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Slashdot: Updating device drivers may require Vista to be deactivated - the_poochies - 10-23-2007
I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but this sounds like this problem would really, really suck. Dealing with drivers is already PITA in XP.
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/10/23/1255235
KrispySausage writes "After weeks of grueling troubleshooting, I've finally had it confirmed by Microsoft Australia and USA — something as small as swapping the video card or updating a device driver can trigger a total Vista deactivation. Put simply, your copy of Windows will stop working with very little notice (three days) and your PC will go into "reduced functionality" mode, where you can't do anything but use the web browser for half an hour."
Re: Slashdot: Updating device drivers may require Vista to be deactivated - Lux Interior - 10-23-2007
Dammit! If you need to update a driver, then MicroSoft will TELL you when to do it!
What? You thought it war YOUR computer?
Bwahahahahahaahahahahahahaahah!
Re: Slashdot: Updating device drivers may require Vista to be deactivated - tortoise - 10-23-2007
Hey rejoice and look at the bright side of things on the darkside!! As a dual platform consultant I have been observing this for many years and the net effect of the draconian Microsoft activation schemes is to alienate their users and drive them straight to the alternatives, namely Macintosh and Linux. Given the geeky nature of Linux Macintosh is the clear winner in the battle for switchers and the current run up in the stock is testimony to the ongoing success and growing market share.
Oh and the video card swap is nothing new, I have experienced the same thing in Windows XP. Windows Genuine advantage is a RPITA that does nothing but waste the valuable time of honest consumers. It is easily bypassed by anyone that knows how to use Google search to look for answers.
Re: Slashdot: Updating device drivers may require Vista to be deactivated - jdc - 10-23-2007
"Your mouse moved, click here to re-register Windows Zenith. Make sure you have your birth certificate and blood sample ready. Or click cancel to go into RTFM"
Re: Slashdot: Updating device drivers may require Vista to be deactivated - Donkey Hotay - 10-23-2007
Bring your own soap, and be prepared to drop it on command.