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Modifying internal strings like the "Manufacturer" or "Product Model" within the EFI.rom file.

The is a specialized third-party utility designed for advanced users of VMware Workstation and ESXi . It is primarily used to modify the virtual machine's EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) ROM to enable features typically unavailable in the stock VMware firmware, such as OEM-specific activation data. 🛠️ Key Capabilities This mod kit is most commonly utilized for:

Adding Software Licensing Description Tables (SLIC) to the virtual firmware. This allows a virtual machine to appear as an OEM device (e.g., Dell, HP) to the guest operating system, facilitating the use of OEM-specific product keys for Windows activation.

Update: Adding a driver to a UEFI firmware · Issue #40 - GitHub

This kit is specific to EFI/UEFI boot modes. For older "Legacy BIOS" VMs, users typically modify the BIOS.440.ROM instead.

While specific versions vary, a ".7z" kit from late 2021 usually includes:

Modifying firmware is an advanced task. Errors can result in the virtual machine failing to boot or triggering "Unrecoverable Error" messages.