Re: Disabling Windows XP activation
On Mon, 17 Jul 2006 17:16:12 GMT, Krakker <krakker@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I built a computer a while back and bought an OEM Windows XP with the
components. I couldn't be bothered with Windows Activation, so I
downloaded a crack, which disables the Activation. I was wondering if
this is legal?
Almost certainly, although whoever sold you the OEM version of Windows
*may* have been acting illegally.
I have since built a second computer, and as I have a crack to disable
Windows Activation, I can run my copy of Windows XP on both machines.
I know this is against Microsofts rules, but would it be illegal for
me to do so?
No, but it is unlawful.
It *is* a copyright infringement.
Unless done in the course of a business, or to such an extent as to
cause significant harm to the copyright holder, that is a civil wrong,
but not a criminal offence.
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