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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.
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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.
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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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PC buyers aim to cut the 'crapware'
April 26, 2007
Following the lead of businesses, some consumers are wiping their systems clean and starting over, but it's not always easy.
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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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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.
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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.
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Download start-up takes aim at DVDs
September 19, 2006
Don't want to have to sit at your PC to watch a movie? EZTakes lets you burn to disc from its offbeat selection.
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In Asia, Microsoft sees slow start for budget XP
March 17, 2005
The product draws a tepid response in Thailand, Malasysia and Indonesia. Piracy, however, seems to be maintaining its allure.
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Who has the right to control your PC?
November 21, 2005
Sony "rootkit" CD debacle spotlights broader clash over rights to control the way computers function.
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Microsoft sells 20 million Vista licenses
March 26, 2007
The software maker says Windows Vista is off to a fast start, outpacing initial sales of XP.
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Latest toe in the movie download pond? Wal-Mart
November 28, 2006
Retail giant launches program that bundles a video download with purchase of the physical DVD.
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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.
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This week in entertainment
April 22, 2005
The Internet appears to be ready for its close-up, but you may want to decline any invitations to join a prerelease party.
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Klez.h wins sibling rivalry
May 28, 2002
It's proving to be the No. 1 son of the original Klez virus, leaving its sibling Klez.i in the dust and overtaking SirCam as the most virulent computer virus yet.
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Microsoft Outlook
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Week in review: Patches and pirates
January 28, 2005
Microsoft is fed up with Windows pirates and is laying down the law--no more patches for illegitimate copies.
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Week in review: Lights! Camera! Download?
April 22, 2005
The Internet appears to be ready for its close-up, but you may want to decline any invitations to join a prerelease party.
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TiVo Inc.
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