| ActiveMac | Anonymous | Create a User | Reviews | News | Forums | Advertise |
|
|
|
User Controls |
|
New User |
|
Login |
|
Edit/View My Profile |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ActiveMac |
|
Articles |
|
Forums |
|
Links |
|
News |
|
News Search |
|
Reviews |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
News Centers |
|
Windows/Microsoft |
|
DVD |
|
ActiveHardware |
|
Xbox |
|
MaINTosh |
|
News Search |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ANet Chats |
|
The Lobby |
|
Special Events Room |
|
Developer's Lounge |
|
XBox Chat |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ's |
|
Windows 98/98 SE |
|
Windows 2000 |
|
Windows Me |
|
Windows "Whistler" XP |
|
Windows CE |
|
Internet Explorer 6 |
|
Internet Explorer 5 |
|
Xbox |
|
DirectX |
|
DVD's |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TopTechTips |
|
Registry Tips |
|
Windows 95/98 |
|
Windows 2000 |
|
Internet Explorer 4 |
|
Internet Explorer 5 |
|
Windows NT Tips |
|
Program Tips |
|
Easter Eggs |
|
Hardware |
|
DVD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Latest Reviews |
|
Applications |
|
Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
|
Norton SystemWorks 2002 |
|
|
|
Hardware |
|
Intel Personal Audio Player 3000 |
|
Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Site News/Info |
|
About This Site |
|
Affiliates |
|
ANet Forums |
|
Contact Us |
|
Default Home Page |
|
Link To Us |
|
Links |
|
Member Pages |
|
Site Search |
|
Awards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credits |
 |
Microsoft stands behind XP activation policy | |
|
||
| Time: 08:34 EST/13:34 GMT | News Source: E-Mail | Posted By: Chris Hedlund | ||
|
Microsoft has cited "numerous" examples of individuals selling Certificates of Authenticity (COA) to back up its decision to disable internet activation of Windows XP on OEM'd machines The software giant says people have been deliberately removing COA labels from OEM's PCs or copying COA labels for re-sale to customers and distributors. Disabling internet activation is the latest stage in a long-running campaign designed to stop illegal copying and use of its software. Previous efforts included use of special holograms on CD versions of Windows that Microsoft said would are difficult to forge, to prove the authenticity of the software contained on the discs. However, it seems, people not just the forgers - have a penchant for copies of Windows that are either free or available below official prices, making Microsoft a prime target for forgery and illegal use, especially in emerging markets. | ||
|
Write Comment
Return to News |
Displaying 551 through 551 of 551 Prev | First |
The time now is
2:38:04 PM
ET.
Any comment problems? E-mail us |
|
Write Comment
Return to News |
Displaying 551 through 551 of 551 Prev | First |
The time now is
2:38:04 PM
ET.
Any comment problems? E-mail us |
