Windows XP SP2: Pirates Get Support Too

[Stripe]

hmmm...in a typical left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing twist:

Contrary to the remarks it made to the ComputerTimes, Microsoft now claims that it will not permit users who have obtained Windows XP illegally to upgrade to its latest service release. Instead, the software giant will continue to enforce compliance with its licensing.

In a nutshell, Microsoft group product manager Barry Goffe told ComputerTimes that Windows XP Service Pack 2 would not exclude pirated copies from upgrading, and that it was more important to keep user safe than to be "concerned about the revenue issue."

To clarify its position, a Microsoft spokesperson told BetaNews, "Press reports indicating Windows XP Service Pack 2 will install on pirated or illegal copies of Windows XP are not entirely true. Prior to installing, SP2 will check the OS' product ID (PID) against a list of known pirated PIDs. If a PID is found to be invalid, SP2 will not install."

Soource:
BetaNews

[Reverend]

Boogs,that article is dated 5th May

Posted yesterday http://www.techzonez.com/comments.php?shownews=8640

[SupaStar]

Boogs,that article is dated 5th May

Posted yesterday http://www.techzonez.com/comments.php?shownews=8640

hehe...i read it there too. I wonder which path MS will choose. Doesnt worry me none i'm all legit, but I'm still curious

[egghead]

it would be a safety to the general windows internet community for M$ to partially patch the pirate computers that can turn into zombies and infect legit customers for the next 5 years.

i think a critical update should be for all

but the sp2 for legit only

they can try to install and it plugs a couple holes and refuses to install and asks to contact M$ licensing would be appropriate.

egghead