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Showing 1-14 of 14 results foundBypass 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.Napster wildfire spreads beyond music
May 15, 2000 As the Net overcomes today's size and speed barriers, Napster-like technologies could be used to trade everything from full-length movies to entire computer operating systems--basically, anything d...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 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 piratesU.S. calls for more antipiracy action from China
April 12, 2006 Government officials applaud China's PC and optical disc factory crackdown but say more action is needed.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 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.Torvalds talks like a pirate
September 21, 2006 Aaaar! Linux leader uses salty sea-dog language to introduce 2.6.18 update to the kernel of the open-source OS.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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