Windows Loader: Version History and Feature Updates

Posted on Dec 3, 2024 in Computers

Version 1.6.4

  • Fixed missing serial issue when run as standalone
  • Added administrator elevation check for Vista/Windows 7
  • Corrected uninstall typo

Version 1.6.3

  • Fixed missing serial issue from BIOS detection
  • Fixed app starting hidden behind windows

Version 1.6.2

  • Reworked UAC control
  • Changed default loader to zsmin’s
  • BIOS detection assigns matching SLIC, certificate, and serial
  • Added leaked Dell Home Premium key

Version 1.6.1

  • Fixed Windows Vista version detection
  • Added new Dell Windows 7 Professional key
  • Added GRLDR beta 0.91 from zsmin

Version 1.6

  • Fixed Windows version detection (namespaces)
  • Added support for Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Compressed executable for smaller size

Version 1.5.9

  • Added GRLDR beta 0.90 from zsmin
  • Fixed missing OS info on unsupported systems

Version 1.5.8

  • Keys/certificates use internals if external files missing (standalone)
  • Added future OS key support (via Keys.ini)
  • Changed unsupported OS display
  • Added GRLDR beta 8c from zsmin

Version 1.5.7

  • Fixed Unicode activation failure issue
  • Fixed title for unsupported operating systems
  • Added GRLDR beta 8b from zsmin

Version 1.5.6

  • Full recode for easier debugging, better performance, reliability
  • Simplified user interface
  • Added GRLDR beta 8 from zsmin
  • Added external certificate support for BIOS modders
  • Added external key input support
  • Added argument support

Version 1.5.5

  • Improved error handling
  • Rewrote drive mounting code (x64 mounting, letter assignment)
  • Mac users auto-select experimental loader
  • Tweaked UI layout (width)
  • Fixed minor issues

Version 1.5.4

  • Tweaked free drive letter handling
  • Corrected experimental loader option typo
  • Corrected Windows Vista version ID

Version 1.5.3

  • Fixed network drive selection as free drive letter
  • Uninstall restores default Windows 7/Vista bootsect
  • Uninstall inserts trial keys (Windows 7)
  • Upgraded error handling (logs to system event viewer)
  • Loader window starts centered
  • Added custom file icon (Thanks Logie)
  • Added support for Windows Vista Starter, HomeBasicN, BusinessN
  • Upgraded experimental GRLDR to beta 6 (zsmin)
  • Added GRLDR for older Dell/HP machines
  • Cleaned up code

Version 1.5.2

  • Fixed rare nil object exception
  • Window title changes to “Windows Vista Loader v1.5.2 – By Daz” on Vista

Version 1.5.1

  • Updated GRLDR v0.4.4 to beta 4 (zsmin)

Version 1.5

  • Fixed boot hangs with exclusive active partitions (Thanks endeavor)
  • Activates Windows 7 and Vista
  • Optional GRLDR v0.4.4 beta for Mac/Windows (faster Windows 7 boot on Mac by zsmin)
  • GRLDR v0.4.4 updates for dynamic slic change
  • Fixed UI font sizes for custom system fonts

Version 1.4

  • Added x64 support
  • Automatic drive letter assignment
  • Changed key input handling
  • Improved UI user-friendliness

Version 1.3

  • Added brand support to loader creator
  • Added certificate/serial install for BIOS modded users
  • Added new Ultimate/Professional keys
  • Loader auto-displays keys for installed Windows 7 version

Version 1.2

  • Modified UAC settings in manifest
  • Added future support for Windows 7 Professional

Version 1.1

  • Silent certificate/key installs
  • Fixed file overwriting issue
  • Lists BIOS information