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133478 2003-04-04 23:36:00 Hey!
I am just wondering what happens during activation of a program, well..specifically microsoft, as i've done a assignment on the registration, but thats different to activation, coz u gotta use the net and connect to a specific microsoft website...
do they track ur ip address? so they can catch u if ur using illegal programs?...do they tell u ur using a illegal program if u are...
and what actually locks the program that can only be unlocked if u sign online and activate it..
I had a look for some information thru search.com but didnt really seem 2 find much...

hope someone here can give a better explantion about it all...
csinclair83 (200)
133479 2003-04-04 23:51:00 For an official Microsoft explanation:

Windows XP Support Centre (support.microsoft.com)

Have a look at the links:
Description of Microsoft Product Activation
Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Product Activation

You might of already read all of this though.

Cheers
Jen
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