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what's the point of microsoft 'windows genuine advantage' validation

why do I have to jump through hoops to download bugfixes and upgrades? Is it a scam to collect information about my computer?

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This is part of Microsoft's anti-piracy drive.

SLaks  2010-06-06 12:17:24
Why was this downvoted?
SLaks  2010-06-06 12:18:14
Dunno. I guess because someone considered even answering to a question of this kind as stupid. You get my +1. ;)
back2dos  2010-06-06 12:25:54

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