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Title: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: zx2slow on February 23, 2010, 07:16:00 PM: KB971033 comes out today. This is the phone home check for pirated copies of windows 7 patch that has gotten all the buzz.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971033 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971033)

This patch will check your system every 90 days to ensure your copy is genuine. If not you will have functions disabled and prompts to purchase a legit copy.
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: Dwg115 on February 23, 2010, 07:19:44 PM: Damn, here we go!
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: zx2slow on February 23, 2010, 07:27:26 PM: Its an optional install. It was released for the 32-bit versions today, the 64-bit patch isn't out yet.
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Post by: decepticon on February 24, 2010, 07:32:11 AM: Optional...as in if you don't install it you won't get any more updates until you do?
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Post by: Fr4g0u7 on February 24, 2010, 08:33:48 AM: I read this in the KB article.

"Note Installing this update does not affect the functionality of your operating system."

I LOL'd!
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: Fr4g0u7 on February 24, 2010, 08:41:16 AM: I found this tidbit of info from the Privacy Info link.
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/PrivacyInfo.aspx (http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/PrivacyInfo.aspx)

■For machines running Windows 7, data is collected after the Update to Windows Activation Technologies for Windows 7 has been installed. In addition, data is collected and sent to Microsoft every 90 days even if no activation exploit is detected. However, if the Update to Windows Activation Technologies for Windows 7 finds that essential Windows files have been tampered with, then data collected from that machine will be sent every 7 days until Windows becomes genuine.
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Post by: {ShadowWX} on February 24, 2010, 04:36:11 PM: well that's just effin gay!
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Post by: voX on February 24, 2010, 08:21:53 PM: there will be ways around it
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: zx2slow on February 24, 2010, 09:50:39 PM: Quote from: voX on February 24, 2010, 08:21:53 PM
there will be ways around it

Like not installing it?
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: sully! on February 25, 2010, 08:25:35 AM: It showed up in my Windows Update list of updates this morning, but thankfully, it's unchecked by default, so you shouldn't even have to worry about accidentally installing it. Regardless, I'm hiding the update so it's not offered to me again....until they force you to get in SP1, that is ;)
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Post by: -Sp()()ge- on February 25, 2010, 08:32:52 AM: Here is another way around it.....Legit Windows 7
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Post by: Agent4054 on February 25, 2010, 08:33:12 AM: Already installed it. Useless update for me...
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: sully! on February 25, 2010, 10:17:33 AM: Yeah, I have legit Windows 7, but you're quickly forgetting all the crap that the last "Activation Update" caused with WinXP. I'd really just rather not bother with it. Take a look at Agent's post in the Funny Images thread (http://www.fites.net/forums/index.php/topic,1650.msg55628.html#msg55628), it speaks volumes of truth, about any "legitimate" digital media.
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: zx2slow on February 25, 2010, 02:38:24 PM: It will be rolled into SP1, so anyone with a less than legit copy better get some alternate plans before then. I imagine putting an entry in hosts will be a temp workaround.
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Post by: OWN3R on February 25, 2010, 03:26:58 PM: Down with Teh Man!!
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Post by: wallzy on February 26, 2010, 10:30:42 AM: Is it really worth getting 7-pro vs. Home premium?
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: sully! on February 26, 2010, 08:40:29 PM: I don't think so. If I didn't receive a free copy of 7-Ultimate, I'd buy Home Premium.
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Post by: Agent4054 on February 27, 2010, 07:35:59 AM: Remote desktop? That's the main reason I bought Pro over Home.
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: wallzy on February 28, 2010, 07:11:13 PM: I have been looking at different versions of windows 7 home premium. there are so many different prices for this version. there is the upgrade version, OEM version, full retail version, etc. i want to get it but now i dont know which one to get. maybe it is the lack of sleep from the weekend.
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: Dwg115 on February 28, 2010, 08:45:01 PM: make sure it's the 64bit version
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: Hoss on February 28, 2010, 09:37:09 PM: Quote from: wallzy on February 28, 2010, 07:11:13 PM
I have been looking at different versions of windows 7 home premium. there are so many different prices for this version. there is the upgrade version, OEM version, full retail version, etc. i want to get it but now i don't know which one to get. maybe it is the lack of sleep from the weekend.

If you 'legally' own a previous copy of windows then you can buy the upgrade version. If you are going to do a clean install with that media, it may require a little finagling. OEM if you planning on building a new computer and selling it. Full retail if you already don't own Windows.
Having said that, it really just depends on how much you want to spend. If you buy OEM and put it on your computer no one will know or probably care.

http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7_skus_compare.asp (http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/win7_skus_compare.asp)
That will give you the run down of premium vs ultimate, etc
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: Dwg115 on March 04, 2010, 07:45:54 AM: Yea i guess im just gonna buy that damn OS
Title: Re: KB971033 is out today.
Post by: wallzy on March 04, 2010, 07:50:58 AM: i installed mine last night