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Windows 8 to Feature New OEM Activation Method

zigzag3143

Contributor, Sysnative Staff Emeritus

Aug 4, 2012

#1

Several NDA-tainted slides have been leaked that reveal a new activation process used by the OEM version of Windows 8. The new product activation standard is called OEM Activation 3.0 (AKA OA 3.0), and provides benefits over the previous version used in Windows 7, OA 2.1, such as allowing OEMs to digitally order and receive product keys directly from Microsoft.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Windows-8-OEM-OA-3.0-Piracy-Genuine-Microsoft,16636.html

AceInfinity

Emeritus, Contributor

Aug 4, 2012

#2

This could potentially introduce a number of new flaws when things get changed around as well. Seems like an interesting idea though.

JMH

Emeritus, Contributor

Aug 5, 2012

#3

Another source...

Microsoft Looking to Tighten Up Windows 8 Activation Requirements

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/microsoft_looking_tighten_windows_8_activation_requirements

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