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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."

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  1. Add/Remove Programs by Volanin · · Score: 0, Redundant

    From TFA:

    You can uninstall Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications by using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel.

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  2. Or, presumably, until you UNINSTALL by dpbsmith · · Score: 0, Redundant

    ...the nag screens. TFA says

    "You can uninstall Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications by using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel."

    Did I just violate the DMCA by disclosing this?

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  3. ...or until you install a real O/S (n/t) by toby · · Score: 0, Redundant

    (n/t)

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