Microsoft's Direct Download Links for Windows Vista Retail  Leaked

I thought you guys might like this little gem from raymond.cc/blog

4 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.

all links and istructions next, but sh! dont tell anyone.

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.

You CAN buy Windows Vista online and download it after paying. That answered all the questions  on why is it being hosted on Digital River, and how do people know that those 3 files are Windows Vista.
source: raymond.cc/blog

Windows Vista retail direct download links
1.)  http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/01/60316070-3318705--NOA/msvista/pub/Vista_WIM/i386/boot.wim
2.) http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/01/60316070-3318705--NOA/msvista/pub/Vista_WIM/i386/install.wim
3.) http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent.net/01/60316070-3318705--NOA/msvista/pub/X13-49120/X13-49120.exe

follow these instruction to make a bootable iso:
copy the 3 files from microsoft to c:\
run x13-49120.exe and it will create a folder called vista
extract cdimage from cdimage.rar file to the c:\
type this at c:\ (in command promt)

cdimage.exe -llrmcfree_en_dvd -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)

download cdimage v2.52p here:
http://cdmage.orcon.net.nz/downlnks.html

more links

http://rapidshare.com/files/20006320/v_orig_ret_dvd.part01.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006236/v_orig_ret_dvd.part02.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006321/v_orig_ret_dvd.part03.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006426/v_orig_ret_dvd.part04.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006308/v_orig_ret_dvd.part05.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006318/v_orig_ret_dvd.part06.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006257/v_orig_ret_dvd.part07.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006250/v_orig_ret_dvd.part08.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006276/v_orig_ret_dvd.part09.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006376/v_orig_ret_dvd.part10.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006331/v_orig_ret_dvd.part11.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006391/v_orig_ret_dvd.part12.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006332/v_orig_ret_dvd.part13.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006326/v_orig_ret_dvd.part14.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006406/v_orig_ret_dvd.part15.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006323/v_orig_ret_dvd.part16.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006363/v_orig_ret_dvd.part17.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006217/v_orig_ret_dvd.part18.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006368/v_orig_ret_dvd.part19.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006387/v_orig_ret_dvd.part20.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006348/v_orig_ret_dvd.part21.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006267/v_orig_ret_dvd.part22.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006281/v_orig_ret_dvd.part23.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006416/v_orig_ret_dvd.part24.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006266/v_orig_ret_dvd.part25.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20006388/v_orig_ret_dvd.part26.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/20005823/v_orig_ret_dvd.part27.rar

no pass!! all parts are tested and no errors!!

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sweety said:

help plzzzz ..it always frozess after i chose the one i want!!

January 12, 2008

sweety said:

can u help plzzz i need da activation key :side:

January 12, 2008

wannabegeek visitor said:

You can install vista without a product key you can add one later or not its up to you read around in the forum

December 04, 2007

wannabegeek visitor said:

Do you need any special serials... or are they included when u do all that stuff above...???

December 03, 2007

wannabegeek visitor said:

cdimage v2.52p links are no longer on file FIXED

November 02, 2007

wannabegeek visitor said:

cdimage v2.52p links are no longer on file [smiley=shock]

October 11, 2007

chair thrower said:

1. What's the point of installing what is widely acknowledged as bad software? 2. Carefully consider the hidden costs of shackling yourself to Microsoft's DRM laced software that treats you like a criminal. That's a much greater cost than the retail price. 3. I think the point of this happy little accident is to get more people to use the software. They need evangelists, and this is an easy way to get them.

April 18, 2007

wannabegeek visitor said:

lol same here... This is terrific Finally I can brag about what's on my coasters...

April 18, 2007

wannabegeek visitor said:

Just got this link from SLASHDOT ahahah it's downloading at 2megs/sec (in office right now) muwahahhaha good job

April 18, 2007

wannabegeek visitor said:

wow these links are still working dont know how long that will last [smiley=tongue][smiley=tongue]

April 16, 2007

wannabegeek visitor said:

1. put the exe and the 2 wim files in the same folder. 2. then click on the exe. it will copy the wims to the correct folder. an installer will come up. close it. 3. the exe will create a folder named vista. all the files (and the wims) are in there.4. install from that location.

April 15, 2007

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