netmasta Posted February 25, 2005 CID Share Posted February 25, 2005 http://news.com.com/Microsoft+to+disable+product+activation+over+Net/2100-1011_3-5589504.html?part=rss&tag=5587315&subj=news Now I bet a week after this goes into effect I will probably have to reinstall XP. Intended to curtail the stealing and selling of certificates of authenticity, the new security measure will start at the end of this month. At first, it will be limited to the Windows XP software preinstalled on systems shipped by the top 20 PC sellers. Starting Feb. 28, Microsoft's product security will require that customers who need to reinstall their operating system call a customer service representative to get a code that will reactivate their Windows XP system. New systems shipped from the top 20 PC makers, also known as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), will be preactivated, stated a memo posted to the blog Aviran's Place. The Microsoft representative said the memo was authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onibus Posted February 25, 2005 CID Share Posted February 25, 2005 * has patch for offline activation. Don't worry, there'll probably be a patch for windows that'll allow for downloading of microsoft's crap (bypass window's auth. thingy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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