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Showing 1-19 of 19 results foundMicrosoft 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.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'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.Vista won't show fancy side to pirates
April 13, 2006 Aero graphics require higher-end version of Vista, plus system meeting arcane requirements.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.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.Microsoft tries to stop Vista piracy monster
December 14, 2006 The software maker releases an update to the operating system designed to thwart a workaround dubbed "frankenbuild."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 proposes piracy amnesty
November 24, 2004 Software juggernaut raises the white flag, offering to replace people's counterfeit copies of Windows XP.Week in videos: iPhone envy and mass piracy
June 9, 2007 This week, the HTC Touch aims to be the first "iPhone killer." Meanwhile, Apple makes news without even trying.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 piratesPiracy-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.Ballmer: We need a $100 PC
October 20, 2004 The Microsoft CEO says one way to stem growing piracy of Windows and Office in emerging markets is to offer low-cost computers.Microsoft sues more resellers in piracy battle
September 19, 2005 The software giant used tips from customers to target eight companies in five states that allegedly sold pirated software.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.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?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.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.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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