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Microsoft plans to give some pirates a break
May 4, 2005 People duped into buying counterfeit versions of Windows could get free licensed copies of the operating system.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.Microsoft: Legit Windows or no updates
January 26, 2005 Company plans to require customers to verify their copy of Windows is genuine before downloading patches, other add-ons.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.Piracy-check mandatory for Windows add-ons
July 26, 2005 From now on, customers looking to get the latest add-ons to Windows will have to verify that their copy of the operating system is legit.Microsoft trades Windows discount for piracy info
March 4, 2005 Company offers users in China a 50 percent discount if they come clean on how they got their bootleg copy of the operating system.Vista views: Microsoft's license changes
October 18, 2006 Readers pitch on whether Microsoft is being too stringent in restricting Vista transfers to one PC.Bypass found for Windows piracy check
May 23, 2005 Using a tool from Microsoft, it is possible to get around the company's piracy test, a researcher says.Windows adds 'maybe pirate' category
February 28, 2007 The company's antipiracy software adds a "yellow state" for times when it just can't tell if software is genuine.Image: A 'maybe pirate'It's Windows vs. Windows as Microsoft battles piracy
February 3, 2005 In effort to up sales of Windows, firm has sights set on nearest rival: Not Linux, not the Mac--Windows itself.Microsoft reaches limit on Vista, Office giveaway
December 1, 2006 Offer quickly draws 30,000 IT pros, but free software could leave them with a tax bill.Microsoft says Vista beta testers better hurry
June 29, 2006 Cutoff for downloading current test version of next operating system is nearing, company blogger warns.Microsoft backtracks on Vista transfer limits
November 2, 2006 Amid outcry from tech enthusiasts, Microsoft says it will allow retail Windows buyers unlimited license transfers to a different PC.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.This week in Windows
January 28, 2005 Microsoft is fed up with Windows pirates and is laying down the law--no more patches for illegitimate copies.Microsoft to use comics in antipiracy campaign
January 22, 2007 Software giant has been expanding its antipiracy campaign since mid-2005, but can't yet say whether efforts are paying off.Images: Which copy of XP is the fake?Microsoft eyes ads as consumers close wallets
November 16, 2005 Software giant gets only about $2 for each copy of Works on new PCs, and there is no money in Money, CNET News.com has learned.Microsoft set to push out updated antipiracy tool
November 29, 2006 New version of WGA Notifications tool includes added changes in response to continued criticism of Microsoft over the software.This week in Microsoft
May 6, 2005 Microsoft is trying to lure users of bogus copies of Windows with an enticing offer.Microsoft, Macrovision align on copy protection
February 1, 2005 Companies strike antipiracy deal aimed at stopping analog copies of movies, TV shows.
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