If you can reboot the server into the ilo command line interface if i remember correctly it is f8 when prompted before booting into windows and perform a controller reset. Windows 7 install discs are editionspecificif youve got a valid license key, you still need the right disc for installation. October 19, 2010 i performed these actions a good while ago buy removing the ei. If youve got a spare 4gb usb pen drive get the microsoft usb creater to make the usb into a bootable win7 installer then delete the ei cfg file yourself from the usb stick. A simple and efficient software utility that allows you to. Discussion in windows 10 started by kokosmann, jul 31. Ive successfully made an x86 disc that install all versions fine, but my x64 iso is just limited to premium the disc i got the original image from.
On 08192003, version 2003 was released for office 2003. Can i install win 7 pro with a win 7 home premium disc. A standby content manager computer is configured incorrectly. Windows setup edition configuration and product id files. We explain what ei files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your ei files. Used eicfg removal utility on a win7 ultimate x64 msdn version.
Fix unable to select windows 10 pro edition during clean installation today we are going to address another annoying problem which many users are facing while installing windows 10 operating system in their computers. Is it legal to delete g from windows 7 installation media. In fact if you remove g so that the windows installer is not told to install a specific version, it will revert to one disc mode. By continuing to use pastebin, you agree to our use of cookies as described in the cookies policy. Is it legal to create such media or does it violate the windows 7 eula. I used explorer and command prompt for the presence of the file.
Although i can talk for hours about technology in a coherent way there just isnt enough time to prepare. Apr 04, 2011 using microsofts usb tool, i transferred a windows 7 ultimate image to a usb stick. Create windows 7 universal dvd by removing versions. If youve got a spare 4gb usb pen drive get the microsoft usb creater to make the usb into a bootable win7 installer then delete the eicfg file yourself from the usb stick. Today we are going to address another annoying problem which many users are facing while installing windows 10 operating system in their computers lets talk about clean installation of windows 10. This pc is slow and unresponsive from startup and can take up to 40 minutes for hdd activity to cease. How to choose desired windows 7 edition version during. As if, the eicfg removal tool is unable to recognise upper case characters.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. If you want to install windows 10 editions, you should visit following tutorial. The distinction between discs is entirely trivial, dictated. Best of all, g removal utility can reverse the patching to restore the iso disc image to its original state when the tool is been used to apply on a disc image that previously been patched by the utility. The edition configuration g file and the product id pid. Cfg are categorized as developer configuration files. If you have a usb drive, you can use our a bootable usb tool which allows you to create.
How to select any edition or version sku of windows 7 to. In windows 7, you could edit or remove this file and then you would be. A simple way to do this is using a small program called the ei. Unlock all versions of windows 7 from your dvd or image file. However, the only difference between each dvd is a small 51 byte configuration file called ei. On a macbook air running sierra, im trying to create an image backup from my main ssd to an external usb disk using a clean shutdown, then during start. I noticed that the iso for windows 8 pro rtm doesnt have the familiar g file that windows 7 skus had. How to choose desired windows 7 edition version during setup note. Just create an iso with your legitimate windows 7 dvd, run this tool, choose the iso and let it run. Get windows 10 pro option during clean installation. Is it legal to delete g from windows 7 installation. A simple way to do this is using a small program called the g removal utility which tells the udf file system of the disk to ignore the file.
It is a useful tool for the users who need to reinstall the operating system. As a configuration file, it was created for use in microsoft office professional plus 2010 64bit 14. Fix windows cannot find the microsoft license software terms. Windows setup edition configuration and product id files g. If you do not want to open the disc image and manually remove the file, the g removal utility can perform the task with just one click. Technibble helping computer repair businesses get more. The g removal utility is a simple tool that will remove the g from any windows 7 iso disc image, thereby converting the image into a universal disc that will prompt the user to select. Windows 10 never asks for a key during install hello, i bought recently a new laptop asus ux303ua which come with a preinstalled version of windows 10 home. With the need to interact with office 365 in so many of our environments, this newsletter is dedicated to sharing. When i start the windows installation, i am not prompted to select the edition i desire, it continues to install the professional edition. To achieve that, i need to edit the g file and it works fine. Once it has finished, just write the iso back to a dvd again and you would only need to carry one 32bit version and one 64bit version to support any windows 7 install onsite. Windows updates fail to install with error code 0x8000ffff in windows 7 windows 8.
Alternatively, you can do it the manual way by following these instructions, which. Fix unable to select windows 10 pro edition during clean. We use cookies for various purposes including analytics. I performed these actions a good while ago buy removing the g file to make a universal windows 7 and vista dvd, only to run it by the guys on the microsoft site and they told me that i was modifying the windows installation files and that it was illegal to copy or modify and of the files on the dvd even if i purchased. If you want to choose the version in the installer delete g. Cfg on the disk, so i cant delete it to prompt for versions. Jul 07, 2014 perhaps the ilo controller isnt responding. I needed to remove g since i will be using my windows 7 pro key.
Windows 10 never asks for a key during install solved. Note the starter only comes with the 32 bit, thats normal. How to choose desired windows 7 edition version during setup. One thing i didnt consider was administrative privileges running the ei. A simple way to do this is using a small program called the g removal utility which tells the file system of the disc to ignore the file. When g is deleted, windows 7 setup wizard will give user an option to select and choose which version sku of operating system user wants to install during installation. Now the question is, how to delete or modify g file in windows 7 setup. To fix the problem, create a new g file with the following values. This tool works by toggling the deletion bit in the udf file table, eliminating the need for unpacking and rebuilding the. Depending on preference, its possible to modifyedit or simply delete g file, as explained below.
Dec 02, 2011 x64 universal install iso not working even after i remove ei. Get windows 10 pro option during clean installation october 1. This wiki is not official dell documentation but is compiled by philip yip dell community rockstar natakuc4. Novacorp wintoflash can be used to make these installation files into a bootable usb.
The g removal utility is a simple tool that will remove the g from any windows 7 iso disc image, thereby converting the image into a universal disc. Error while opening ilo configuration utility solutions. Are you having difficulty opening a file that ends with. Get windows 10 pro option during clean installation xtremerain. The g removal utility is a simple tool that will remove the g from any windows iso disc image, thereby converting the image into a universal disc that will prompt the user to select an. Cfgerr0106 error when starting the ibm cognos service in. The g removal utility is a simple tool that will remove the g from any. Fix windows errors that occur during acrobat reader update. If you were to turn your dvd into an iso, remove this ei. The g removal utility is a free download, windows only, and requires a windows 7 install disc to use. Now open the installation media and navigate to the sources. I dl the iso and open it with mi, then delete the ei.
By using you agree to our cookies policy to enhance your experience. My issue is that i want to burn a dvd with the g edited. The g files tell windows 10 setup to install home or pro edition on your computer. It is a useful tool for the users who need to reinstall the operating system but do not have the original installation disc.
Very strange as it worked on the x86 iso just fine. The g removal utility is a simple tool that will remove the g file from any windows iso disc image, thereby converting the image into a universal disc that will prompt the user to select an edition during setup. Cfg was first developed on 05312001 for the windows xp operating system in office xp. Boot from the usb stick to install win7, much faster than from a dvd. The ei file extension is associated with electric image file format developed by eias3d and probably used in some of their products the ei file stores picture image the electric image image format seems to be obsolete product without support from developer. In windows 7, you could edit or remove this file and then you would be able to install. Windows setup edition configuration and product id files g and pid. This ei file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format this type of file is no longer actively used and. Fix unable to select windows 10 pro edition during clean installation. Windows vista fixed this problem by having a universal cd that contained all versions all 32bit versions or all 64bit versions, not both and. Sluggish pc virus, trojan, spyware, and malware removal help.
Aug 14, 2012 i noticed that the iso for windows 8 pro rtm doesnt have the familiar ei. Nov 17, 2009 i have downloaded w7 from a few places and i cannot get the ei. Im not an expert with computers so any help would be great. However, due to circumstances beyond my control, i need to transfer the contents of the usb stick onto a dvd while maintaining its bootability. It might come as a surprise to some of you but this is exactly the marketing tactics of microsoft. This tool works by toggling the deletion bit in the udf file table, eliminating the need for unpacking and rebuilding. When installing gave me options to install various versions however all versions. Page 1 of 3 sluggish pc posted in virus, trojan, spyware, and malware removal help. Oct 01, 2018 the solution to this problem is creating an edition configuration ei. Jun 26, 2016 a simple way to do this is using a small program called the ei. I found that the windows 10 does not have a g file like in windows 7 and windows 8.
If a key is supplied, the key is attempted to be use with the image that are available on the media being installed. Pc worlds pressf1 tech help forum powered by vbulletin. It is fairly widely known that it is possible to delete the g file from windows 7 installation media, thus making subsequent media created from that source capable of installing any edition of windows 7. I received a windows 7 ultimate sp1 iso from microsoft using the retail key for a windows ultimate i bought for a different computer.
But is it legal to delete that file and create new media to install another version than that for which the original media was intended. The resulting iso images are bitforbit identical with those posted on msdn or technet, and their sha1 hashes should match the official hashes posted by microsoft. I actually try to receive a refund for it because i have another valid key for windows 10 pro. Such files can be executed only by certain programs. If you use an g file to differentiate volume license media, but you do not include a pid.
October 19, 2010 i performed these actions a good while ago buy removing the g file to make a universal windows 7 and vista dvd, only to run it by the guys on the microsoft site and they told me that i was modifying the windows installation files and that it was illegal to copy or modify and of the files on the dvd even if i purchased them. There are some issues with making the pdf reference manual, fullrefman. Es ist zwar ein alter hut, aber taucht immer wieder als problem in. But this when i use to install win 10 from a pendrive, i use rufus and then edit that file. Every day thousands of users submit information to us about which programs they use to open specific types of files. Btw, i use magic iso, which i am starting to believe is the problem. Winrar or 7zip utility to extract the contents of the iso file. Unlock all versions of windows 7 from your dvd or image file x64 or x86. Most of the posts and subjects you sent is fresh, usable, up to date and valuable for our clients. Upon checking the original dvd, there is a file named ei. If you open the file in notepad, it looks similar to following.
Make a universal windows 7 disc easily, with g removal. This is a handy and quick method because opening the file, deleting it and then resaving the iso is not required, the process here is near instantaneous. If you still see the error, use the adobe reader and acrobat cleaner tool to remove traces of any previous installation, and then reinstall adobe acrobat reader or adobe acrobat. Cfg file from one of my windows 8 isos, but this also doesnt cause the iso to prompt for version. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Your white label newsletter was and is a great opportunity for companies like us to provide high quality content while saving a lot of time.
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