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Windows Nag Windows to Counter Piracy

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the pirate-vein-rupture dept.

Vicegrip writes "Microsoft is enhancing its Genuine Advantage program in the US, Australia, UK, Malaysia and NZ to now include persistent nag screens to remind that your version of Windows is not licensed. These nag screens will keep appearing until you license your version of Windows or, presumably, convince Microsoft they've made a mistake."

3 of 548 comments (clear)

  1. Re:obligatory by phase_9 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    It's just funny to watch her hit counter go mad whenever I post here ;)

  2. submitted yesterday by perle2 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I submitted this same story yesterday around noon, _before_ the update was rolled out, with a title that actually made sense... it was rejected, of course. Next time I'll write in greek, maybe that will help.

  3. WinZip I presume by HermanAB · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You know, 7-Zip really is better... ;)

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    Oh well, what the hell...