Hi Just wanna share the info regarding unlocking WP7, sorry if this posted in XDA already, but in case somebody want to try this unlock tools... here it is..
Microsoft allows developers to unlock their device for sideloading their applications for testing purposes using their marketplace account. Creating a marketplace account requires yearly charges of 99 USD which is difficult for new testing developers to pay for. A groups of developers have released a new Windows Phone 7 unlocker tool which provides the ability for anyone to unlock a WP7 device without a Marketplace developer account. The developers claim that this tool is completely safe and reversible for the phone and the app even allows you to relock the phone. Just download the exe,run it when your phone is connected. Thats it..Your phone unlocked. Here is the download links,
http://walshie.me/ChevronWP7.exe
http://www.multiupload.com/4T7AYFWLSZ
Congrats to the developers of this tool, the chevron group consisting of Long Zheng, Rafael Rivera and Chris Walsh. Follow their blog for more details on this project.
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Link source: http://wmpoweruser.com/first-windows-phone-7-unlocker-released/
error the application says
(Sorry, i'm having trouble communicating with the phone,
-Please make sure it's connected using usb
-Please start the Zune application)
the zune app is detecting the phone I might be getting this error because i'm using win 7 64bit
vdub804 said:
error the application says
(Sorry, i'm having trouble communicating with the phone,
-Please make sure it's connected using usb
-Please start the Zune application)
the zune app is detecting the phone I might be getting this error because i'm using win 7 64bit
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for all who are having issues i found a way that should definately work.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=04704acf-a63a-4f97-952c-8b51b34b00ce&displaylang=en
download from the above link. install first.
Once you installed whats above then do the following:
1. Connect Windows phone 7 (HD7 for me)
2. ON THE DEVICE go to http://www.chevronwp7.com/cert and install. Lock the phone and leave it.
3. edit the properties of ChevronWP7.exe (I am running windows 7 64 bit.)
a. Run in compatibility mode XP SP3
b. Run as Admin.
c. Apply those changes and exit. DO NOT RUN IT YET
4. Start up the Zune software, and make sure it detects your phone
5. Run ChevronWP7 (If you get the pin code error, simply slide the lockscreen up so you can see the tiles, and run the program again.)
6. Then click all of the check boxes and unlock
There you go. This is just how it worked for me. If you have any questions, Ill try to help you.
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for all who are having issues i found a way that should definately work.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=04704acf-a63a-4f97-952c-8b51b34b00ce&displaylang=en
download from the above link. install first.
Once you installed whats above then do the following:
1. Connect Windows phone 7 (HD7 for me)
2. ON THE DEVICE go to http://www.chevronwp7.com/cert and install. Lock the phone and leave it.
3. edit the properties of ChevronWP7.exe (I am running windows 7 64 bit.)
a. Run in compatibility mode XP SP3
b. Run as Admin.
c. Apply those changes and exit. DO NOT RUN IT YET
4. Start up the Zune software, and make sure it detects your phone
5. Run ChevronWP7 (If you get the pin code error, simply slide the lockscreen up so you can see the tiles, and run the program again.)
6. Then click all of the check boxes and unlock
There you go. This is just how it worked for me. If you have any questions, Ill try to help you.
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thanks worked like a charm although the program took like 15 mins to install lls it crazy because i'm using a core i7, but thanks for the tip I was at a stand-still til you showed up.
vdub804 said:
thanks worked like a charm although the program took like 15 mins to install lls it crazy because i'm using a core i7, but thanks for the tip I was at a stand-still til you showed up.
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no problem bro. I spent 3 hours reading and trying on several machines till I found all that info in several places. It just did not work for me on XP but every os beyond from ms did.
I did every step, but it still doesn't work.
It keeps throwing the error
Sorry, i'm having trouble communicating with the phone,
-Please make sure it's connected using USB
-Please start the Zune application
If the phone's locked, it does show "Your phone is PIN locked" or sth.
I'm also running Windows 7 64 bit.
help
everytime i run chevronwp it crashes help
help
when i run the program and go through the check list and hit unlock i get a message that says the program has stopped workin help
1. Did u download and install the thing from the link to ms?
if no then that might be part of ur problem
2. Do u have Skype or any other app like that running on ur machine?
If so then u need to full close out of those apps. Make sure there process's are not still active. U can do so through task manager.
3. In Zune when ur phone connects does it say ur name or guest?
If guest then u need to hit the button below the phone image to set up ur phone to be the main user.
4. Did u sign into Zune?
If no then sign in. I was signed in when it worked for me.
I hope that helps troubleshoot ur problem.
Also try re downloading the unlocked app. If it was zip/rar it might of unpacked incorrectly.
1. Yes, I verified that because I can access the editor and Application Deployment (by searching for it..)
2. Only MSN, but that was switched off.
3. Will have to check, but I think it's the name of the phone.
4. Yes, I tried when signed in and out.
I will try booting in safe mode, maybe that helps.
I'll get back to you.
I have Win 7 64 bit as well and got all the same errors.
I then tried it on a Win 7 32 bit machine, with all the same settings, and no problems at all. Unlocked within a second.
Thankyou.
Taken from the chevronwp7 blog
seems that this tools dev has been temp stopped
tryed to dl the cerv from the link bellow
http://www.chevronwp7.com/cert
however its just goes to a 404 error page now
managed to dl the tool before the shutdown but seems to require the cert to work on a x64 machine
any ideas?
post from chervon bellow
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ChevronWP7 Dev Team: “Earlier today, we were contacted by Brandon Watson, Director of Developer Experience for Windows Phone 7, to discuss the ChevronWP7 unlocking tool.
Through this discussion, we established a mutual understanding of our intent to enable homebrew opportunities and to open the Windows Phone 7 platform for broader access to developers and users.
To pursue these goals with Microsoft’s support, Brandon Watson has agreed to engage in further discussions with us about officially facilitating homebrew development on WP7. To fast-track discussions, we are discontinuing the unlocking tool effective immediately.”
Hope you already downloaded the software (^_^)
You will find it here.
You'll have to send it by mail to your HD7 to install it on your device.
MonteCristoffOn said:
You will find it here.
You'll have to send it by mail to your HD7 to install it on your device.
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lol you beat me to it. make sure you extract the cert file from the zip before you attach to an email. just select the cert wait for it to download then select it again when you see the little shield next to the attachment. Then it will ask if you want to install the cert. do it and your set as far as that part of the process is concerned.
If your having issues with it in win7 x64 try changing the exe's compatibility to xp sp2 or sp3. i think i set mine to sp3 on my win7 x64 machine.
also make sure when your phone is sync to unlock your phone so its sitting at the start menu.
it worked! thanks montecristoffon for uploading of the cert file and and hackmimic for the guide.
Cheers!
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lol you beat me to it. make sure you extract the cert file from the zip before you attach to an email. just select the cert wait for it to download then select it again when you see the little shield next to the attachment. Then it will ask if you want to install the cert. do it and your set as far as that part of the process is concerned.
If your having issues with it in win7 x64 try changing the exe's compatibility to xp sp2 or sp3. i think i set mine to sp3 on my win7 x64 machine.
also make sure when your phone is sync to unlock your phone so its sitting at the start menu.
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I sent the reg file to my hotmail account and after downloading it tells me there is no app associated witht his file type. Am I missing something?
enyaj said:
I sent the reg file to my hotmail account and after downloading it tells me there is no app associated witht his file type. Am I missing something?
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you need to install the reg on your pc. you need to send the cert file to your hotmail.
Friends I'm not getting the error when the ChevronWP7 tenatar open even as administrator. vm_web installed and error still continues. Thank you help me there. etou using windows 7 ultimate 32bts.
else how do I install phone.regAdd what steps to install it
rdia said:
Friends I'm not getting the error when the ChevronWP7 tenatar open even as administrator. vm_web installed and error still continues. Thank you help me there. etou using windows 7 ultimate 32bts.
else how do I install phone.regAdd what steps to install it
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there should be a reg file. Just double click it and let it add to the registry on ur PC not the phone.
Phone = install cert
PC = install reg
Hi does this unlocker tool allow for third party apps to be installed? sorry abit confused about all this
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Free Sport and Exercise Tracker and Pace Calculator from Handango.com
it is free and i downloaded it and it is a .exe file and only 56kb
when i run it on the comp it says "Windows CE services not found on this computer. Setup cannot continue and will now exit" i just got this comp like 3 weeks ago (hp dv2842se) but thats another story
i put it on my storage card on my tilt and it wont work at all it says " 'sportimertrialsetup22.exe' is not a valid Pocket PC application."
so i dont get it
here is the app
http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?productId=142977
can any help me get this working on my tilt?
alph0e said:
Free Sport and Exercise Tracker and Pace Calculator from Handango.com
it is free and i downloaded it and it is a .exe file and only 56kb
when i run it on the comp it says "Windows CE services not found on this computer. Setup cannot continue and will now exit" i just got this comp like 3 weeks ago (hp dv2842se) but thats another story
i put it on my storage card on my tilt and it wont work at all it says " 'sportimertrialsetup22.exe' is not a valid Pocket PC application."
so i dont get it
here is the app
http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?productId=142977
can any help me get this working on my tilt?
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I think you need to set up ActiveSync Connection And Run the EXE on your Computer and then it will place and install the Cab on your device.
JimmyMcGee said:
I think you need to set up ActiveSync Connection And Run the EXE on your Computer and then it will place and install the Cab on your device.
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wow didnt even think about that good idea imma let you know how it goes
thats not a good idea,
thats gone work for sure..
denjo said:
thats not a good idea,
thats gone work for sure..
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Activesync caot be installed on a vista computer
SO NOW WHAT?
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Activesync caot be installed on a vista computer
SO NOW WHAT?
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Active sync 4.5 does not work with Vista, you need to install Windows Mobile Device Center.
it wont work i used the cd and it wont install
google it
try searching google for windows mobile device centre
Maybe get a Mac.
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Activesync caot be installed on a vista computer
SO NOW WHAT?
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First Step, Get a Real Operating System.
As soon as I can get OpenSync Working on my ubuntu Drake Set up I will no longer need XP
But try downloading Device Center From the Site. I had the same problem where it wouldn't install from the CD either on my old Vista Machine. But when I downloaded it from the website it installed a'ok.
Device Center
I ran across the same issue when I upgraded to Vista. I had to also go download the program necessary for installing anything to my device:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/downloads/microsoft/device-center.mspx
Basically install it, then connect your device to the PC and install like normal. When your done make sure to check your program folder to make sure it is in there.
If it was Handango you got this through, they are usually pretty good at helping with this sort of thing. So if my suggestion doesn't work for you they might help.
hey guys...i didnt find any other report about chevron's crashes...
i dont understand why!
all procedure is done...zune sdk tools and so on...when i start chevron and flag the 2 options instantly when press "unlock" the program crash...
i tryed to use all compatibility options and im admin on this account...im getting bored about this ehhehehe
Your pc's host file must NOT be read only. Chevron writes to it temporarily during the unlock. It will crash every time you click unlock if it is.
windows/system32/drivers/etc/hosts
I had the same Problem on my Windows 7 Notebook. Though I am admin on the NB, I found I had to run the Program as Administrator for it to work. It seems that the Program doesn't like UAC....
my host file is not Read Only...any other idea? i dont know maybe some particular driver for phone or something else
Virus? Malware?
Scan your pc first.
Disable antivirus, antimalware (live protections like TEA TIMER (spybot s&d))...
xardus said:
hey guys...i didnt find any other report about chevron's crashes...
i dont understand why!
all procedure is done...zune sdk tools and so on...when i start chevron and flag the 2 options instantly when press "unlock" the program crash...
i tryed to use all compatibility options and im admin on this account...im getting bored about this ehhehehe
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Try reinstalling Windows
Had same problem with Chevron, and I had set write permission to the hosts file, reformatted SDHC card (that was working fine) with SD Formatter tool, re-flashed WP7 fresh.. to no avail.. until I went into WP7 "settings" app > "about" > "reset your phone".
Once I did this, I had no problem connecting to Zune, and Chevron. There must be a flag that gets set by the reset activity... Hope this solves your problem too!
host rewritten
i have had no luck with any of the above suggesting, making sure the host was not set to read only did keep it from chevron from crashing but then the host file just gets rewritten again and unlocker wont communicate with phone
Hello,
Try this,,,
After pairing your device with zutune,
Start All the zutune services
(If you are using an AV with a firewall, you should allow ChevronW7 pass through.)
Run ChevronW7.exe after then.
That works for me.
My system is W7_64x and AVG
Jpso said:
Hello,
Try this,,,
After pairing your device with zutune,
Start All the zutune services
(If you are using an AV with a firewall, you should allow ChevronW7 pass through.)
Run ChevronW7.exe after then.
That works for me.
My system is W7_64x and AVG
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no luck still cant reunlock
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my host file is not Read Only...any other idea? i dont know maybe some particular driver for phone or something else
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hi,
I also had the same problem, was the antivirus that did crash, it was enough to disable it, and unlock work fine
Hi Guys, I also had the same problem and this is how it worked for me.
Disable the VGA driver and then run zune and then the chevron program in Administrator mode. Hope that helps someone.... if it doesnt probably it can be a problem with your windows sys files or it can be antivirus or windows defender or other programs.....
Hey guys and gals, I'm having a problem with installing apps to wp7. I have xbmod rom, and when I want to send an app to device it says something about that device is not connected. But it is, and it has cert installed via email. Zune is up, and Dev tolls installed...
I just want to install Facebook and youtube. nothing else... Can I put xap files in rom and than do an automatic install at first startup?
please help
fixed, I installed Vista on virtual machine, and it worked... so, I guess the fault is either in operating system (win 7 64bit) or some installed software are doing conflicts (not skype or firewall nor AV)
So, mod can lock this.
hey am having the same problem, can you tell me how you did it
like more info?
thanks
troublebai said:
hey am having the same problem, can you tell me how you did it
like more info?
thanks
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As I was getting connection errors in my Win 7 64bit, in chevorn, app deployment software, tom xap etc. I just installed Windows Vista 32bit (Sp2- important) on virtual machine (vmware or virtualbox, whichever you prefer) and then I installed Windows Phone development tools in that windows, and that's it. App deployment works, chevron works... everything works as charm.
As I sad, I guess that our installations of Windows have some software that blocks ports, in my case, I'm pretty sure that port 443 was open, but something else was interfering with connection of HD2.
So fresh install of Windows or even better Windows on virtual machine is the real solution. because nothing else worked till this.
Hope I helped someone with this. Mods can put this information is some sticky tutorials about connection problem.
Good Luck
Long story short...I have a legit Windows Phone Developer account and I want to unlock my Lumia 920. I know the unlock tool is part of the WP8 SDK, but the only problem is that the SDK requires Windows 8 64-bit. As of now, the only Windows 8 install I have is on my Samsung tablet, so I can't install it on there since its not 64-bit.
Is there a way to just get the registration tool without installing the 1.5+GB SDK? Or is there a way to do it from Windows 7?
mindfrost82 said:
Long story short...I have a legit Windows Phone Developer account and I want to unlock my Lumia 920. I know the unlock tool is part of the WP8 SDK, but the only problem is that the SDK requires Windows 8 64-bit. As of now, the only Windows 8 install I have is on my Samsung tablet, so I can't install it on there since its not 64-bit.
Is there a way to just get the registration tool without installing the 1.5+GB SDK? Or is there a way to do it from Windows 7?
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Try this. Idk if it works, but give it a shot anyway! Extract the files and put it in a folder, then run the exe.
matthew5025 said:
Try this. Idk if it works, but give it a shot anyway! Extract the files and put it in a folder, then run the exe.
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unfortunately this doesn't work, as it states we need a zune-connected phone. and the lumia 920 doesn't connect to zune
RE: register phone
Why don't you use a vmware image of windows 8 where you can install the sdk on it. I use the same method as I have a macbook. for win phone 8 dev I use vmware.
matthew5025 said:
Try this. Idk if it works, but give it a shot anyway! Extract the files and put it in a folder, then run the exe.
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I think the zip doesn't work but not because it needs a zune connected phone. Instead the issue is that the tool is probably missing some common files or something like that. It asks to connect the phone to the computer and points at a potential problem with the windows phone passthrough service (although there is no problem because the device can be browsed perfectly fine).
I wish I could at least install a XAP to my WP8 devce on Windows 7...Is THAT even possable ?
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Try this. Idk if it works, but give it a shot anyway! Extract the files and put it in a folder, then run the exe.
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Sorry for bumping this old post, but I had been having issues registering/unlocking my Windows Phone 7 Lumia 710 recently to develop.
Using Windows 7 SDKs, the registration tool with it just wasn't working - I was getting the good old "Error logging into the App Hub. Please check your Windows Live ID and password and try again" message.
Even contacting Windows Dev Support couldn't resolve this - apparently its a known issue theyre working on just now!
Long story short, I found this thread - and tried the zip file you linked and it worked! I was able to register my phone through that file instead of the registration tool that came with the SDK. So thank you very much!
Worked for me too. Thanks a bunch !!
how do you get QXDM to install on windows 7? Ive tried multiple versions but they always fail on install asking for IE 5.0 or IE6.0 or greater, when I have IE10 installed. Any ideas?
I've read that if you run in windows 95 mode and disable windows features that it works.
Edit: you could always create a vm with windows xp. Also look for a internet explore 5 install. Try that. I know it sounds stupid but maybe internet explorer 7 and up changed the way it explores
Edit edit: which version do you have? Use .12 or later and make sure your internet explorer is set as default. *found on some forum* this is useful because I've had the same issue with a different program back in the early days of windows 7.
Edit edit edit: found this for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1977221
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tsdeaton said:
I've read that if you run in windows 95 mode and disable windows features that it works.
Edit: you could always create a vm with windows xp. Also look for a internet explore 5 install. Try that. I know it sounds stupid but maybe internet explorer 7 and up changed the way it explores
Edit edit: which version do you have? Use .12 or later and make sure your internet explorer is set as default. *found on some forum* this is useful because I've had the same issue with a different program back in the early days of windows 7.
Edit edit edit: found this for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1977221
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thanks for the info. found it wont work on 64bit windows. working jsut fine on my 32bit laptop.
94tbird said:
thanks for the info. found it wont work on 64bit windows. working jsut fine on my 32bit laptop.
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Wait till 128bit goes commercial nightmare for every developer for years after
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[SOLVED] (I always wanted to say that!)
Here you go, Folks.... after countless failed Compatibility Mode configurations and hours of fruitless forum lurking... this wandering Necromancer hopes this will be the last thread who's slumber must be disturbed on the subject of QXDM and x64 Windows, et al
4shared.com/zip/su4Us5TI/qxdm_312714_winxp.html
I'm running Windows7Ultimate 64-bit and the above distro (so far) worx like a champ!
(Please download and re-seed before all the new kids with their new computers embrace this link in a "Hug of Death", Thanx!
Roam8 said:
Here you go, Folks.... after countless failed Compatibility Mode configurations and hours of fruitless forum lurking... this wandering Necromancer hopes this will be the last thread who's slumber must be disturbed on the subject of QXDM and x64 Windows, et al
4shared.com/zip/su4Us5TI/qxdm_312714_winxp.html
I'm running Windows7Ultimate 64-bit and the above distro (so far) worx like a champ!
(Please download and re-seed before all the new kids with their new computers embrace this link in a "Hug of Death", Thanx!
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Not solved for me...running Win7 64bit and same installation error message re: IE...
Fixed QXDM 3.11.36 can't install on win 7 64bits
If you got "QXDM need ie6 or later error" when try to install it on windows 7 64bit, here is the solution that works for me:
Remove Internet Explorer including IE9, IE10, IE11, any newer version.
Then try to install QXDM now, try with admin if you still got error.
I got it work with QXDM 3.11.36, windows 7 ultimate 64bits.
Hope this help some one!
BR,
Roam8 said:
Here you go, Folks.... after countless failed Compatibility Mode configurations and hours of fruitless forum lurking... this wandering Necromancer hopes this will be the last thread who's slumber must be disturbed on the subject of QXDM and x64 Windows, et al
4shared.com/zip/su4Us5TI/qxdm_312714_winxp.html
I'm running Windows7Ultimate 64-bit and the above distro (so far) worx like a champ!
(Please download and re-seed before all the new kids with their new computers embrace this link in a "Hug of Death", Thanx!
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How do you download this? Every time I try it takes me to a page saying i have to use facebook or something else to download it.
mrwizard116 said:
How do you download this? Every time I try it takes me to a page saying i have to use facebook or something else to download it.
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It's asking you to use your FB or Gmail account as your account for the site. I just gave them the Gmail I use for spam sites and it started right away.
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Please any one post here.. How to use the tool step by step..
UNINSTALLING internet explorer works to complete install
qxdm_beginner said:
If you got "QXDM need ie6 or later error" when try to install it on windows 7 64bit, here is the solution that works for me:
Remove Internet Explorer including IE9, IE10, IE11, any newer version.
Then try to install QXDM now, try with admin if you still got error.
I got it work with QXDM 3.11.36, windows 7 ultimate 64bits.
Hope this help some one!
BR,
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Just thought id say UNINSTALLING internet explorer works to complete install on Windows 7 Home Premimum? 64bit idk might be some other version of windows to lazy to flip this 17 inch laptop over to tell
**Solved **
crazyjp said:
Just thought id say UNINSTALLING internet explorer works to complete install on Windows 7 Home Premimum? 64bit idk might be some other version of windows to lazy to flip this 17 inch laptop over to tell
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Just "Set as default" your poor old (or whatever version IE u have) & that's it, Worked for me on my Win 7 64-bit Enterprise
p.s. Wish me luck as I will be OPRATING on my wifes Vega no 6 to add an LTE band
94tbird said:
thanks for the info. found it wont work on 64bit windows. working jsut fine on my 32bit laptop.
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Works for me on window 10 64 bit, running in xp sp2 compatibility mode. Thanks to sharer!