2 days ago, there is Windows Vista retail download links posted on some forums. That seems pretty normal as there are people kept on uploading whenever Rapidshare removes them. The special thing about this Windows Vista leak is that it is DIRECTLY from Microsoft! It is original and untouched. It’s the 32bit-Vista version (Ultimate/Business/Home depending on what serial number you use, of course). Full-Version (not an upgrade).
There are 3 parts to download.
1. boot.wim
2. install.wim
3. X13-49120.exe
If you look at the filenames of the 3 files, it doesn’t tells you that it’s Windows Vista. My first question is, how did it got leaked out and know that it’s Windows Vista? The total file size for this 3 files is 2.52GB.
The domain that hosting the 3 files is msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net. I did a whois and this domain belong to a company called Digital River. Digital River is a leading provider of global e-commerce solutions for software and consumer technology. One example is that Norton store is powered by Digital River. After you’ve purchased any software from Norton and you chose to download the product after paying, Digital River will give you a link to download the FULL version.
Another question in my mind is, why is Windows Vista being hosted on Digital River? We all know Windows Vista don’t ship the product digitally. It comes in original DVD.
I am shocked and can’t explain. Downloading Windows Vista from the direct leaked link will be a lot faster and easier compared to files on RapidShare. But remember, if these files are hosted on a site chosen by Microsoft as “Content Delivery Network” for its products, it is possible that it logs every IP address that’s been downloading from them. I believe when Digital River notices a high traffic on those 3 files, it will be removed.
Edit: OK, I was wrong. You CAN buy Windows Vista online and download it after paying. That answered all my questions above on why is it being hosted on Digital River, and how does people know that those 3 files are Windows Vista.
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hey pls give me direct leaked link for vistas
Hello Anyone Can provide me aworking link pls it showing error403 forbidden connection
whenever i try to download file
X13-49120.exe
it ask for usernmae & password
what’s that?
pls give alternate link on rs or other
thanks
the links aren’t working anymore who can place new ones:D
eh it’s still working out there !
just search for boot.wim direct download
Wow! Thanks for nice article man! R E S P E C T S !
I found links on GOOGLE and just downloaded. Right now installing on my laptop that is working fine.
I used Nero for Making ISO file it was quiet easy. Thanks again. You just let me avoid a Purchase of an upgrade version of Vista Ultimate because here in my Country it costs 450€ imagine it’s just for an upgrade!
Well as said R E S P E C T S ! ! !
Backup of cdimage.exe.
mediafire.com/?6xr2mtjxx0b
this is amazing..im dowloading the first file now..got it in google..nice google searching..takes me in to it…^_^
omg! still working
Microsoft is really careless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No wonder they say apple is better!
This is simply amazing ! Links are still working..downloading them.
Thanks Raymond.
Hey guys i downloaded all the 3 parts and i dont know how to install
hey,
I’m still downloading this but when the install.wim doesn’t want to continue I’ve only downloaded 7 mb from that huge 2301mb. is it becuase of the excessive downloads on the server or is it just my internet connection or is it something else because I’m waiting to try out vista.
Actually Digital LOCKER are hosting Vista for M$ not Digital RIVER.
artem
И тебе привет! Ты себе скачал-то?
привет из россии
Type the command line given by Warez-BB at the command prompt. Then hit enter instead of clicking.
Copy and type the command line given by Warez-BB at the command prompt. Hit enter after that–don’t click.
When i click on cdimage.exe it just quickly opens then closes. I’m supposed to type the code at the c:\ prompt, can’t really do this if it just exits right away. I tried downloading CDimage from another site but the same thing happens. I need help…
nothing!!
i did it!!!!
Thanks raymond & thanks warez-bb!!!!
What is the link posted by warez-bb?
Thank you Warez-BB! I had same problem as bpx–your instructions worked! Had to find cdimage utility but, again, I now have a bootable disk. Looked like full version–install said ‘upgrade disabled.’ Make sense?
Hey bpx Download this file. It contains the image creator and the crack.
Code:
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Password is clanger
Follow these instruction to make an ISO
Copy the 3 files from Microsoft to c:\
Run X13-49120.exe and it will create a folder called Vista
Extract CDimage from my rar file to the C:\ drive
Type this at c:\ prompt
Code:
cdimage -m -u2 -bC:\Vista\boot\etfsboot.com C:\Vista\ C:\Vistax86.iso
(obviously you can change the paths if you have the files somewhere else)
Burn the resulting image (recommend you use Nero and for Gods sake Verify the DVD after you burn it or you could be half way through the install and it might not be able to read a file. In fact burn two DVDs just in case)
Reboot and boot from DVD. I recommend that you unplug any Ethernet cables and if asked do not allow to Activate automatically.
DO NOT ENTER ANY PRODUCT KEY
Once installed follow the instructions in the Paradox folder of my rar file. It works a treat.
NOTE: Microsft know about this type of crack and have a hotfix to stop it. It’s KB931573. So don’t turn on automatic updates yet. Do a manual update, view the list of updates and right click on KG 931573 and select hide.
Congrats you’re done.
hey none of the links for install.wim are working now all install.wim fiies i downloaded are 0KB!!!!!!! if anyone can share his install.wim file with me, plz email me at: osamah.beig@gmail.com or give an alternative link. -thnx
Why?
You did not fill in the correct letters/numbers to prove you are not a bot.
If I written well?
there is anyone that can give me a language pack link?
Because I want to made a multilingual user interface
i have the 3 files.. is there a way to make it a bootable dvd to install it standalone..?
Heys guys, there are actually 2 links I found, one ….60306040….. and the other ….60316070….. I suspect the second one is the upgrade version, not completely sure though.
Hello every body
Well Well Well
Heats off to u again reymond
i download the softwares only that i havent try that coz i have installed vista and its activated that works properly withh downloads tnx to ur site where i get all the stuff
Hey raymond im small designer if u need any thing or any help i will be really happy
thats it ;)
i wait to help me
Just search for “X13-49120.exe” in goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooogle.
Sorry about link. Long time site user, first time poster.
probir, use your initiative, pleading will get you nowhere.
A wise man once said, Google is your best friend.
The links still seem to be working, which surprised me.
The forum that they were at said that it was posted on the 28th Mar, which is more than 2 days ago.
plz give me the direct link of vista retail
The links are all over the net. Just ask Google. Can someone confirm that it is Full version. I saw posts on other forums claiming it is an upgrade version…
Thanx.
hii,
reallly nice share. btw is it cracked ?? R they providing activation link also ?
Google man, google. It’s so easy since you have mentioned some clues there.
Good job cmlp13! I believe you found the files yourself as I did not provide any links on this article.
I tested it. it works! I used internet download manager (IDM) here is what you do
Put the exe and the 2 wim files together in the same folder. Then click on the exe. It will copy the wims to the correct folder. An installer will come up. Close it. The exe created a folder called vista. All the files (and the wims) are in there.
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