Re: MS Validation Tool
- From: "AmerGovtCriminalsExposer" <AmerGovtCriminalsExposer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 12:09:37 -0700
Idiot,
Shove Windows XP in your anus and get linux.
"Anonymous" <BigappleRemailer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:GKLI0B5S38840.1053703704@xxxxxxxxxxxx
I got a notice of an XP update today. When I click on the update to
install it, I get the notice below.
Does this mean if I do not allow them access to my machine, I cannot
receive any further updates?
Just how invasive is this new "tool" of theirs?
Does it mean if I install it I cannot reinstall XP again on my machine
without their permission?
Does it give them the power to keep me from installing other software
on my machine?
Right now I have the update icon sitting in my system tray. I don't
know whether to accept the damn terms or not.
What the hell gives with that Hitler from Redmond?
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MICROSOFT PRE-RELEASE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT WINDOWS GENUINE
ADVANTAGE VALIDATION TOOL These license terms are an agreement between
Microsoft Corporation (or based on where you live, one of its
affiliates) and you. Please read them. They apply to the pre-release
software named above, which includes the media on which you received
it, if any. The terms also apply to any Microsoft
· updates,
· supplements,
· Internet-based services, and
· support services for this software, unless other terms accompany
those items. If so, those terms apply. This software is a pre-release
version of the software intended to update the technological measures
in Windows XP which are designed to prevent unlicensed use of Windows
XP. By using the software, you accept these terms. If you do not
accept them, do not use the software. As described below, using some
features also operates as your consent to the transmission of certain
standard computer information for Internet-based services. If you
comply with these license terms, you have the rights below. 1.
OVERVIEW.
· When you install the software on your premises, it will check to make
sure you have a genuine and validly licensed copy of Microsoft
Windows XP ("Windows XP") installed. If you have a genuine copy of
Windows XP, you receive special benefits, which are listed on the
following link: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39157.
· If the software detects you are not running a genuine copy of Windows
XP, the operation of your computer will not be affected in any way.
However, you will receive a notification and periodic reminders to
install a genuine licensed copy of Windows XP. Automatic Updates will
be limited to receiving only critical security updates.
· You will not be able to uninstall the software but you can suppress
the reminders through the software icon in the system tray.
· PRIVACY NOTICE: The validation process of the software does not
identify you and is used only for the purpose of reporting to you
whether or not you have a genuine copy of Windows XP. The software
does not collect or send any personal information to Microsoft about
you. The sole purpose of the software is to inform you whether or not
you have installed a genuine copy of Windows XP. However, Microsoft
may collect and publish aggregated data about the use of the
software. 2. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS.
· You may install and test any number of copies of the software on your
premises.
· You may not test the software in a live operating environment unless
Microsoft permits you to do so under another agreement. 3.
INTERNET-BASED SERVICES. Microsoft provides Internet-based services
with the software. It may change or cancel them at any time. a.
Consent for Internet-Based Services. The software feature described
below connects to Microsoft or service provider computer systems over
the Internet. In some cases, you will not receive a separate notice
when they connect. You may switch off this feature or not use it. For
more information about this feature, see
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=56310. By using this feature,
you consent to the transmission of this information. Microsoft does
not use the information to identify or contact you. i. Computer
Information. The software uses Internet protocols, which sends to
Microsoft computer information, such as your Windows XP product key,
PC manufacturer, operating system version, Windows XP product ID, PC
BIOS information, user locale setting, and language version of
Windows XP. ii. Use of Information. We may use the computer
information to improve our software and services. We may also share
it with others, such as hardware and software vendors. They may use
the information to improve how their products run with Microsoft
software. 4. PRE-RELEASE SOFTWARE. This software is a pre-release
version. It may not work the way a final version of the software
will. We may change it for the final, commercial version. We also may
not release a commercial version. 5. FEEDBACK. If you give feedback
about the software to Microsoft, you give to Microsoft, without
charge, the right to use, share and commercialize your feedback in
any way and for any purpose. You also give to third parties, without
charge, any patent rights needed for their products, technologies and
services to use or interface with any specific parts of a Microsoft
software or service that includes the feedback. You will not give
feedback that is subject to a license that requires Microsoft to
license its software or documentation to third parties because we
include your feedback in them. These rights survive this agreement.
6. Scope of License. The software is licensed, not sold. This
agreement only gives you some rights to use the software. Microsoft
reserves all other rights. Unless applicable law gives you more
rights despite this limitation, you may use the software only as
expressly permitted in this agreement. In doing so, you must comply
with any technical limitations in the software that only allow you to
use it in certain ways. You may not
· disclose the results of any benchmark tests of the software to any
third party without Microsoft's prior written approval;
· work around any technical limitations in the software;
· reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the software, except and
only to the extent that applicable law expressly permits, despite
this limitation;
· make more copies of the software than specified in this agreement or
allowed by applicable law, despite this limitation;
· publish the software for others to copy;
· rent, lease or lend the software;
· transfer the software or this agreement to any third party; or
· use the software for commercial software hosting services. 7. Export
Restrictions. The software is subject to United States export laws
and regulations. You must comply with all domestic and international
export laws and regulations that apply to the software. These laws
include restrictions on destinations, end users and end use. For
additional information, see www.microsoft.com/exporting. 8. SUPPORT
SERVICES. Because this software is "as is," we may not provide
support services for it. 9. Entire Agreement. This agreement, and the
terms for supplements, updates, Internet-based services and support
services that you use, are the entire agreement for the software and
support services. 10. Applicable Law. a. United States. If you
acquired the software in the United States, Washington state law
governs the interpretation of this agreement and applies to claims
for breach of it, regardless of conflict of laws principles. The laws
of the state where you live govern all other claims, including claims
under state consumer protection laws, unfair competition laws, and in
tort. b. Outside the United States. If you acquired the software in
any other country, the laws of that country apply. 11. Legal Effect.
This agreement describes certain legal rights. You may have other
rights under the laws of your country. You may also have rights with
respect to the party from whom you acquired the software. This
agreement does not change your rights under the laws of your country
if the laws of your country do not permit it to do so. 12. Disclaimer
of Warranty. The software is licensed "as-is." You bear the risk of
using it. Microsoft gives no express warranties, guarantees or
conditions. You may have additional consumer rights under your local
laws which this agreement cannot change. To the extent permitted
under your local laws, Microsoft excludes the implied warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and
non-infringement. 13. Limitation on and Exclusion of Remedies and
Damages. You can recover from Microsoft and its suppliers only direct
damages up to U.S. $5.00. You cannot recover any other damages,
including consequential, lost profits, special, indirect or
incidental damages. This limitation applies to
· anything related to the software, services, content (including code)
on third party Internet sites, or third party programs; and
· claims for breach of contract, breach of warranty, guarantee or
condition, strict liability, negligence, or other tort to the extent
permitted by applicable law. It also applies even if Microsoft knew
or should have known about the possibility of the damages. The above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you because your country may
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or
other damages.
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