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Microsoft denies they might disable unauthorized Windows installations using WGA
Rumors were floating in the market saying that the software giant Microsoft might disable the Windows installations which are not allowed to install their controversial antipiracy tool, Windows Genuine Advantage.
However, they added that Vista would bring a new authentication method designed to be more secure and probably user friendly.
The company faces a lot of criticism for their anti-piracy efforts, which end up irritating the genuine customers.
ZDNet had quoted a conversation between a Windows user and a Microsoft support staffer who had said that the company planned to enforce the installation of the WGA tool and could disable the windows installation if it is blocked.
A spokeswoman with Waggener Edstrom, Microsoft’s public relations firm said in a statement: “No, Microsoft antipiracy technologies cannot and will not turn off your computer. The game is changing for counterfeiters. In Windows Vista, we are making it notably harder and less appealing to use counterfeit software, and we will work to make that a consistent experience with older versions of Windows as well.”