NoScream~SPARTA~ Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 http://msmvps.com/blogs/donna/archive/2008...-for-vista.aspx This update enables Windows Vista to detect activation exploits that bypass product activation and that interfere with usual Windows operation. An exploit is a form of software that replaces or modifies authentic Windows components. When exploits are present on a system, it indicates that a software or hardware vendor may have tampered with genuine Windows to enable the sale of counterfeit software. Therefore, the security and the privacy of the computer are put at risk. After this update is installed, you will know if exploits are present on the system. APPLIES TO ? Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition ? Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition ? Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition ? Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition ? Windows Vista Business ? Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition ? Windows Vista Enterprise ? Windows Vista Home Basic http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/02/27/k...ector-released/ KB940510 Anti Grace Timer and OEM BIOS Vista Activation Crack Detector Released The KB940510 is for ?detection? purpose, and Microsoft won?t forcefully remove the exploit if found. Thus, even if you?re using activation crack to bypass activation requirement, and get detected, you probably still can continue using Windows Vista as normal by ignoring the ?Windows must be repaired? warning message about activation exploit software found by Windows Software Licensing module (Note: Some users reported that Windows Vista has been deactivated once detected with exploit or crack). You've been warned But the effectiveness of KB940510 in detecting the cracks used to activate Vista is in doubt. There are reports of continue working and successful activation of Vista based on both ?SoftMod? (primarily those based on Vista Loader) and ?HardMod? (physically mod BIOS to add in required SLIC) methods. Currently on Paradox OEM BIOS emulator and Timer Stop grace period exploit is detected. Which means KB940510 detector still cannot detects two increasingly popular activation hacks, leaving open can of worms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xross Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thanx Viiiper, Do you know anything about the availability of SP1 for Vista? It seems I read something about it reaching RTM status and now available to system build operations but not to the general population. In any case thanks again for the KB info. Cheers, X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeno~SPARTA~ Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thanks Viii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoBoL~SPARTA~ Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Yes, service SP1 is out for MSDN (Microsoft Developers Network) subscribers and I have alreadyinstalled and testing, but not too sure on public release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicSN6 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I really cant wait for public VISTA SP1 to come out. So far I have only seen "!st Quarter 2008" as a release date. I should be nice once they fix a bunch of the problems with Vista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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