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Windows Genuine Advantage

Microsoft has announced that users users will need to verify that they possess a legitimate copy of Windows XP before downloading new features. The good news in there is that no proof will be required in order to download security updates. Because hackers frequently use compromised machines to launch further attacks, having all Windows XP machines up to date — even those with pirated copies of the operating system — benefits everyone.
By Periodik Labs on July 26, 2005 1:44 AM |

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