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pkang0202
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 Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:29 pm Post subject: Microsoft slams the door on Vista pirates |
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http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=1267
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With the launch of SP1 Microsoft promised to put an end to two popular hacks used by pirates to allow a non-genuine install of Windows Vista to function in the same way as a genuine install. Testing that I�ve carried out in the lab today suggests that Microsoft has been true to its word.
Microsoft shuts the door on Vista piratesThe two most common hacks used were the OEM BIOS hack and the grace timer hack (of which there were two flavors which were widespread).
Testing both these methods of circumventing Windows activation and Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) has shown me that SP1 effectively ignores both these hacks. Systems that previously were shown to be genuine prior to the installation of SP1 then require activation - and if the system isn�t activated it is marked at non-genuine and enters the nag state. |
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bassexpander
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Someplace you'd rather be.
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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| I wonder if this is effects the hack that allows you to circumvent the full purchase of vista as well. As I understand it, you could purchase the upgrade, which is much cheaper, and make demo install work somehow, bypass the need to get the full version. |
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bondjimbond
Joined: 29 Dec 2007
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Ugh, who would WANT to pirate Vista? The only reason I use it is 'cause it came included with my laptop.. |
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SHANE02
Joined: 04 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Give it a day or two. I wonder if the OEM thing still works. |
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pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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| bondjimbond wrote: |
| Ugh, who would WANT to pirate Vista? The only reason I use it is 'cause it came included with my laptop.. |
Read the thread on Vista 64 bit here on the technology forum. |
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SuperHero
Joined: 10 Dec 2003
Location: Superhero Hideout
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SuperHero
Joined: 10 Dec 2003
Location: Superhero Hideout
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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| SP1 isn't even officially out the door and there is already a work around |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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As far as I remember, the SP1 and SP2 packages for XP didn't have to be downloaded to keep a computer running. Any critical updates still came in through automatic updates.
I wonder if this Vista SP1 is the same? Is it really essential to install it? |
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Demophobe
Joined: 17 May 2004
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:19 am Post subject: |
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| eamo wrote: |
As far as I remember, the SP1 and SP2 packages for XP didn't have to be downloaded to keep a computer running. Any critical updates still came in through automatic updates.
I wonder if this Vista SP1 is the same? Is it really essential to install it? |
As with XP, soon programs will probably require the presence of SP1. Many programs for XP specifically state that SP2 is necessary for operation. |
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