Another reason why I stick w/ win2k...


Microsoft also will use the Windows update to crack down on software pirates: It identified a stolen unlocking combination widely distributed on the Internet to install Windows XP illegally.

In an unusually aggressive move, Microsoft designed its update not to load on these illegal copies and will block these users from downloading future repairing patches from its Web site. Microsoft refused to estimate how many users might be affected except to say it identified a sizable number of illegal copies of Windows XP that would account for millions in lost sales.

Microsoft's anti-piracy decision is not unprecedented and comes amid renewed debate in Washington about the adequacy of technology to protect copyrights. Microsoft previously used another software update to sabotage its Office business software electronically on computers it believed were running illegal copies.

 

then you should go buy XP...i never really wanted to use XP cuz i didn't like how it worked...but it was my ownly choice because i lost my win98 2nd edition cd...so i bought XP and i don't mind it...

 

who pays for software these days anyway???

 

I thought the Bluelist Generator "fixed" this problem?

 

where did u get this info from?

 

It will be hacked in no time...

 

http://www.usatoday.com/life/cyber/t...settlement.htm

 

Yes eventually it will BUT, for people who are not aware and 'think' after they installed xp w/ the fake key that they're done. They then do a windows update to get the latest service pack from microsoft and BAM!

onlly people who keep up or are aware of this will install a fix/hack.

 

this is old old news mang... but ya... coincidentally i had to address this today.

 

btw, windows update doesnt go and kill your PC if you have one of the TWO fake keys its preprogrammed for. it simply wont let you install updates...

theres keygens out there that work

 

anyone know the keygens that its programed for ... im just curious i swear

 

I bet the
FCKGW-RHQQ2-YX.....is one of them. I know about 15 people that have used it.

SP1 loaded fine for me, with some modifications of course.

 

Your correct wit the FCKGW....key. thats one of the hacked keys. Theres places on the web that tell you how to change your key and be able to install the Service Packs. Pretty easy.