Windows 8 OEM Activation

http://www.myce.com/news/exclusive-windows-8-contains-new-product-activation-method-62879/

MS has finally done it. They have managed to force a unique key for every bios; truly tied to the motherboard now. Yet another reason that some are going to site for not trying out Windows 8.

 

I hope it doesn't get hacked but I don't hold out much hope!

 

who would want to pirate this garbage anyway?

 

What is the point, it will be circumvented on day 1 100%.

Not that I care, wont go near 8 with a bargepole.

 

Pirates ???

 

Nah, they'd just pirate Windows 7 instead.

 

or just pieces of 8




sorry, couldn't resist...

 

I don't know what all the fuss is about tbh, Windows 8 is just Windows 7 with that Metro thing isn't it

 

not like it will matter if will be circumvented like all there of os

 

Im not even sure it concern the OEM activation of OS sold alone... only on PC / laptop sold with it.. and the way it is automatically activate on the factory before you buy it ( as for all Smartphone OS ( for the example ), dont mean you cant activate it the way you do todays..

Simply cause shop will not auto activate the OEM version when they sell them to you.

For auto activate pc/ laptop, the problem will be the same then of when you ask a new key.. ( the question is to know how many change is possible ).

 

Windows 8 has already been activated / cracked

Does noone ever learn, they will find a way

 

You made my day with that.

 

Didn't they say the same about vista and windows 7...

 

ive been hands on with it for a long time now and ill just say this. if u like how a smartphone's OS works you will love windows 8.

 

pieces of 8.

Yeah he was mum on that.

 

so i cant use a license i paid in my laptop in my desktop?

Okay, then i'll pirate it (well, i won't, probably student key , and probably i'll stick with win7 anyways)

 

This change only affects OEM PCs like HP, Dell, and etc. I don't see how this will affect system builders...

deltatux

 

It won't. It's only for OEMs. Local "mom and pop" computer shops and "enthusiasts" won't be effected at all.

The OP is just spreading more inaccurate/misleading information and others aren't taking the time to actually read the article he linked to get accurate information.

 

The clue is in your title, "OEM". This is actually quite helpful for OEM manufacturers and businesses who buy from them.

This doesn't affect you.

:mad2:

 

The lot of you are so stuck in the here and now. Look ahead and see what is coming down the pike. They have now sucessfully managed it for OEM partners. May not be now, may not be next year but what do you think is next...