Microsoft claims that counterfeit rate of Vista is half that of XP
Redmond (WA) - Pushing good news back into the Windows Vista scene, Microsoft claims that its next-generation operating system is more robust at preventing counterfeit attempts.
Although Microsoft admits that counterfeit rates are difficult to measure, it says it has metrics that show how Vista’s authentication system "is a proven and effective way to combat piracy. Customers want to know the status of their systems, and how to take action if it turns out they were victimized," according to Microsoft VP Mike Sievert.
Microsoft’s statistics are based on Windows Genuine Advantage validation failures, along with other internal data.
Microsoft’s statement on counterfeit data comes as it reveals new piracy prevention plans for Vista’s first service pack. "What is changing with SP1 is the nature of the experience for those systems that are never activated or that fail validation," said Sievert. The service pack will also help prevent users with legitimate installs from being affected by Vista pirates.
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Vista - whats that then??
Bob
Might have something to do with the fact that no one really wants vista.
I agree with dlauneman
why counterfeit it no one wants it any way
Sounds logical, I guess if you're computer savvy enough to crack Windows, you know better than to use Vista.
Microsoft should really have focused on performance, not updating their fisher-price interface.
No one steals the salt from my driveway either.
No one steals the salt from my driveway either.
Been in hibernation mate??
Bob