Windows XP Professional Blackout

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    According to this article, those who are using an illegal copy of Windows XP Professional will notice a blackout.

    Any truth behind this?

    I'm glad that I'm on a legitimate copy of Vista (although pirated Vista's won't be affected).
     
    Static, Aug 27, 2008 IP
  2. pondlife

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    #2
    Probably just scare-mongering.

    Really can't abide Vista - long live Linux! ;)
     
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  3. Lurznm

    Lurznm Banned

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    They're doing this because they want people to use Vista? :rolleyes:
     
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    Staff-RWH Banned

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    No idea, But i know a few people :)
     
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    ai3gtmc Member

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    so only for malaysia? or whole world?
     
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    oh noes.... I can't bear to watch those internet cafes lol
     
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    b4db0y Notable Member

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    Just a rumor, they need to cover up their looses and make people use vista. i am using an illagal copy of windows and no problems. However, when Windows 7 will be released i am thinking of buying a legit copy of that
     
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  8. Static

    Static Active Member

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    It came with the laptop that I bought last week, so I have no problems using a Vista for that machine.

    That's actually the first thing that acme to my mind. :p
     
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  9. !Unreal

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    This is not going to happen. To get the blackout you must have something installed for them to do this. Otherwise its not possible. Im sure that M$ did not code something like this in when it was created.
     
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    can't they tweak the code with a phony update for XP?
     
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    !Unreal Well-Known Member

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    Yes, and they have tried before. But when M$ releases an update like this it is usually all over the internet within hours.
     
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