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Microsoft expands antipiracy program
March 30, 2005
Company will require those who want to download a local language add-on to Windows to verify that their copy of the OS is legitimate.
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Another way past Windows antipiracy found
August 6, 2005
Yet another way emerges to bypass Microsoft's validation tool meant to stop people with the pirated OS from getting downloads.
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Microsoft piracy check comes calling
April 24, 2006
Expands program to alert people who run illegal copies of Windows and starts a campaign to fight Office piracy.
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Microsoft to lock pirates out of Vista PCs
October 4, 2006
Antipiracy tech to shut people out of their PCs if the OS isn't activated soon after installation.
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In the home stretch toward Vista
October 9, 2006
With the release of the Windows upgrade still set for January, Microsoft is putting the finishing touches on its OS transition.
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Vista Views: Putting PCs on hold over piracy
October 6, 2006
Readers pitch on whether Microsoft is doing the right thing in using lockouts to enforce its antipiracy measures.
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Counting the cost of counterfeiting
May 22, 2006
Microsoft antipiracy exec says the company would rather educate than punish users of pirated software.
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Microsoft limits Vista transfers
October 16, 2006
Retail buyers of the OS will only be able to legally transfer the software once. After that, it's back to the store to buy a new copy.
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FAQ: Vista's strong, new antipiracy protections
August 30, 2005
Microsoft is working closely with studios in ways that could affect your home entertainment system. Here's what you need to know.
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Microsoft makes copying Vista a monster task
March 30, 2007
From the box to the code, Redmond is clamping down, forcing pirates to go to greater lengths to create "Frankenbuilds" that can evade detection. Photo: Staying ahead of pirates
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Microsoft fixes potential antipiracy hole
February 17, 2005
Japanese programmers spotlight flaw in Redmond's antipiracy protections, but the company moves to block the hack.
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Hollywood, Microsoft align on new Windows
August 30, 2005
Vista, the next version of the operating system, has unprecedented features for guarding against video piracy. FAQ: Vista's strong, new antipiracy protections
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Week in review: Microsoft metamorphosis
June 23, 2006
As summer sizzles, the game of musical chairs at Microsoft is heating up as well.
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