on 10-5-2007, Robert Robinson supposed :
> It is my understanding that Microsoft modifies a motherboard's BIOS
> code as part of the activation process. I installed a factory
> recommended BIOS update and Windows Server 2007 now wants to be
> re-activated.
> Modifying BIOS code is a risky process. Any failure, as from a power
> outage, floppy read error or software glitch, can result in an
> inoperable BIOS. Correcting this problem requires either a new EEPROM
> IC or "factory" re-programming of the existing IC. In the interim,
> the computer is completely disabled.
> Microsoft's modification of BIOS code is an unwarranted, hazardous
> intrusion of customer owned hardware.
As far as I know this is only being done with OEM versions and not by
MS
but by the OEM. I could be wrong though.
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