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How will Microsoft stop you stealing Windows Vista?
Thursday, October 12th, 2006
Using SPP, Microsoft’s new Software Protection Platform, which is even better or, if you like, worse than WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage). 
Vista uses a new disk image installation system so every DVD will carry all the code. This will enable users to upgrade from a cheap version just by obtaining a passcode online or over the phone without needing a new DVD or a long download. This makes protection critical. SPP will therefore check that users have "genuine" (not pirated) versions of Vista, and that these remain "genuine".
In other words, the fact that you bought a PC with Vista pre-activated in the factory (as most are nowadays) or had it rated "genuine" online does not mean it will stay genuine. Tampering with the code could make it non-genuine. In which case, you should be able to revert to a genuine state by reinstalling the operating system … assuming you have a CD or other copy of Vista. Guardian Unlimited Technology | Technology | How will Microsoft stop you stealing Windows Vista?
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