Microsoft to Disable Online Windows Activation

[Eidorian]

http://www.betanews.com/article/Microsoft_Closes_Activation_Loophole/1109293194

It's for OEM, but that's nearly everyone with XP. My next PC is going to be a Mac.

[Indy]

I thought about a Mac myself, for web browsing.

[Eidorian]

I thought about a Mac myself, for web browsing.Likewise, I'll just strip my Windows machine to gaming only. I'll do everything else on my Mac.

[HereticPB]

Or so they want you to believe. And this is gonna cause a huge uproar believe me. The software that I bought I can't reinstall? WTF is that.

The other thing is don't activate your windows. Install windows and then disable activation.

This below is a pisser though for those that don't have a legitimate copy:

Other recent actions that Microsoft has taken against piracy include the Windows Genuine Advantage program, in which Windows users must verify their license in order to access Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center. Incentives, such as special downloads and discounts on Microsoft products, are offered to users with legitimate licenses. Even non-legit users, however, will continue to receive critical updates to Windows

[Vishus]

Maybe I'll get a Mac too. Its just hard for me to figure out shit. I don't even know how to copy and past a picture from the internet.

[OnBake Platinum]

I use a ...:susp: copy of windows and never registered, and everything works fine for me. Windows updates, etc.

[HereticPB]

I always felt like a hippie child when ever I used a MAC. Finder, Chooser, etc.

[Eidorian]

I use a ...:susp: copy of windows and never registered, and everything works fine for me. Windows updates, etc.Which version of Windows? If you have XP you have to activate it each time you install it. You don't have to register it though. Any copy of Windows before XP can be installed many times.

[HereticPB]

nope you don't have to activate. Hehe and thats all im gonna say

[Kevin]

I don't ever remember activating my Windows... and I have a legal copy. So basically if I ever want to reformat my computer, I have to call Windows first?

[HereticPB]

Cough Program XP-AntiSpy Cough

[Eidorian]

I don't ever remember activating my Windows... and I have a legal copy. So basically if I ever want to reformat my computer, I have to call Windows first?Well after you install Windows XP you're going to have to call Microsoft to activate your key. Otherwise you have 30 days to do so.

[MrX]

nope you don't have to activate. Hehe and thats all im gonna say
Hehehe yea ive had a copy of uhh *looks around* not 100% leagal and everything works out just fine just dont dowload sp1 and your fine.but you did not hear that from me^_^.

[=NukeBlaze=]

I have already activeated my copy of windows online the max amount of times when reformting my PC. Calling them is a real pain, especially attemping to cut through the thick accents there service reps have. I just disable activation so I don't have to both with them...ever.

[MrX]

I have already activeated my copy of windows online the max amount of times when reformting my PC. Calling them is a real pain, especially attemping to cut through the thick accents there service reps have. I just disable activation so I don't have to both with them...ever.
Well the last time i called i called the person a fucktard and they said wtf and i said yea you heared it...........bitches :lol:

[HereticPB]

I have XP Pro SP2. HEHE