Microsoft Targets Windows XP Counterfeiters [UK]
Posted by Tom Warren on 24 November 2004 - 13:03 · 23 comments & 4225 views
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#1 Posted by Sporkguy on 24 Nov 2004 - 13:15
- lol I should send in one of my XP CD-rs and say I got it off some bloke on the market, wouldnt mind a legit copy :p
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#2 Posted by mooker on 24 Nov 2004 - 13:31
- So I wonder how many times the Devil's Own key will get submitted?
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#3 Posted by Rahul on 24 Nov 2004 - 13:32
- just what im thinking
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#4 Posted by Colonel_Angus on 24 Nov 2004 - 13:38
QUOTE In response to the discovery of high quality counterfeit versions of Microsoft Windows(r) XP,
Wow, microsoft must be in trouble, they can only seem to put out low quality versions of Microsoft Windows.-
#4.1 Posted by markjensen on 24 Nov 2004 - 14:35
- No trolling, please.
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#5 Posted by Billprozac on 24 Nov 2004 - 13:43
- I really wish that it said somewhere in the title that this is for UK only.
(for everywhere else) starts doing the same thing.-
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#6 Posted by Foub on 24 Nov 2004 - 13:55
- How can you tell the difference between a high quality and low quality version of Windows since a copy is as good as the original? Is it the packaging and the holograms?
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#6.1 Posted by Copperhead on 24 Nov 2004 - 14:40
- As long as you've got a decent copy there's no diffrence when your using it.
The main diffrence is that your not going to be able to contact MS for support. The stuff about less dependable are less secure are just scare tactics so you buy it legit.
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#7 Posted by SniperX on 24 Nov 2004 - 14:20
- Somehow I don't see this being that popular. Us Brits are far too cynical, suspicious and wary to contact the big MS saying "I think my copy might not be legit.".
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#7.1 Posted by Copperhead on 24 Nov 2004 - 14:32
- Yeah I agree, there very little trust towards any big company. Still at least its better than trying to sue every body who's got an illegal copy (who said RIAA?)
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#8 Posted by moloko on 24 Nov 2004 - 14:37
- How is a fake copy not as secure. You can still get updates just like normal. Oh well I guess its mostly for the mom and pops out there.
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#9 Posted by KzR on 24 Nov 2004 - 15:13
- At least Microsoft isn't going around disabling Windows like Valve does.
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#10 Posted by jester1x on 24 Nov 2004 - 15:25
- That's what Microsoft doesn't understand. A fake copy is as good as the original because it functions just like the original. I think most folks who have "acquired" Windows XP Professional have long since moved on from the Devil's Own version. I think the keywords now are "Corporate Edition." Besides, if there is a way, people will always figure it out.
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#11 Posted by Klownicle on 24 Nov 2004 - 16:12
- *coughs* vlk
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#12 Posted by ripgut on 24 Nov 2004 - 16:26
- Well id buy me a copy of windows, if it was cheaper I mean since they have all this money to pay out courtcases over stupid lawsuits. Then they should be able to lower the cost of there OS. Part of the reason why i wanna start to gradually move to Linux.
but then again what the hell do i know
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#13 Posted by [fOoL] on 24 Nov 2004 - 16:43
- ooohhh crap..
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#14 Posted by donachello on 24 Nov 2004 - 23:10
- Well that means 65% of the population of the Internet will be changing their OS...
I bought mine...?
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#15 Posted by SquareSoft0 on 25 Nov 2004 - 05:45
- VLK isn't enough to get around current Windows validity checks, just ask a certain (Well, many many) schools who use preinstalled images without the licensing to do so.
One more thing... FCKGW
In response to the discovery of high quality counterfeit versions of Microsoft Windows(r) XP, Microsoft announced today the start of its Windows XP Counterfeit Project.
Microsoft is inviting anyone unsure as to the legitimacy of their Windows XP software to submit their product to Microsoft for analysis. Software that is found to be counterfeit will be replaced for free* subject to the Terms and Conditions of the offer.
"This is a great opportunity for users to confirm the authenticity of Windows XP software whilst helping gather vital information about illegal traders," said Alex Hilton, Licence Compliance Manager at Microsoft Ltd.
"Illegal software is a risk to users as it is less dependable, less secure and unsupported. I'd urge anyone who has suspicions to submit their Windows XP software for testing today."
The Windows XP Counterfeit Project is the latest initiative from Microsoft to target the illegal software market. The project will allow Microsoft to collate intelligence quickly and work with the authorities to act decisively against illegal traders and other systematic abusers.
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