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RE: Activation After BIOS Update
Helpful warning. Thanks.
"Robert Robinson" wrote:
> 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.
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