Our bro's over at WinFuture.de are reporting Microsoft plans to introduce a new version of the windows genuine check. Activation of Windows XP is going to be required to get access to ALL downloads listed in Microsofts Download Center.
Here's a quick translation by Google.
This so-called Windows Genuine Advantage check is inserted at present with the distribution by safety-relevant files over Windows update. In this way Microsoft wants to guarantee that only the owners of duly licensed Windows versions can download the updates.
WinFuture.de or in German
This so-called Windows Genuine Advantage check is inserted at present with the distribution by safety-relevant files over Windows update. In this way Microsoft wants to guarantee that only the owners of duly licensed Windows versions can download the updates.
WinFuture.de or in German