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Microsoft has quietly taken another step toward an entirely online ecosystem, effectively ending phone-based activation for ...

Hackers have figured out how to sidestep Windows 7’s activation process, continuing a long-running battle with Microsoft, which has blocked such tactics in the past. According to an article published ...

Microsoft will turn Windows 7 ‘s background picture black and put up persistent notices on the screen if users don’t activate the new operating system, a company manager said Monday. Microsoft will ...