A Different Kind of WGA 'Problem' 348
Ed Bott recently attempted to scout out the problems reported in so many horror stories floating around the net relating to Microsoft's WGA. He did experience problems, however, not the ones that you might expect. He intentionally installed a pirated copy of Windows XP to see how the process worked but was unable to get WGA to recognize his computer as pirated. From the article: "I'm reluctantly running a pirated version of Windows and can't get caught no matter how hard I try. But these same people want us to believe that the WGA software they've developed is nearly foolproof. They claim that all but "a fraction of a percent" of those 60 million people who've been denied access to Microsoft updates and downloads are guilty, guilty, guilty. Right."
A solution to your problem (Score:5, Funny)
I'm reluctantly running a pirated version of Windows and can't get caught no matter how hard I try.
Here you go! [bsa.org]
Post the key! (Score:5, Funny)
This is surprising (Score:3, Funny)
Funny that... (Score:5, Funny)
Re-create the problem. (Score:2, Funny)
Thanks,
I am having this same problem... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Funny that... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:I am having this same problem... (Score:5, Funny)
can I get a link (Score:5, Funny)
Intentional installed a pirated copy... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:I'm just worried that I'll buy (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Many people just use their employeer's key (Score:3, Funny)
Isn't it obvious ?
Whoever made out the schedule to have more than 10 people working that day is fired.
Re:I am having this same problem... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Who are the developers (Score:3, Funny)
Fraction of a percent... (Score:3, Funny)
Right. Remember, 3/2—or 119,990,000/2—is, after all, a fraction.
Just not a proper fraction.
Re:can I get a link (Score:1, Funny)
What MS shoudl do (Score:4, Funny)
Espeically since windows has become too complex for a purely software based solution to ever work reliably.
It's okay... (Score:5, Funny)
It's okay, man. You don't have to prove yourself to us.
WGA - Microsofts Marketing at its finest (Score:3, Funny)
Confidence and Peace of Mind
Your software is authentic, properly licensed and supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner.
Ongoing Improvements
You will get access to updates, enhancements, and innovations that help you protect and do more with your PC.
Capabilities You Expect
Your system will deliver the features, options, and performance you need to maximize your productivity and enjoyment.
Greatest PR/Marketing campaign ever. Don't you feel the Love?
Enjoy,
The speed of Dark is.... (Score:1, Funny)
A simple bug (Score:4, Funny)
A 10MB mandatory patch should clear that one right up.