In windows 7, you could edit or remove this file and then you would be. Windows 7 install discs are editionspecificif youve got a valid license key, you still need the right disc for installation. When installing gave me options to install various versions however all versions. Windows updates fail to install with error code 0x8000ffff in windows 7 windows 8.
However, the only difference between each dvd is a small 51 byte configuration file called ei. Can i install win 7 pro with a win 7 home premium disc. Aug 14, 2012 i noticed that the iso for windows 8 pro rtm doesnt have the familiar ei. The g files tell windows 10 setup to install home or pro edition on your computer. If you want to choose the version in the installer delete g. Windows vista fixed this problem by having a universal cd that contained all versions all 32bit versions or all 64bit versions, not both and. The g removal utility is a free download, windows only, and requires a windows 7 install disc to use. A simple way to do this is using a small program called the ei. 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 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. It is a useful tool for the users who need to reinstall the operating system.
Unlock all versions of windows 7 from your dvd or image file. A simple and efficient software utility that allows you to. Jun 26, 2016 a simple way to do this is using a small program called the ei. I dl the iso and open it with mi, then delete the ei. When i start the windows installation, i am not prompted to select the edition i desire, it continues to install the professional edition. Pc worlds pressf1 tech help forum powered by vbulletin. 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. Boot from the usb stick to install win7, much faster than from a dvd. How to choose desired windows 7 edition version during. Such files can be executed only by certain programs. One thing i didnt consider was administrative privileges running the ei.
Very strange as it worked on the x86 iso just fine. But this when i use to install win 10 from a pendrive, i use rufus and then edit that file. To fix the problem, create a new g file with the following values. Windows setup edition configuration and product id files. With the need to interact with office 365 in so many of our environments, this newsletter is dedicated to sharing. It might come as a surprise to some of you but this is exactly the marketing tactics of microsoft. If a key is supplied, the key is attempted to be use with the image that are available on the media being installed. Fix windows cannot find the microsoft license software terms. 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. 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. 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.
We use cookies for various purposes including analytics. I actually try to receive a refund for it because i have another valid key for windows 10 pro. Discussion in windows 10 started by kokosmann, jul 31. Apr 04, 2011 using microsofts usb tool, i transferred a windows 7 ultimate image to a usb stick. By using you agree to our cookies policy to enhance your experience. This wiki is not official dell documentation but is compiled by philip yip dell community rockstar natakuc4. Fix unable to select windows 10 pro edition during clean installation. Is it legal to delete g from windows 7 installation. The edition configuration g file and the product id pid. This tool works by toggling the deletion bit in the udf file table, eliminating the need for unpacking and rebuilding the.
Windows setup edition configuration and product id files g and pid. Winrar or 7zip utility to extract the contents of the iso file. This pc is slow and unresponsive from startup and can take up to 40 minutes for hdd activity to cease. By continuing to use pastebin, you agree to our use of cookies as described in the cookies policy. It is a useful tool for the users who need to reinstall the operating system but do not have the original installation disc. If you were to turn your dvd into an iso, remove this ei. 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 distinction between discs is entirely trivial, dictated. On 08192003, version 2003 was released for office 2003. 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. We explain what ei files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your ei files. Novacorp wintoflash can be used to make these installation files into a bootable usb.
However, due to circumstances beyond my control, i need to transfer the contents of the usb stick onto a dvd while maintaining its bootability. Upon checking the original dvd, there is a file named ei. Make a universal windows 7 disc easily, with g removal. Is it legal to create such media or does it violate the windows 7 eula. Just create an iso with your legitimate windows 7 dvd, run this tool, choose the iso and let it run. I received a windows 7 ultimate sp1 iso from microsoft using the retail key for a windows ultimate i bought for a different computer. Oct 01, 2018 the solution to this problem is creating an edition configuration ei. The g removal utility is a simple tool that will remove the g from any. If you have a usb drive, you can use our a bootable usb tool which allows you to create. Now open the installation media and navigate to the sources.
To achieve that, i need to edit the g file and it works fine. Es ist zwar ein alter hut, aber taucht immer wieder als problem in. Technibble helping computer repair businesses get more. If you want to install windows 10 editions, you should visit following tutorial. Create windows 7 universal dvd by removing versions. Sluggish pc virus, trojan, spyware, and malware removal help. I found that the windows 10 does not have a g file like in windows 7 and windows 8. Dec 02, 2011 x64 universal install iso not working even after i remove ei. Fix unable to select windows 10 pro edition during clean. Cfg was first developed on 05312001 for the windows xp operating system in office xp. Is it legal to delete g from windows 7 installation media. Alternatively, you can do it the manual way by following these instructions, which. Windows setup edition configuration and product id files g. Most of the posts and subjects you sent is fresh, usable, up to date and valuable for our clients.
How to choose desired windows 7 edition version during setup. I used explorer and command prompt for the presence of the file. 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. 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. 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. Im not an expert with computers so any help would be great. Every day thousands of users submit information to us about which programs they use to open specific types of files. 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. 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. If you use an g file to differentiate volume license media, but you do not include a pid. 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. Now the question is, how to delete or modify g file in windows 7 setup. Note the starter only comes with the 32 bit, thats normal.
There are some issues with making the pdf reference manual, fullrefman. Fix windows errors that occur during acrobat reader update. Cfgerr0106 error when starting the ibm cognos service in. 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. 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. 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.
Are you having difficulty opening a file that ends with. Cfg on the disk, so i cant delete it to prompt for versions. Page 1 of 3 sluggish pc posted in virus, trojan, spyware, and malware removal help. 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. My issue is that i want to burn a dvd with the g edited. As if, the eicfg removal tool is unable to recognise upper case characters.
Nov 17, 2009 i have downloaded w7 from a few places and i cannot get the ei. 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. In windows 7, you could edit or remove this file and then you would be able to install. Although i can talk for hours about technology in a coherent way there just isnt enough time to prepare.
Get windows 10 pro option during clean installation xtremerain. 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. If you open the file in notepad, it looks similar to following. I noticed that the iso for windows 8 pro rtm doesnt have the familiar g file that windows 7 skus had.
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. Cfg are categorized as developer configuration files. Cfg file from one of my windows 8 isos, but this also doesnt cause the iso to prompt for version. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Windows 10 never asks for a key during install solved. 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. 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. Depending on preference, its possible to modifyedit or simply delete g file, as explained below. 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. How to choose desired windows 7 edition version during setup note. As a configuration file, it was created for use in microsoft office professional plus 2010 64bit 14. 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. How to select any edition or version sku of windows 7 to.
I needed to remove g since i will be using my windows 7 pro key. 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. Unlock all versions of windows 7 from your dvd or image file x64 or x86. Get windows 10 pro option during clean installation. A standby content manager computer is configured incorrectly. Used eicfg removal utility on a win7 ultimate x64 msdn version. 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. October 19, 2010 i performed these actions a good while ago buy removing the ei. 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. This tool works by toggling the deletion bit in the udf file table, eliminating the need for unpacking and rebuilding.
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