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The valid Password is derived from the Key: <code>password = (strrev(key) ^ 0x414d57) % 1000000</code>. | The valid Password is derived from the Key: <code>password = (strrev(key) ^ 0x414d57) % 1000000</code>. | ||
Entering a valid Password passes the upgrade check. | Entering a valid Password passes the upgrade check. | ||
This was implemented in <code>COMPLINC.DLL</code> by build 89e, and was most likely used on direction from Microsoft Support Services. | This was implemented in <code>COMPLINC.DLL</code> by [[Windows 95 build 89e|build 89e]], and was most likely used on direction from Microsoft Support Services. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Windows-95-Upgrade-Password.png|The upgrade password dialog | Windows-95-Upgrade-Password.png|The upgrade password dialog | ||