Maybe this will clear things up a bit more (did not write it or red it clearly but maybe you do have enough spare time)

Defeating WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) Validation
Defeating-WGA-Check.pdf

I'm trying to generate keys which work for both the initial install and to pass WGA checks. The 640 range keys work for the install and SP2, but fail WGA. If you change the key from 640 to 700 after install, it passes WGA. The 700 key will revert to the 640 key after a reboot. Thing is, I can't find a way to use a 700 range key for the install. It forces me in to activation on the first boot.

Make sense ?

Could a bunch of us generate in different PID ranges and share our results ?

I'd be willing to give it a go.

WGA Bypass:

Generate a key from 640-500000 to 640-600000. Any one will do. Install Windows XP. Install SP2. Reboot. Do *not* attempt any additional updates or WGA downloads.

Generate a second key from 700-0 to 700-10000. Change the key. Reboot. View the key. It should be the same. Now try Windows Update and passing WGA.


Note:this only works for the VLK aka Corp version of Windows XP Pro. For OEM, Retail, Academic, and MSDN versions I have no media, so no workarounds, yet.

Tried it .. works like a charm ..

Interesting... Have to check that out, can SP2 be slipstreamed?

Easily, following these instructions:

http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm

I've been lurking and learning for the better part of today. My particular VLK install of XP SP2 (slipstreamed) was done using an older keygen that always worked (until WGA, of course), and my PID is a 645.

If I generate a key in the 700 range, it behaves a bit differently than you describe. For me, it doesn't stick on reboot, and it doesn't *pass* WGA...it seems to simply bypass it. I'm making sure to delete the WGA folder under All Users/Application Data before trying Windows Update.

Can you clarify why it's important to *install* with a 640 VLK before trying switching to a 700 key? Obviously the 700 key isn't working the same for me as it does for you guys, and I'm assuming that's because I installed with a 645 PID...but why does it matter?

Also, the specific issue I'm trying to resolve is with Media Player. Using the "check for player updates" option on the help menu says I'm current and no updates are available. Running Windows Update (and bypassing -- not passing-- WGA) also shows no updates for Media Player. But when I try to open specific content, it says I need certain security updates, which I'm unable to obtain. I've just been assuming it's because of WGA. Does that sound right, or could it be DRM that's causing me this particular headache? I DO have legit rights to the content: it's not copied, pirated, or hacked. I paid for it.

Heh, sorry, those were kinda separate-but-related issues.

BJ

It's a DRM problem. Try this link ( http://drmlicense.one.microsoft.com/Indivsite/en/indivit.asp ) and follow the instructions before trying media player again.

well .. I had spoke too soon in my last post .. since the key changed back to the original on a reboot .. I usually leave my computer on for days at a time and didn't notice it until today.

I guess I'll stick with trixie and the script until a permanent solution is found.

hi well i can tell you what your a lucky man but can you give us a big helping hand.

please

i dont want any part of the key itself but it would help big time if you could tell us what the 3 numbers are in the windows propertys becuase that narrows down the hwever many millions hit chance of a valid kegen key. if i enter i.e say your number is xxxxx.643.xxxxxxxxxxxx that mid number would narrow down some big hit time if its possible.

cheers bro

sure ... 640-6463****

but you won't be able to get a decent key from using the PID in a keygen as I've tried about 50 to no avail

slim26 wrote:
"sure ... 640-6463****

but you won't be able to get a decent key from using the PID in a keygen as I've tried about 50 to no avail"


I hit paydirt.

Using the MS 4 in 1 keygen, select Win XP Pro VLK. From 640-6463xx to 640-6463xx, where 6463xx is the six digits of a /legit/ MS VLK. Change the key. Reboot. It *will* pass WGA.

Chuck, you have AIM or an email address man, I'd like to get in touch with you,

Devilotx@NOSPAMyahoo.com

Devilotx on AIM

That makes no sense. If I can get my hands on a legit VLK, why do I need a keygen?

What would happen if I installed it with a keygened key in the right PID-area? Is there any chance it would be accepted or are they checking the keys with a database?

Well I'm officially bored of failing the WGA checks with my new install of XPSP2. Do any keys work?

Would be interestig to know but luckely just disabling the WGA-component in IE works fine and is actually faster as it doen't have to verify.

yeah, but it would be nice to pass, lol

hetting an old copy of GenuineCheck.exe and running it in Win2k compatibility mode works.

PM me for an old copy...

Sounds like a nice trick.

This seems really bizarre... I have 2 machines using the same VLK. One passes WGA the other doesn't... I don't really care about WGA etc. I'm just curious as to how this is possible....wtf??? If I try to reset the PID and use the VLK I don't get the same PID as on the working machine is that the way it is supposed to be?

Thanks!

from the sound of it yes, the 640 will always be corporate, but the rest are generated with ur machine. at least thats what i see.

Thanks.... so how do you figure it was able to make one valid PID from the key (but apparantly no more?)

:edit:

How do you change XPKey/XPKeySP2 to produce *VALID* keys in the range of 365 (366-367 works too... )?

Why do you need Windows Update I am using Auto Windows Update works with any VLK key

That is already known. Most folks like the benefits a legit copy provides such as the ability to download software from Microsoft.

Is anyone got good Windows XP generator and key checker?

You may be able to ask for a key checker here, but requesting a key generator is against the Board Rules

OK than can I have key checker I do not have need for generator anyway

Strike One!

Read and familiarize yourself with the board rules.

Anyone seen this yet???
New Microsoft Anti-Piracy Patch on the way

yeah .. that can't be good

Free serials that are legit at your local libraries and schools!

eeeep...this is no good..locking one out of their system is quite an extent to go!

Sure is. I wonder what part of the PID it checks. Every number in the PID is not depending on the key, is it? Will it check the key or the PID?

Hi guys, I too have a VLK, a 648 one. No activation needed at installation, but it don't pass the WGA test either. So I went to Microsoft site

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;EN-US;328874

They are telling us to run the script ChangeVLKeySP1.vbs together with a key that will pass the WGA test at startup, and that means EVERY startup, as far as I can understand. I tried one in the 700 range and it passed.
Just run gpedit.msc, Computer Configuration/Windows Settings/Script/Start and add the script. Then you're done! That's it!

Nice info, thanks. Might have to use this method, incase I run into this. Although, I prolly wont - I have a legit corp key .

Yw, tried this on clean installed SP1, worked, upgraded to SP2, worked!
Also tried on a SP2, which I didn't mess around with before, worked too!

The update came out today blocking all present methods of bypassing it.

Which update - see if you can find a KB #? Because I ran MU yesterday and it picked 4 new updates on there, and none of them mentioned anything about WGA/Activation/whatever, and I checked all their descriptions.

Not that I'm worried

**Update**

Just got home, and checked MU and looked what greeted me:

Lol.

Getting rather anoyed since it just causes more problems then its fixes for most people.

Windows remains on my computer for the only reason that i must have it for work but eventually that is going to change and poof windows will go bye bye.

Ugh I cant stand WGA hopefully thisll be worked around soon.

Ok.

Has anyone found ways to do windowsupdate yet?

When you get to the windows update site run this in the adress bar before selecting express or custom.

java script:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all')

Update will work then.

Well for those that want all updats.. And dont wanna muck around to much try this out

http://ftp.iinet.net.au/pub/autopatcher/WinXP/EN/

Sorry! Where did You mean the line have to be pasted???

however, it should be java script:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all') without a space.

@alex: In the address bar, where the URL is displayed.