* Systems with an existing SLIC in their BIOS should have success

* Systems with an Intel CPU may have success due to chipset lock picking
* Systems with an AMD CPU may struggle to gain activation status if they don't have
an existing SLIC in their BIOS
* If the loaders details line contains "v2.3" or "v2.2" but your systems not
activated then your systems probably not compatible

======
To convert Windows Server 2012 from an evaluation edition you must use the
following command:

DISM /online /Set-Edition:<edition ID> /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX

/AcceptEula

Here's two examples:

DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:B7RRX-RVN4P-PCPBM-89D8Y-

X4PQH /AcceptEula
DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:VDNYM-JBKJ7-DC4X9-BT3QR-
JHRGY /AcceptEula

Your system may then need to reboot 2 times before the loader will work.
======

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# 6 - Checksums
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File : Windows Loader.exe
CRC-32 : b4417bb9
MD4 : 10cc300f6c7b1b0fe8fcf5d9cfd07e15
MD5 : 323c0fd51071400b51eedb1be90a8188
SHA-1 : 0efc35935957c25193bbe9a83ab6caa25a487ada

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# 7 - Changes
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Version 2.2.2
* Added support for Windows Server 2012 R2 operating systems
* Added a valid OEM SLP key for Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard (it was taken from
a Dell server)
* Added a warning for virtual machines created in VirtualBox that are using Windows
Server 2012 or 2012 R2 (use ICH9 for the loader to work)
* Allowed the loader to be installed onto Xen again (if it doesn't work for you
then it can't be fixed)
* Added lots of new keys, SLIC's and certificates
* Cleaned up the UI
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.2.1
* Added a new GRLDR
* Redesigned the advanced options tab and added an option to relocate the RSDP to
the EBDA
* Added Seneca and Twinhead Windows 7 Professional keys
* Added BenQ Windows 7 Home Premium key
* Added Seneca SLIC and certificate
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.2
* Fixed Xen detection
* Fixed a small issue with some decoded keys
* Pressing the delete key will now remove the OEM picture
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.1.9
* Added a new GRLDR
* Blocked the loader from installing onto Xen as it's not supported
* Added notes about Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 to the read me file

Version 2.1.8
* Added a new GRLDR (required to support Server 2012 operating systems)
* Added support for Windows Server 2012 Standard, Essentials, Foundation &
Datacenter
* Added support for Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard & Workgroup
* Added support for Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 Standard & Premium
* Added HEDY Windows 7 Ultimate key
* Added ByteSpeed, DakTech, Genuine C&C, INSYS, WIPRO & Zoostorm Windows 7
Professional keys
* Added ByteSpeed & INSYS Windows 7 Home Premium keys
* Added AOC & ByteSpeed Windows 7 Starter keys
* Added AOC, ByteSpeed, EXTRA Computer GmbH, Mustek, Velocity and Western Digital
v2.1 SLIC's and certificates
* Added a Dell v2.2 SLIC to activate 2012 server editions (only recommended for
Server 2012 unless you're dual booting with Windows 7/Vista)
* Added new launch parameters
* Fixed a Windows key decoding bug
* Fixed the "Licensed" text color for BIOS activated systems
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.1.7
* Fixed a bug that was causing the RSDT to get trashed

Version 2.1.6
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Fixed a Hyper-V installation issue
* Added Tangent Professional serial
* Added Dealin Starter serial

Version 2.1.5
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added Jetway Home Premium, Home Basic and Starter serials
* Added Jetway SLIC and certificate
* Fixed a bug that caused the unsupported status to be set for every type of issue
* Highlighted the status line so that people understand that Windows 7 Enterprise
is an unsupported operating system
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.1.4
* Fixed a bug that would cause some systems to fail to boot
* Fixed a bug where an unsupported OS would fail to have it's status set to
unsupported
* Added Qbex SLIC and certificate
* Other minor tweaks and fixes
Version 2.1.3
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added support for Windows Home Server 2011
* Added support for Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter
* Added a few new serials
* Improved handling for systems with missing ACPI tables

Version 2.1.2
* Added a new GRLDR version that fixes 2 bugs
* Added support for Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials
* Added lots of missing Vista serials (Thanks to Tito)

Version 2.1.1
* Fixed a bug that prevented existing SLIC's from being ignored
* Fixed a bug that caused Windows 8 serials to be decoded incorrectly
* Added Equus, Impression Computers and Xplore SLIC's and certificates
* Added Toshiba Windows 7 Ultimate serial
* Added Xplore Windows 7 Professional serial
* Added Impression Computers Windows 7 Home Premium serial
* Added LaCie Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard serial
* Added Western Digital Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials serial

Version 2.1
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added CRC32 checksums to SLIC and certificate dumps
* Enhanced serial decoding so that it supports Windows 8
* Added EXO, ONKYO and Quanmax Home Premium serials
* Added EXO and ONKYO SLIC's and certificates
* Removed NEC Ultimate serial as it's not NEC
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.9
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added NTFS checks for the active system partition
* Added Paradigit SLIC and certificate
* Added Paradigit Home Premium serial
* Added ZT Systems Home Premium serial
* Added NEC Ultimate serial
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.8
* Fixed a bug that prevented external SLIC's and certificates from loading
* Fixed a bug that prevented the AT Computers profile from working
* Added BGH e-Nova SLIC and certificate
* Added BGH e-Nova Professional serial

Version 2.0.7
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added Hyper-V support
* Added Quanmax Professional serial
* Added Stone Ultimate, Professional, Home Basic and Starter serials
* Further enhanced partition identification
* Fixed a bug in the uninstall function
* Fixed access to the recovery menu (Hold 'R' during boot)
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.6
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Fixed the ignore existing SLIC option
* Added Stone Home Premium serial
* Added Itautec Home Basic serial
* Added Stone and Itautec SLIC's and certificates
* Cleaned up serials for all Windows Server editions
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.5
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added a new option to patch all OEM table ID's
* Added CCE, Chuangzhicheng and Crea SLIC's and certificates
* Added CCE Windows 7 Professional serial
* Added KSystems and Crea Windows 7 Starter serials
* Changed the way partitions are identified which should fix boot issues for
systems with hidden OS partitions

Version 2.0.4
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Recoded around 30% of the application so that the UI can always remain displayed
* Added progress indicators
* Added LG Starter serial
* Added HP and IBM Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard serials
* Added Kraftway and Philco Home Premium serials
* Added Philco profile
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.3
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Removed the prompt to ignore invalid SLIC's and have made the setting apply for
Samsung systems only
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.2
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added TAROX Ultimate, Professional, Home Premium and Starter serials
* Fixed a bug that caused the wrong certificate to be dumped on some machines
* Added a prompt to ignore the existing SLIC on a system if the SLIC is invalid
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.1
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added TAROX and Vestel SLIC's
* Added Positivo and Kraftway Home Basic serials
* Enhanced the installation of GRLDR
* Enhanced the dump option so that it will now dump the certificate and serial as
well as the SLIC
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 2.0.0
* Fixed a bug that could cause the application to crash
* Fixed unicode character input for OEM information editing

Version 1.9.9
* Fixed sandbox bug

Version 1.9.8
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added OEM branding options
* Added AT Computers, Genuine & Zoostorm SLIC's
* Added Genuine Home Premium serial & Zoostorm Starter serial
* Enhanced error handling
* Enhanced environment detection
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.9.7
* Added a new GRLDR version (This should fix many problems)
* Added Viewsonic Starter serial

Version 1.9.6
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added Aquarius, Hannspree, Hyrican, Lanix, Semp Toshiba, Twinhead & Synnex SLIC's
* Added Exper, Fujitsu and Hannspree Starter serials
* Added Dealin, Founder and Fujitsu Home Basic serials
* Added Gigabyte and Shuttle Home Premium serials
* Added Dealin and Mercer Professional serials
* Added Fujitsu Ultimate serial
* Added HP serials for UltimateE, ProfessionalE, HomePremiumE & StarterE
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.9.5
* Added a new GRLDR version which fixes a bug that prevented activation on systems
with an XSDT

Version 1.9.4
* Added a new GRLDR version (Improves the ignore existing SLIC function)
* Disabled table sorting by default for compatibility reasons
* Added an option to disable type 3 memory as well as an option to reverse the SLIC
search direction
* Displays motherboard version to help with debugging
* Added ECS, Dealin, Higrade and KSystems SLIC's
* Added HCL, Ksystems and MSI Home Basic serials
* Added MSI Professional serial
* Added Dealin Home Premium serial
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.9.3
* You can now install the loader from safe mode
* Added Panasonic, Viewsonic and Kraftway SLIC's
* Added Viewsonic and Kraftway serials
* Fixed a status refresh bug that caused the OS information to be displayed twice
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.9.2
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added an option to disable ACPI table sort (Use this if your system hangs under
the default settings)
* Added an option to disable the usage of type 4 memory (Try this if you lose
genuine status after hibernation or sleep)
* Tweaked the UI which now also displays the systems current serial
* Fixed a bug which prevented the application from installing the loader over
really old GRLDR versions
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.9.1
* Improved corrupt SLIC detection
* Added Medion Starter serial & STEG Professional serial
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Other minor tweaks and fixes
Version 1.9
* Fixed a bug that caused a few systems to hang
* Added an option to ignore a systems existing SLIC

Version 1.8.9
* Added a new GRLDR version
* The default boot menu display time is now set to 30 seconds
* Custom usermenu.lst file scanning is now an option (disabled by default)
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.8.8
* Added 8-bit SLIC checksum verification
* Added a new custom application icon (Thanks to Logie)
* Added a new GRLDR version (Fixes custom menu loading, just be sure to call your
menu usermenu.lst)
* Improved ASUS system profiling
* Fixed a bug that prevented people upgrading from version 1.7.x to 1.8.4 or newer

Version 1.8.7
* Loads your last used settings (Should work with all 1.8.x builds)
* Added a new GRLDR version

Version 1.8.6
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added SLIC detection with a dumping feature (Used to check if a SLIC is valid)

Version 1.8.5
* Fixed a bug that caused upgrading to fail when "preserve current boot code" was
selected
* Added a new GRLDR version
* Added Alienware serial (Professional)
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.8.4
* Added a new GRLDR version (Calculates the EBDA end 256 bytes lower)
* Added the ability to give the SLIC a custom position (Useful if SLIC emulation
fails under the default options)
* Added Olidata SLIC, certificate and serial

Version 1.8.3
* Added a new GRLDR version (Fixes EBDA length calculation)

Version 1.8.2
* Reverted the loaders memory scanning back to low memory first and then EBDA
* Fixed x64 partition checks
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.8.1
* Added a legacy mode which should activate some systems that don't comply with the
normal ACPI specifications
* Improved support for compressed partitions
* Added Toshiba, Exper, Wortmann and Casper SLIC's
* Added a new HCL Windows 7 Professional serial
* Other minor tweaks and fixes

Version 1.8
* Cleaned up and improved a lot of code
* Added a new GRLDR version (Thanks to lash78 for spending a few hours helping to
debug)
* Made the UI even more user friendly
* Added some new serials
* Improved certificate OEMID to system OEMID installation
* Made OEM recovery partition ignoring optional

Version 1.7.9
* Fixed a bug that caused an error on non-english systems
* Added an option to disable the loaders random file padding (Use this if you get
stuck in a reboot loop and can't access GRUB)

Version 1.7.8
* Fixed loader file padding issue that caused some systems to fail to boot into
Windows
* Fixed Windows Server 2008 R2 support
* Fixed loader pointer issues (For when each OS needs it's own active partition
exclusive while other primaries are set to hidden)
* Added an option to set the boot menu timeout
* Added an option to install the loader without changing your systems MBR (Good for
Linux users & FirstDefense-ISR)
* Added support for Haier, Hasee, HCL, Jooyon, NEC, Tongfang and Viliv
* Added various new OEM SLP serials
* Blocked title version modifications
* Cleaned up some code for better performance (May help fix the rare partition
finder error)

Version 1.7.7
* Fixed loader modes to stop system hangs
* Changed the way the loader is wrote to the partition (no more mounting)

Version 1.7.6
* Improved the encryption support
* Added support for Gigabyte
* Added Toshiba Professional serial

Version 1.7.5
* Removed the beta SLIC detection (caused crashes on 1.7.4)
* Added support for LG
* Added various new OEM SLP serials

Version 1.7.4
* Improved SLIC detection (still not tied to anything, it's simply a BETA feature
until I get more feedback)
* Fixed file write errors caused by version 1.7.3
* Added support for Server Standard R2
* Added support for FSC, Quanmax and Trigem
* Added various new OEM SLP serials

Version 1.7.3
* Improved free drive letter assignment
* Corrected some grammar
* Added random SLIC encryption support, this means everyones SLIC will have a
unique encryption
* Added GRLDR file size randomization
* Added GRLDR v0.97-DAZ+SEC-R2. This is just a minor version to support the random
encryption
* Added SLIC table detection (BIOS mod and software, it can tell the difference)
* Added support for Advent, Medion and Nokia
* Added various new OEM SLP serials
Version 1.7.2
* Added encrypted SLIC support
* Added random loader names
* Added byte differences (everyones GRLDR loader won't be byte for byte the same)
* Added a new GRLDR version (0.97) from zsmin (custom edition for my program)
* Added /norestart argument
* Added support for Windows 7 Home Basic (4 new keys)

Version 1.7.1
* Removed window transparency to fix a Windows 7 artifacts bug and improve
responsiveness on older systems using onboard graphics
* Improved the "Custom menu.lst" loader option. It will now show all people using
this setting the GRUB menu at system startup
* Upgraded some certificates to version 2.1
* Added a new GRLDR version (0.96) from zsmin (custom edition for my program)
* Added external SLIC support (read "How to add support.txt" for more info)
* Added support for BenQ and Sony machines
* Added support for Windows 7 Starter Edition
* Added various new OEM SLP serials

Version 1.7
* Removed the older loader
* Added loader mode options
* Changed the UI so that it's now slightly transparent as well as resized to suit
the new options
* Added Samsung support for Windows 7 Ultimate, Professional & Home Premium
editions
* Improved internal resources security

Version 1.6.9
* Added amber as a color to the application integrity checking as well as a few
tweaks to the existing code (you should still always check the displayed
application path even when green)
* Cleaned up some code for better performance
* Added new GRLDR 0.94 from zsmin

Version 1.6.8
* Added application integrity checking. This is a new feature which will display
you with information about how the application was launched when the mouse is
hovered over the green or red icon. It's goal is to inform you if you are running
an untouched version of the application or one that could have been modified in
some way by a script kiddie. Of course green is the best result, if it's red then
be cautious as someone's likely binded a trojan!

Version 1.6.7
* Fixed Windows Vista activation status
* Added Windows 7 Enterprise editions as a supported OS, although you will need to
wait for OEM SLP keys to leak

Version 1.6.6
* Fixed activation checking for non-english systems (This release is just to
address confusion as to if a system is activated or not)

Version 1.6.5
* Improved profile matchups
* Added activation checking
* Added tokens checking for
later on down the line this
(for matching a SLIC, certificate and serial)
for Windows 7, Vista and Server 2008
Windows 7 (alerts the user, repair is manual so that
loader will never frankenbuild your system itself!)
* Added error handling should UAC fail to elevate the application
* Added Asus SLIC, certificate and Home Premium serial
* Added new GRLDR beta 0.93 from zsmin

Version 1.6.4
* Fixed a missing serial issue when run as a standalone
* Added checking to elevate to an administrator only when run on Vista or Windows 7
* Corrected a typo found during an uninstall

Version 1.6.3
* Fixed a missing serial issue caused by the new bios type detection feature
* Fixed an issue which would cause the application to start hidden behind other
windows

Version 1.6.2
* UAC control reworked
* Changed the default loader to zsmin's
* Bios type detection now assigns a SLIC, certificate and if possible a serial to
match
* Added leaked Dell Home Premium key

Version 1.6.1
* Fixed Windows Vista version detection
* Added new Dell Windows 7 Professional key
* Added new GRLDR beta 0.91 from zsmin

Version 1.6
* Fixed Windows version detection (name spaces were off)
* Added support for Windows 7 Home Premium
* Compressed the internals a litte so the executable size has been shaved just a
little

Version 1.5.9
* Added new GRLDR beta 0.90 from zsmin
* Fixed missing OS information on unsupported OS's

Version 1.5.8
* Keys and certificates now use internals when external files cannot be found (this
means you can run just the executable as a standalone application)
* Added future OS key support (via Keys.ini)
* Changed how an unsupported OS is displayed
* Added new GRLDR beta 8c from zsmin

Version 1.5.7
* Fixed unicode text string issue which caused activation to fail
* Fixed title assignment for unsupported operating systems
* Added new GRLDR beta 8b from zsmin

Version 1.5.6
* Full recode so that debugging is easier for me and performance and reliability is
better for you
* User interface redesigned for simplicity
* Added new GRLDR beta 8 from zsmin (Thanks go to him)
* Added external certificate support for bios modders
* Added external key input support
* Added argument support

Version 1.5.5
* Improved error handling even more
* Rewrote drive mounting code (should fix the x64 mounting issue and letter
assignment)
* Mac users should now automatically have the experimental loader option selected
for them
* Tweaked UI layout just a little (width was off)
* Fixed other minor issues

Version 1.5.4
* Tweaked free drive letter handling just a little
* Corrected a typo on the experimental loader option
* Corrected Windows Vista version ID

Version 1.5.3
* Fixed a rare issue that would select a network drive as a free drive letter
* Performing an uninstall now restores to the default Windows 7/Vista bootsect
(wasn't required, but some machines need this!)
* Performing an uninstall now inserts trial keys so you will have x amount of days
remaining (On Windows 7)
* Upgraded support for error handling (errors get logged to the system event
viewer)
* The loader window will now start centered when launched
* Added a custom file icon (Thanks to my friend Logie)
* Added support for Starter, HomeBasicN and BusinessN versions of Windows Vista
* Upgraded experimental GRLDR to beta 6 (Thanks to zsmin)
* Added another GRLDR for older Dell and HP machines to try (the older loader
option)
* Cleaned up code in general

Version 1.5.2
* Fixed a rare issue which could cause a nil object exception
* The window title will now change to a more suiting "Windows Vista Loader v1.5.2 -
By Daz" when run on Windows Vista

Version 1.5.1
* Updated GRLDR v0.4.4 to beta version 4 (Thanks to zsmin)

Version 1.5
* Fix to prevent hangs at boot when each OS needs it's own active partition
exclusive while other primaries are set to hidden. Every other loader has this bug!
(Thanks to endeavor for working with me to fix this issue)
* Can now activate both Windows 7 and Windows Vista, just run the loader on either
OS
* Optional new beta GRLDR v0.4.4 can be used on Mac or Windows (New GRLDR created
by zsmin, boots Windows 7 on a Mac much faster)
* Updates to GRLDR v0.4.4 to become dynamic and allow slic change
* Fixed UI font sizes for users who have changed their system font

Version 1.4
* Added x64 support
* Drive letter assignment is now automatic
* Changed how the key input is handled
* Made UI a little more user friendly

Version 1.3
* Added brand support to the loader creator
* Added certificate and serial install only for bios modded users
* Added new Ultimate and Professional keys
* The loader now automatically displays keys only for your installed version of
Windows 7
Version 1.2
* UAC settings modified in manifest
* Added future support for Windows 7 Professional

Version 1.1
* Silent certificate and key installs
* Fixed file overwriting issue
* Lists some BIOS information

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# 8 - Arguments
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/silent
Turns on silent mode

/restart
Restart the OS after install (used with /silent)

/norestart
Prevents system restart after successful installation

/preactivate
This just helps the loader decide on it's environment

/bios
Force the application to install just the certificate and serial

/loader
Force the application to install the loader

/relocate
This tries to prevent the loader from relocating the RSDP to EBDA

/disable4
This will prevent the loader from using type 4 memory

/disable3
This will prevent the loader from using type 3 memory

/legacy
This will install the loader using the legacy mode

/ignore
The loader will ignore the systems existing SLIC

/swap
Install the loader without changing your systems boot code

/k=XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
Set the Windows 7/2008/Vista key

/c=
Set the certificate (use the name of a certificate from the certificates folder or
from the SLIC list)

/s=
 Set the SLIC (Acer, Advent, Alienware, AOC, Aquarius, Asus, AT Computers, BEKO,
BenQ, BGH e-Nova, ByteSpeed, Casper, CCE, Chuangzhicheng, CompUX, Crea, Dealin,
Dell, Digimer, Equus, Excimer, EXO, Exper, EXTRA Computer GmbH, Founder, FSC,
Fujitsu, Genuine, Gigabyte, Haier, Hannspree, Hasee, HCL, Higrade, HP, Hyrican,
Ideal, Impression Computers, INSYS, Itautec, Jetway, Jooyon, Kouziro, Kraftway,
KSystems, Lanix, Lenovo, LG, MA Technology, Medion, Megaware, Midern, MiTAC, MSI,
Mustek, NEC, Nokia, Olidata, ONKYO, Panasonic, Paradigit, Paragon, Philco,
Positivo, PowerSpec, Prolink, Qbex, Quanmax, RM Education, Samsung, Seneca,
Shuttle, Sony, Stone, Synnex, Systemax, Tangent, Tarox, Tongfang, Toshiba, Trigem,
Twinhead, Velocity, Vestel, Viewsonic, Viliv, Western Digital, Wortmann, Xplore,
Zoostorm)

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* If you don't set the certificate it will default to your BIOS's model
* If you don't set the SLIC it will default to your BIOS's model
* If you don't set the key it will default to your BIOS's model and the correct one
for the OS (Ultimate, Professional, Starter or Home Premium)
* You can use these arguments via SetupComplete.cmd to pre-activate Windows
7/Vista/Server 2008
======

Example:
"D:\Windows Loader.exe" /silent /restart /k=342DG-6YJR8-X92GV-V7DCV-P4K27
/c=Acer /s=Acer

SetupComplete.cmd Example:

@ECHO OFF
%~dp0"Windows Loader.exe" /silent /preactivate
cd %~dp0
attrib -R -A -S -H *.*
SHUTDOWN /R /T 5
RMDIR /S /Q "%WINDIR%\Setup\Scripts"
exit

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# 9 - Extra
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If a certificate or SLIC is released and I have not put out a new version of my
application simply create two folders, one called "Certificates" and another called
"SLICs".

In each folder put the files you want to add support for, just be sure you label
the files like this:

*Certificates folder*
Acer.XRM-MS
Advent.XRM-MS
Alienware.XRM-MS
Asus.XRM-MS

*SLICs folder*
Acer.BIN
Advent.BIN
Alienware.BIN
Asus.BIN

When using external files all preset internals will be ignored. This is a cleaner
approach for users who want to build their own list without my presets getting in
the way.

Special thanks:
BobSheep, zsmin & Woota!?

Thanks:
Everyone who supports this project, you're all the reason I'm still working on it.