Archive for the 'Windows Genuine Advantage' Category
WGA strikes Vista, Office 2007
Wednesday, September 27th, 2006Microsoft’s Windows Genuine Advantage anti-piracy program was an add-on to Windows XP, Office 2003, and earlier versions of both programs. But the Genuine Advantage code is baked into Windows Vista and Office 2007, as I learned earlier today.
Microsoft Requiring Fingerprints and DNA for Vista WGA
Thursday, September 21st, 2006Microsoft announced that Windows Vista will require more rigorous proof of ownership than is currently implemented by the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program. Buyers of Windows Vista will have to send in DNA, fingerprint and retinal scan information to Microsoft to receive upgrades on their purchase.
Microsoft to Ramp Up Genuine Advantage Hooks in Vista
Thursday, August 10th, 2006Microsoft Watch’s Mary Jo Foley reports that coming this Fall Microsoft “is planning to turn up the Genuine Advantage heat in two ways: By baking more Genuine Advantage checks directly into Windows Vista, and by taking aim at PC makers, system builders, Internet cafes and other sources of potentially pirated software.” Reasoning: Once software is [...]
