An anti-piracy scheme created by Microsoft which requires users to "activate" their copy of Windows or Office. Activation sends your product key and a unique hardware identifier to Microsoft, so they know that a given copy of Windows is installed on a given PC. If a user tries to install that same copy of Windows on another computer, they are blocked. Activation is usually done automatically over the internet, but can also be done by calling Microsoft and talking to a rep.
Product activation was designed to stop piracy. But the only thing it's succeeded in stopping is the installation of legitimate copies of Windows by users who rightfully own it. Activation often fails when someone upgrades the hardware in their computer (since the hardware identifier is different). People who pirate software can easily get around product activation by use of cracks and key generators.
Product activation was designed to stop piracy. But the only thing it's succeeded in stopping is the installation of legitimate copies of Windows by users who rightfully own it. Activation often fails when someone upgrades the hardware in their computer (since the hardware identifier is different). People who pirate software can easily get around product activation by use of cracks and key generators.
When I reinstalled Windows on my computer, it failed product activation, because I had replaced my processor and video card.
I downloaded a cracked copy of Windows off of Warez and it doesn't even try to activate itself!
I downloaded a cracked copy of Windows off of Warez and it doesn't even try to activate itself!
by computer_guy February 17, 2008
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A service organization started in the all-girls Catholic high school IHA in NJ. It has its roots in the mountains of Poland and the rolling hills of Hungary and is inspired by the zumba-loving cultural phenomenon Alexandra Haracz. Its mission is, "Project Aleks: helping us to raise cultural awarness and embracing ourselves one zumba class at a time." Project Aleks helps young women embrace their culture and their body, and it is both a local and national movement. Its activities include raising money for schools to support their P.E. program, donating to local gyms, and also donating to charities that support child health. It is involved in local E.S.L. programs and cultural clubs.
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