by Sean Gallagher

Goodbye, Vista Kill Switch

analysis
Dec 4, 20071 min

So, apparently there's at least one major improvement in Windows Vista SP1 most people can get behind. Microsoft is eliminating the anti-piracy feature which disables Vista's functionality if it fails the Windows Genuine Advantage test, replacing it with a kinder, gentler, "get Genuine" message. Microsoft VP Michael Sievert said the in the new approach in SP1, "Users whose systems are identified as counterfeit w

So, apparently there’s at least one major improvement in Windows Vista SP1 most people can get behind. Microsoft is eliminating the anti-piracy feature which disables Vista’s functionality if it fails the Windows Genuine Advantage test, replacing it with a kinder, gentler, “get Genuine” message.

Microsoft VP Michael Sievert said the in the new approach in SP1, “Users whose systems are identified as counterfeit will be presented with clear and recurring notices about the status of their system and how to get genuine. They won’t lose access to functionality or features, but it will be very clear to them that their copy of Window Vista is not genuine and they need to take action.”