XP OEMBIOS Mod Question

Discussion in 'Windows XP / Older OS' started by Chainsore, Jul 23, 2007.

  1. offon7544

    offon7544 MDL Expert

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    #61 offon7544, Jan 9, 2009
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    Just one word : NO
    Why : ASUS_FLASH string can't be put in DMI area (limit of ASUS range)
    Solution : use Hewlett-Packard oemfiles
     
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  2. BARAK

    BARAK MDL Novice

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    Does this work for Windows XP x64?
     
  3. offon7544

    offon7544 MDL Expert

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    Yes this work.
     
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  4. genetix

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    Is it possible to add OEMBIOS files to an existing XP installation to activate, or does it *HAVE* to be added to the CD, and reinstalled?
     
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  6. offon7544

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    #67 dobbelina, Apr 6, 2009
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    This is great info, thanks.
    I'm wondering though, when you replace system files like that, what happens if you run System File Checker, i mean sfc /scannow, wouldn't Windows File Protection pick it up?
     
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  8. offon7544

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    #68 offon7544, Apr 6, 2009
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    Yes, you need to change files in %systemroot%\system32\dllcache
    You also need to change OEMBIOS.CAT to keep a clean certificate table.
     
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  9. dobbelina

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    Hmm,OEMBIOS.CAT is the one file that Yen recommends to be untouched/not replaced on a VLK when making it OEM?
    (As you can see in my quoted post)
    OEMBIOS.CAT obviosly contains the certificate validating the 3 remaining OEMBIOS files.(like for a driver)
    So the recommendation not to replace this one is a mystery to me?

    When making a fresh install,obviously the dll cache has to be built from the
    files on the CD,hence there is nothing to replace,as those files have already
    been switched.
    That's why i wonder about Windows File Protection.
    Would a PIDGEN.DLL from another build set it off?
     
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  10. offon7544

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    #70 offon7544, Apr 6, 2009
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    oembios.cat must be changed. This works if you not change the file, but it will not be a clean install.
    I explained that to yen but after the publication of the post.
     
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    #72 zirwo01, Apr 12, 2009
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    OEM Scan

    Hello I am new at this I have a OEM Scan cd that contain bunch of folders. It also contain a file called keyfinder and a oemscan.exe. how do I use this cd to create an instalation for gateway.
     
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  14. Wakhid

    Wakhid MDL Novice

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    I am new at this, i have upgraded Asus p5gc-mx/1333 bios to v0412 from Asus website. Oembios scan result Asus 2411858C and Genuine 8B2EBECB can be used to preactive SLP in the system. I want to know what OEM Files that can be used Asus or Genuine, SLP key that can be used are same with the above HP key ? or used different key. I have both retail and vlk XP SP3 with PID 76487XXX, what is better use retail or vlk. For setupp.ini its changed to 76487OEM or 5XXXXOEM, if used 76487OEM the extra data value can be same as extra data from 5XXXXOEM ?
    :confused:
     
  15. sebus

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    Jusr read the stickies!!!

    For OEM SLP activation you have to use retail disk (VL take more steps to convert)
    oembios already told you what sets can be used - get them AGAIN from stickies

    Use M$ supplied key from... stickies

    sebus
     
  16. Wakhid

    Wakhid MDL Novice

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    Thanks now i know why i fail, vlk cd need additional file from sp3. Both asus or genuine work perfect, now i am improving Ghost installation image. I dont know why $oem$ folder not work correctly, maybe folder must put in the cd before execute winnt from dos.
    :)