Microsoft Software Protection Platform
Microsoft announced a new technology in Windows Vista to reduce the risk of piracy. Windows Vista and Windows Server “Longhorn” are the first two products to ship with this new technology called Software Protection Platform.
Just like Windows XP, users are required to activate their Windows Vista within 30 days of installation. If Windows is not activated within 30 days, the operating system will go into reduced functionality.
When Windows Vista is in Reduced Functionality mode, the default web browser will be started and the user will be able to purchase a new product key. Start Menu will be disabled, there will be no desktop icons and the desktop background will changed to black. After one hour, the system will log the user out without warning although it will not shut down the computer.
Windows Aero and Windows ReadyBoost feature will also be disabled under the Reduced Functionality mode.
For more information about SP platform, visit Microsoft announcement.
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