Windows XP SP2 cracked already?

[AppleDave Veteran]

Shibby I have SP2 now.

[Randolph]

That keygen that generates the Corporate keys, how are they going to block that? How do they tell which is pirated and which isn't?? I mean I don't have to worry because I got a OEM key :), but I was just wondering anyways. :huh:

[duhk]

pink rabbits are the best

[Randolph]

pink rabbits are the best

Huh?

[BananaMan]

That keygen that generates the Corporate keys, how are they going to block that? How do they tell which is pirated and which isn't?? I mean I don't have to worry because I got a OEM key :), but I was just wondering anyways. :huh:

Microsoft have a database of all keys ever issued, where it be volume license keys, OEM keys or plain jane retail keys.

In answer to your question, how are they going to block volume license keys generated by the keygen, short answer, they're not going to, at least not with SP2.

[Randolph]

Microsoft have a database of all keys ever issued, where it be volume license keys, OEM keys or plain jane retail keys.

In answer to your question, how are they going to block volume license keys generated by the keygen, short answer, they're not going to, at least not with SP2.

So doesn't that mean we have an advantage?

[red5torm]

Maybe Microsoft needs to rethink their approach to fight piracy.

But as Microsoft said when they first started this activation crap, their aim is to deter the "common folk" who gets a copy of the CD from their friends. They know that geeks like us will find a way round it. And frankly activation is quite a pain in the ass since i format my computer and change my hardware quite often.

I completely agree that Microsoft needs to rethink their piracy policy.

As long as the software giant evolve its current operating system to an "advanced" form, there will be ways on how to find holes and exploit it.

Think of evolution.

:alien:

[DsnBehind]

Everything will be cracked one way or another, and there is really no way around it except for like....having each cd have a different serial number which in order to get the actual key you enter you need to call the software maker.

There are cracks for that, too. Norton AntiVirus 2004, for example.

[Ivand]

what excactly is that?

because i already installed it :shifty:

Yeah, what was that :ninja:

[Glowstick]

You can always alter a set of instructions to perform differently. The time required to change it increases with the complexity. That's it. Hardware mechanisms would be required to make stuff uncrackable, and those mechanics need to be complex enough, that reverse engineering moves out of the available resources of the cracking community, means no silly designs that allow a crappy modchip to override the protection.

[Venturas]

There are kids out there just as smart as MS writers.

Since when crackers that make this keygen's can be remotly compared to the people that work in the development of Windows or even any other sort of big sized application for that matter?...

get real

[traxx]

Since when crackers that make this keygen's can be remotly compared to the people that work in the development of Windows or even any other sort of big sized application for that matter?...

get real

Since Friday, duh :D

[ECU Tekkie]

All software is crackable; at least right now. Period. And in my opinion, and also of most of those in this thread, "crackers" are as bright as the TEAM that puts MS software together. Not one person writes a MS program.

[aoeu]

And in my opinion, and also of most of those in this thread, "crackers" are as bright as the TEAM that puts MS software together. Not one person writes a MS program.

I'm sure that fat lazy kid typing away all day in his mom's basement can compare with the Harvard CS graduate that works at Microsoft. Get real.

[Stigmata|Mess]

you have been able to get the beta for ages :s:s:S

hmmmmm...ok proof....

.....here is part of the faq

What should I do before I install the beta version of SP2 for Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional?

Before you install SP2 for Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional, carefully read Release Notes for the Release Candidate Release of Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Window Home Edition and Windows XP Professional . These notes provide the most up-to-date information about known issues that pertain to the beta release of SP2.

[rbet]

300 bucks is waaay too much to pay for an OS... I can get a second-hand computer for that much. :rolleyes:

edit: Using 2000 legit, btw.

[hornett]

300 bucks is waaay too much to pay for an OS... I can get a second-hand computer for that much. :rolleyes:

edit: Using 2000 legit, btw.

You don't like the price - don't use it! Or take a chance and pirate it... Personally I got my copy with my machine, I'd certainly be running Fedora or Slack if I had to pay for XP.

[OptiPlex]

You guys do know that XP PRO OEM costs $140-$150? :rolleyes:

[Mando]

i will not be stong armed into buying something just so i can play games on my computer. games that i payed for..

use the OEM OS that came with your Pc preinstalled then and err.....shut up ;)

[Mando]

I'm sure that fat lazy kid typing away all day in his mom's basement can compare with the Harvard CS graduate that works at Microsoft. Get real.

that fat lazy kid has practical experience in reverse engineering mate, something your Grads wont have (that and real world experience)

i think maybe you should get real and think about this with a level and clear head. :p

[Rapier]

that fat lazy kid has practical experience in reverse engineering mate, something your Grads wont have (that and real world experience)

Well Said

Crackers have to reverse engineer a program to crack And\Or Make a Keygen for it

And reverse engineering requires a person has to be alteast at the same mental level as the developer

So that Fat Lazy Kid is Probably at a higher level of intelligence then the devloper because he was able to overcome the developers protection mechanism !

[Bwizzel-B]

right but... i said i'm being strong armed. and having the angst that i have and being the punk that i am.. and also (this is my newest excuse for being stupid) being the american i am, i don't like it.. not one bit

The angst that you have is your own ignorance. Nobody is forcing you to buy those PC games that require certain Windows OS's to run on. Just go to a computer show, plop down $100 (or less) and get XP Home Edition. You don't even need XP Pro. If you're willing to give up some games, you can pick up Windows 98 SE for less than $50.

[Veedems Veteran]

what the hell? dont bump such an old news story.