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Problems arise with Vista’s activation system, Another reason not to get Vista

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Andrew

Posted: Jul 28 2007, 03:56 PM

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Problems arise with Vista’s activation system

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Last month I began hearing rumblings of problems with the product activation system in Windows Vista. Last week I got to see the problem firsthand. The bottom line? The simple act of updating some hardware drivers – without making any changes to the hardware itself – can result in the Software Protection Platform code in Windows Vista deciding that the system requires reactivation. And a simple Internet activation won’t do; you’ll need to call Microsoft’s activation hotline, enter your product ID over the phone, and then type in the 48–digit code the operator reads back to you.

Gimme a freakin break!

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Posted: Jul 28 2007, 09:54 PM

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Not exactly the positive PR Microsoft needs right now.

IMO- they're getting exactly what they deserve. Their 'big brother' modus operandi is the primary impetus for people to consider OSS.

Ducc	Posted: Jul 28 2007, 10:19 PM
O-4 Major Group: Founders Posts: 2,453 Member No.: 4 Joined: 18-November 04	This activation/DRM maddness that's going on right now will not last. I just don't believe you can run a business this way.

_Z_	Posted: Jul 28 2007, 11:05 PM
O-4 Major Group: Founders Posts: 2,306 Member No.: 2 Joined: 18-November 04	Sssshh. Don't tell the folks in Redmond that....

Ducc	Posted: Jul 29 2007, 11:04 AM
O-4 Major Group: Founders Posts: 2,453 Member No.: 4 Joined: 18-November 04	No kidding. My Linux PC at work is kicking ass for me. I'm tempted to try using Linux on the desktop at home again.

_Z_	Posted: Jul 29 2007, 02:38 PM
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Dan	Posted: Jul 29 2007, 04:26 PM
O-2 1st Lieutenant Group: Special Forces Posts: 1,193 Member No.: 8 Joined: 23-November 04	Ah Vista I thought it was supposed to be so much better?

_Z_	Posted: Jul 30 2007, 05:08 AM
O-4 Major Group: Founders Posts: 2,306 Member No.: 2 Joined: 18-November 04	Heh- than what? XP? 2K? It probably will be- eventually. The evolution of the WOS is still moving forward, albeit despite some detours and a couple snags here and there...

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