of that done. Should the RW Report match/be run on the host hardware (that is the only issue I am having (not being able to do it without one))?
     
  9. pantagruel

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    You should be able to create the empty PhoenixTool.ini (it's not PhoenixTool.txt). Place it in the same directory as PhoenixTool.exe.
     
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  10. Evan N

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    I did. What I did to do that was create an empty txt file, name it, and change the extension. If I was going to use RWeverything (not quite sure the purpose) would I run it from inside the VM or from the host OS?
     
  11. pantagruel

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    OK then, create the RW report in a VM and use it.
     
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  12. Evan N

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    #212 Evan N, Apr 29, 2020
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    Ok. Thanks! Would I have to create a new report and new rom when I move the vm to a new host machine? Also, just curious, would all of this transfer over to and work on Fusion?

    Edit: Worked without a report when I recreated the ini!
     
  13. pantagruel

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    If your VM is compatible with the new host machine it wouldn't be necessary to create a new rom. Not sure about Fusion.

    Were you successful creating the mod? I can make up a mod for you if you tell me the SLIC you want to use.
     
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  14. Evan N

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    #214 Evan N, Apr 29, 2020
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    Ok. Thanks! I got the file together. Just getting ready to test it now, will reach out if I need help. Thanks for everything!

    Edit: It worked! Thanks!
     
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    #216 pantagruel, Apr 29, 2020
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  18. CambridgeParalytica

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    Does anyone have a copy of

    VMware 12.5.2 Dell 2.4 SLIC Multi SLP BIOS Mod

    by any chance?
     
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