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More info?)
They can't check hardware for legitimacy and they aren't concerned about
third party software they are just trying to take care of their own
software. As for passwords CoolWebSearch will collect your passwords from
you.
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Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp
<plew@csus_abcdefg.edu> wrote in message
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> Is "activation" for winxp still needed? Considering that m$
> wants to place spyware onto our system as what I read is that
> the verification will check ALL the hardware & ALL the software
> on my system to determine legitimacy.
>
> Why the need to check ALL the hardware & ALL the software? I surely
> don't want m$ to check any passwords on my system as part of the
> verification!
>
> ["Followup-To:" header set to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general.]
> On 2005-08-14, Harry Ohrn <harry---@webtree.ca> wrote:
>> If your mate used an illegal version and/or product key that would
>> explain
>> your problem. It will help to legitimize your setup. To do that purchase
>> a
>> retail version of Windows XP Pro and do a Repair Install. It is fairly
>> painless (except on the pocket book) but all your currently installed
>> apps
>> and settings should be retained. You will then be able to download from
>> the
>> Windows Update Site and other MS sites that require Genuine Product
>> Authentication.
>>
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