Seems Microsoft are now back tracking on what Microsoft group product manager Barry Goffe said earlier in an interview with Computer Times!
Microsoft has decided to make its Service Pack 2 patch available to users of all Windows XP versions - licensed and pirated. Contrary to the remarks it made to the ComputerTimes, Microsoft now claims that it will not permit users who have obtained Windows XP illegally to upgrade to its latest service release. Instead, the software giant will continue to enforce compliance with its licensing.
Windows XP SP2 Won't Install on Pirated Copies
Microsoft has decided to make its Service Pack 2 patch available to users of all Windows XP versions - licensed and pirated. Contrary to the remarks it made to the ComputerTimes, Microsoft now claims that it will not permit users who have obtained Windows XP illegally to upgrade to its latest service release. Instead, the software giant will continue to enforce compliance with its licensing.
Windows XP SP2 Won't Install on Pirated Copies
