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Re: For Win7 Is RemoveWAT Good - Or Any VLK?
Fetched: February 22nd, 2010, 6:54am CET

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Author: Snuffy
Forum: Windows 7
Date: 2010-02-21

Ofc, BiosMod can go wrong with some machines, but today there are many recovery tools to rollback such actions. You can also find very good tutorials to do that. MDL forums are a good source for that.

You need SLIC 2.1 table in your BIOS and the Certificate (shortened: Cert) have to match with your BIOS. In my case I've a MSI BiosMod so I needed to install a MSI-Cert. OEM SLP Keys are not brand specific. Any key will work for any oem manufacturer.

I'm fine with your decision to install RemoveWAT. Go for it
I'm an older Computer snoop, 1st on the above comment. I do not use BIOS MODS, the reason for it. (IMHO) that would be very easy to check and see if tampered with....(I DO NOT USE).
I have several Acer Computers of all types.... Acer does not like a DELL KEY and Acer Certificate.... (IMHO) that also should be very easy to check. (I DO NOT USE.)
Now what I do use is KEY AND CERTIFICATE that match the computer which I (test) install and activate. Still testing XP Corp and Vista Ultimate -All official updates that have been offered.
There are several Loaders out that will perform the CORRECT - Key to Certificate OEM install.
I also do not like the fact that (several patches) removed - kill SLMGR.VBS script.... (DUH really simple method to check) if your legit or not.
Ofc All this is (my opinion) and as long as I have used the PROPER METHOD to activate.... I have passed every test MS has offered. to verify if LEGIT or NOT.
My recommendation:
1. locate the Certificate for your computer or Mobo
2. Locate a OEM Key which matches your computer or mobo
3. Install Windows 7 your preference to match step #1 7 step #2.
4. install the Certificate via slmgr.vbs
5. Install the proper Key via slmgr.vbs
6. Reboot and check via slmgr.vbs that your activated