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microsoft/linux

10-11-2005 10:05 PM

Genuine Windows Validation

I just ran windows update today, and noticed that there is now a "Genuine Windows Validation" requirement. Is this the thing about checking for pirated versions of Windows before allowing updates?

spooon

10-11-2005 10:43 PM

Yes, although people found a simple way to bypass it within 24 hours

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