This little trick should be similar to another one I wrote (you can read it here) and lets you save your Vista activation for future re-installation. I didn’t have the chance to try it out but as far as I know it is rather smooth. Here is the trick:
Click on Start Icon (left bottom on your screen)
Click Run… and type “regedit”
Find this path:
Windows/ServiceProfiles/NetworkService/
AppData/Roaming/Microsoft/SoftwareLicensing
Save the tokens.dat file wherever you want as it contains your Vista data activation
Of course once you have reinstalled your Vista the only thing you have to do is to put this file where you took it from. I am pretty curious to know if anyone tried this hack out and if it works.
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September 1st, 2008 at 6:14 am
hi, just test the tips and it works.
you need to replace the file in save mode.
after you restart it will ask for the key. retype the key and you will be activate without using internet..thanks for the tips..
September 1st, 2008 at 6:28 am
Thanks for your edit! I am happy that this trick worked for you! Keep reading!
October 5th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Just wanted to say thank you. Worked great!!