Windows 7 x64

[ark1227]

ok so regularly in windows 7, if u delete the ei.cfg file inside the sources folder on the root of the disc, when u press install windows, it will allow u to pik any version except enterprise.

however my x64 windows 7 disc does not have that file and only installs ultimate...

any suggestions?

THANKS

 

[zigzag3143]

ok so regularly in windows 7, if u delete the ei.cfg file inside the sources folder on the root of the disc, when u press install windows, it will allow u to pik any version except enterprise.

however my x64 windows 7 disc does not have that file and only installs ultimate...

any suggestions?

THANKS

Use ultimate if you have a license for it. did you download that from MS or buy it from them?

Ken J+

 

[ark1227]

my friend downloaded it from MSDN and gave me a copy but i dont want ultimate...

so what do i do?

 

[gregrocker]

Which version do you have a key for? Is it a retail key or OEM? Builders OEM or installed by manufacturer? Full version or Upgrade?

 

[ark1227]

its a retail version....

but ultimate.... i wunt to delete that ei.cfg thing but i cant find it

 

[gregrocker]

What retail version do you have the key for?

Technet versions have ei.cfg file in Sources folder, as does RTM 7600.

It must be a pre-hacked version. Get the RTM.

 

[ark1227]

well, does that mean that i shud go download a pirated version then go and then use the proper key?

 

[gregrocker]

No, you have a key and don't need a pirate version since that would be illegally hacktivated.

But IMO pulling an untouched 7600 installer with no hacktivation off of the internet is not illegal if you have a legal key to use with it. Just scan it heavily with AV and Spybot before burning.

The first choice would still be to borrow a friend's Win7 DVD.

 

[solar]

you can also check , instead of deleting ei.cfg or looking for it if you have any other versions than ultimate in the first place:

in cmd.exe type dism /get-WimInfo drive:\path_to_root\sources\install.wim
will you give you information about the images inside it. So if it only has ultimate, you are wasting time trying to find ei.cfg etc.