The release of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 not only heralded a long-awaited update of the operating system, it also meant the end of two common Windows Vista anti-activation exploits - the Grace Timer exploit and the Paradox OEM BIOS activation crack. But those who think they can escape by not updating to Service Pack 1 would be sadly mistaken.
That's because Microsoft has surreptitiously released an anti-hack detection update via Windows Update. Those who chose to have Windows Vista install updates automatically would have this update installed and running by now. If you chose to manually select updates to be installed, you should find this update listed.
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That's because Microsoft has surreptitiously released an anti-hack detection update via Windows Update. Those who chose to have Windows Vista install updates automatically would have this update installed and running by now. If you chose to manually select updates to be installed, you should find this update listed.
View: Full Article @ Tech ARP
I got this last night, but I'm running a legal version so it doesn't bother me. I really doubt anyone who's running a pirated version is running it with automatic updates on tho, for exactly this reason.
I got this last night, but I'm running a legal version so it doesn't bother me. I really doubt anyone who's running a pirated version is running it with automatic updates on tho, for exactly this reason.
+1. If you run automatic updates on a non-legal copy of Windows, you're in idiot (I'm running genuine Vista Home Premium, BTW; I'm not a Windows pirate).
I got this last night, but I'm running a legal version so it doesn't bother me. I really doubt anyone who's running a pirated version is running it with automatic updates on tho, for exactly this reason.
+1. If you run automatic updates on a non-legal copy of Windows, you're in idiot (I'm running genuine Vista Home Premium, BTW; I'm not a Windows pirate).
+1. I'm running a legal version of Windows Vista Ultimate. And a legal version of Office 2007 (Pro Plus)
In what way? I have been using a legit/genuine Windows ever since MS started using genuine advantage and never had any issues with it. So what are the problems that legit users should have? Re-activation after a major hardware change? Actually that is something you know from the start and all it takes is a tollfree call to MS to solve it, less than 10 minutes really so it is hardly a problem.
In what way? I have been using a legit/genuine Windows ever since MS started using genuine advantage and never had any issues with it. So what are the problems that legit users should have? Re-activation after a major hardware change? Actually that is something you know from the start and all it takes is a tollfree call to MS to solve it, less than 10 minutes really so it is hardly a problem.
well i activated my windows vista with sp1 copy when i switched to vista in late march of this year but after it was activated i changed some driver or something and had to reactivate, whats up with that cause i thought it was only supposed to complain with something like a mobo change etc.
lol, not really trying to be offensive here, but only issues I run into with that have to do with speaking to an Indian and trying to understand the letters and numbers he's speaking.
God bless them though, they have patience.
I've had nothing but trouble with it. It can't tell the difference between a hardware update and a software one. I've had it deactivate many times just for updating my drivers, on both XP and Vista. It even deactivates with minor hardware updates as well. Blaming the hardware is lame. Pirates will always find a way around this petty annoyance.
As for calling India to beg for permission to continue using something I paid for I have far too much self-respect to have to continuously do that. I don't know about you, though......
Its fully automated here in the UK ... you dont talk to anyone.
But then again, I'm not even sure what "crack" this disk used >_>
Microsoft is not sending security updates to protect us but security updates to protect themselves.
Isn't it sad that they have to do that? Thanks, pirates!
Isn't it sad that they have to do that? Thanks, pirates!
Go work for M$ and put your pathetic corporate love affair to some use.
So far there hasn't been any impact on legit users.
You know problems are coming...
I dont see SP1 being blocked to pirates.
no problems yet. I even called Microsoft and asked them about it and they told me to call the shop that installed my os. i told them that the shop went belly up and was gone.. and they said well use it but dont spread the piracy.. (I am the repair shop lol)
I've had the Paradox installed since 07/19/07 so this must be the "after the fact" installs that it detects.
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