any idea what SLIC loader is????

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my other pc did an update and then rebooted and and now i keep getting a screen about a slic loader v 1.4.6 and i cant find really nothing on it and have no idea what it is.
any clue on what the hell it might be??
 
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Linux.

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slic is what oems use to activate windows, and loaders emulate that activation on pcs in order to bypass entering a retail key. the slic is normally a part of the bios of the board and needs a cert on the hard drive that matches the bios for it to work.
 

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dont believe so
its has alot of like boot failed messages
and it was already on the hard drive out of an old computer
 

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try this: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-7/extend-the-windows-7-trial-from-30-to-120-days/

it will at least let you run it for a bit to get data off until you can get a retail key.

just a note: you don't need to re install windows if you get a key as there is a cmd that you can enter to change the key and then activate.
 

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i cant even get it to let me log in it does the normal bios boot up then it pops up,
i managed to get it into safe mode now
 

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was hoping to save a few bucks i mean like the pc isnt that impotent its just a home theater pc made of my old gaming pc parts that i use to watch netflix on and what not
 

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Actually, for an 'illegal copy', I'd highly suggest a full wipe and reinstall.
It's not just the key/license details...but also, what was the actual install? The majority of bogus OS installs also carry loads of malware inside.
 

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Linux.
 
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yep, my 'fix' is just to get data off not to keep it running
 

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alright ill wipe it and put Linux on it.
any idea on like a guide on how to install it?
 

DefectedSOul

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i think it actually had XP on it the computer was pretty dated the hard drive is only 80GB and thats the only part i kept from it
 

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the pc im on now is my gaming pc and the hard drive in it is from a crappy pc that a relative got at Walmart a couple years back that has windows 7 64 bit on it.
The computer that has the problem, i dont know what is was it was
 


Your gaming PC is one you or someone else built, correct?
 

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i built it myself