Pirated Windows Vista Will Cripple PCs

**Xaroxantu Zero** · 10-04-2006, 04:34 PM

Most likely to have a workaround in a day, thanks to hackers:

We all thought that Microsoft was asking for trouble when the company announced previously that it would be including all the versions of Windows Vista on a single DVD, setting the stage for those in the know to crack the disc and save themselves some cash by installing Ultimate when they likely bought (ok, probably pirated via BitTorrent) a Vista DVD. Well, Microsoft has fired the first salvo in this war on pirates -- according to The Associated Press, the Redmond crew will be taking "much harsher steps to curtail piracy" than in years past. First, the company will "deny access" to some of the "most anticipated features," including Windows Aero, the new GUI. Then, Vista will start issuing ransom demands (we're not kidding about this part), demanding that a legitimate copy be bought within 30 days, or else. What would such consequences entail? How about limiting Web access to an hour at a time? Further, what about not being able to open documents from the desktop or "run other programs such as Outlook e-mail software" ? However, the article goes on to say: "Microsoft said it won't stop a computer running pirated Vista software from working completely, and it will continue to deliver critical security updates." So for those of you keeping score, Microsoft wants to make using your computer as miserable as possible, while keeping it as "safe" as possible, ok? Now, if we were betting types, we'd guess that the odds are pretty favorable that this anti-piracy measure will be defeated just as fast as PlaysForSure was.

Source: Engadget

**Thaco** · 10-04-2006, 04:36 PM

When will they learn?

**Crymson** · 10-04-2006, 04:44 PM

What, when will they expect peopel to pay for softare they use? Silly bastards no one should be paid for their work.

**nonsane** · 10-05-2006, 08:04 AM

they should be paid for their work but i think 300-400 is rediculous

**Thaco** · 10-05-2006, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by Crymson
What, when will they expect peopel to pay for softare they use? Silly bastards no one should be paid for their work.

no, When will they learn the only way to get peopel to pay is to lock them out completely if they don't have valud registration

Originally posted by nonsane
they should be paid for their work but i think 300-400 is rediculous

Exactly, if the software was ~$100 they'd sell 4 times the copies so it'd be worth it... i know if the OS was cheaper i'd buy a copy for each of my 5 computers at home.

**rage2** · 10-05-2006, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by Xaroxantu Zero
[B]Most likely to have a workaround in a day, thanks to hackers:

Vista's file protection code will auto put the system in reduced mode if it detects files have been modified and not corrected within a short period of time as well, making it a lot harder to modify. This will also end all 3rd party patches... for those that need them before the official patches come out weekly.

**nonsane** · 10-05-2006, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by rage2

Vista's file protection code will auto put the system in reduced mode if it detects files have been modified and not corrected within a short period of time as well, making it a lot harder to modify. This will also end all 3rd party patches... for those that need them before the official patches come out weekly.

I can see this backfiring on MS's own patches. Or a 3rd party fix for an annoyance or bug in the software. Also if you are devloping some of your own software.

This could make spyware even worse as it has a tendancy to pretend to be important files.

**FivE.SeveN** · 10-05-2006, 08:49 AM

Switch to linux.

**rage2** · 10-05-2006, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by nonsane
I can see this backfiring on MS's own patches. Or a 3rd party fix for an annoyance or bug in the software. Also if you are devloping some of your own software.

This could make spyware even worse as it has a tendancy to pretend to be important files.

It's basically enhanced Windows File Protection... and if you choose NOT to fix corrupted files then it goes into reduced mode. Doesn't affect your own software. Doesn't affect your drivers and actually HELPS against spyware by forcing repair.

There's no reason not to repair a file under WFP... unless of course you're hacking it haha.

Originally posted by FivE.SeveN
Switch to linux.

So I could cripple my system some more?

**Tik-Tok** · 10-05-2006, 08:59 AM

I love this sh!t... the more Microsoft has to throw at hackers, the more unlikely hackers will turn their heads in Mac's direction.

**FivE.SeveN** · 10-05-2006, 08:59 AM

So I could cripple my system some more?

Heheh, ok well that's debatable, depending on what you use your pc for. Games are lacking, and its missing some big names like Photoshop, but definitely 'getting there'. How can you not like a DRM-free OS?

No corp will ever tell me how to use the computer I bought!

**rage2** · 10-05-2006, 09:04 AM

Originally posted by FivE.SeveN
Heheh, ok well that's debatable, depending on what you use your pc for. Games are lacking, and its missing some big names like Photoshop, but definitely 'getting there'. How can you not like a DRM-free OS?

Let me know when it catches up and "gets there"

.

Originally posted by FivE.SeveN
No corp will ever tell me how to use the computer I bought!

How does MS tell you how to use the computer you bought if you had Vista? Because they have copy protection to combat piracy? If you're a legitimate owner, all this stuff doesn't affect you.

**GQBalla** · 10-05-2006, 09:13 AM

staying with xp

**Thaco** · 10-05-2006, 09:29 AM

so basically, you just paid $1000 for your computer, and $400 for an OS, but you can only do what they say you can with your $1400... Damn communists

**Xaroxantu Zero** · 10-05-2006, 09:33 AM

The only time WFP would be activated for Windows XP is when I install the Vista Customization Pack. If Windows Vista causes the OS to go into Reduced mode if any customization pack is installed, then that would suck. I even wonder if WindowBlinds or StylesXP (or StylesVista, if they plan to change the name) can be used if Vista is going to be so anal.

**pinoyhero** · 10-05-2006, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by Thaco

no, When will they learn the only way to get peopel to pay is to lock them out completely if they don't have valud registration

Exactly, if the software was ~$100 they'd sell 4 times the copies so it'd be worth it... i know if the OS was cheaper i'd buy a copy for each of my 5 computers at home.

OMG! You have 5 home computers:

1. Gaming
2. Work
3. Email
4. pr0n
5. pr0n

**Thaco** · 10-05-2006, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by pinoyhero

OMG! You have 5 home computers:

1. Gaming
2. Work
3. Email
4. pr0n
5. pr0n

1. Everyday normal stuff for me
2. Everyday normal stuff for my kid
3. PVR computer to record my tv shows (BeyondTV)
4. PVR computer in the bedroom to stream tv and recorded shows to the bedroom. (BeyondTv Link)
5. Laptop for using as my GPS in the car.

(and i have 3 computers i use at work too, but 2 of them are for proprietary programs and can only be used for one purpose.)

**/////AMG** · 10-05-2006, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by GQBalla
staying with xp

X2

**wheelz** · 10-05-2006, 10:35 AM

Will this effect me and my windows 98

**403Gemini** · 10-05-2006, 11:20 AM

its only an amount of time before a hacker figures out how to exploit these "random occurances" on a pc and create a virus to make it impact every pc

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