Secrets of Windows Product Activation

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Lots of interesting technical info from one of the Microsoft programmers who created it.

I know people can feel strongly about WPA and it's controversial, so please keep the comments clean.

Personally, I'm not a fan as it's a form of DRM, but it's just something that I live with as I want to have a mainstream computer with mainstream support and not have to worry about whether a device or software works on it or not. Oh and play the latest games.

 

[Solaris17]

You should watch his other stuff, super humble guy and he has some pretty interesting knowledge.

 

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You should watch his other stuff, super humble guy and he has some pretty interesting knowledge.

Yes, I've only just discovered his channel. It's very good, so I've subbed it and will watch the other stuff, too.

 

[Bill_Bright]

The sad part is, only those willing to do it right, only buy legitimate keys, and who don't try to skirt around the EULAs they agreed to abide by are going to appreciate that video.

Those in this thread, for example. who excuse their own behavior as long as they can get away with it, are going to make more excuses to rationalize their behavior, and dismiss that video as nonsense.