Why is activation necessary -- it is invasive!!!

I am building a system. I am now on my third activation.

Microsoft is invasive -- period. Activation is required for instances
having nothing to do with the Vista operating system or my use under license
agreement.

I added a hard disk drive and formatted it -- this was another drive and on
a second SATA controller (in addition to my drive holding my system files
[Windows Vista] located on a primary SATA controller). I later removed the
formattted drive from my computer. This triggered a second activation and
one that permitted only a 3-day grace period. A re-activation which could
only be done by phone (to India). This reguirement for activation had
nothing to do with VISTA or Microsoft's license. This is MY hardware.
Microsoft is trespassing on my property.

I added hard drives (a 4-drive system) and built two RAID arrays, "1" & "0"
(two drives each). These RAID arrays share the same primary SATA controller.
The RAID "1" array includes the system volume and files (Windows Vista). A
third activation was now required by Microsoft. Although this instance of
re-activation could be accomplished online, why does adding the security of
mirrored drives necessitate re-activation? How is Vista compromised or
Microsoft threatened?

Activation is a sham!!!

I question wheather there are darker purposes here. For example, is
Activation being used to condition the sheep? Is this just another stepping
stone for Microsoft to get all "uses" on single pay? When will we own
absolutely nothing? When will we be paying every time for every use of
software, every time for every single play of a song, a sound clip, or a
video segment? When will the price of a CD or DVD vary according to how many
uses/plays are permitted?

For your own sake, protest Activation.

You probably wasted more time with your rant than it took to reactivate.

"Taking_back_my_computer"
<Taking_back_my_computer@discussions.microsoft.com > wrote in message
news:CB6CA568-78A6-4BE9-AA19-A4D387B22A57@microsoft.com...
>I am building a system. I am now on my third activation.
>
> Microsoft is invasive -- period. Activation is required for instances
> having nothing to do with the Vista operating system or my use under
> license
> agreement.
>
> I added a hard disk drive and formatted it -- this was another drive and
> on
> a second SATA controller (in addition to my drive holding my system files
> [Windows Vista] located on a primary SATA controller). I later removed
> the
> formattted drive from my computer. This triggered a second activation and
> one that permitted only a 3-day grace period. A re-activation which could
> only be done by phone (to India). This reguirement for activation had
> nothing to do with VISTA or Microsoft's license. This is MY hardware.
> Microsoft is trespassing on my property.
>
> I added hard drives (a 4-drive system) and built two RAID arrays, "1" &
> "0"
> (two drives each). These RAID arrays share the same primary SATA
> controller.
> The RAID "1" array includes the system volume and files (Windows Vista).
> A
> third activation was now required by Microsoft. Although this instance of
> re-activation could be accomplished online, why does adding the security
> of
> mirrored drives necessitate re-activation? How is Vista compromised or
> Microsoft threatened?
>
> Activation is a sham!!!
>
> I question wheather there are darker purposes here. For example, is
> Activation being used to condition the sheep? Is this just another
> stepping
> stone for Microsoft to get all "uses" on single pay? When will we own
> absolutely nothing? When will we be paying every time for every use of
> software, every time for every single play of a song, a sound clip, or a
> video segment? When will the price of a CD or DVD vary according to how
> many
> uses/plays are permitted?
>
> For your own sake, protest Activation.

Taking_back_my_computer wrote:
> Activation is a sham!!!

Correct. It only inconveniences paying customers and does nothing to
stop piracy.

> I question wheather there are darker purposes here.

There are.

> For example, is
> Activation being used to condition the sheep?

Bingo! This newsgroup is full of them who think that bending over for MS
to take a look see is "normal". And, if you contradict them, they will
insult you and make up lies about you.

> Is this just another stepping
> stone for Microsoft to get all "uses" on single pay? When will we own
> absolutely nothing? When will we be paying every time for every use of
> software, every time for every single play of a song, a sound clip, or a
> video segment? When will the price of a CD or DVD vary according to how many
> uses/plays are permitted?
>
> For your own sake, protest Activation.

I am. I use Ubuntu. You should too. No activation. No WGA. No DRM. No
need for an anti virus program or anti malware programs. Ubuntu comes
with a built-in firewall so if you add a router hard firewall, that's
all you need to do to not worry about the blue meanies. You can install
your copy on as many machines as you like and can copy it and give the
copies to your friends and family.

Not only that, Ubuntu and the over 25,0000 programs that come with it
are FREE! You can download it or order the CD and they will pay the
postage to send you your CD, also for FREE.

Check it out at:

http://www.ubuntu.com/

Alias

"John Barnes" <jbarnes@email.net> wrote in message
news:Of0LrXXwHHA.4516@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> You probably wasted more time with your rant than it took to reactivate.

<VBG>

>
> "Taking_back_my_computer"
> <Taking_back_my_computer@discussions.microsoft.com > wrote in message
> news:CB6CA568-78A6-4BE9-AA19-A4D387B22A57@microsoft.com...
>>I am building a system. I am now on my third activation.
>>
>> Microsoft is invasive -- period. Activation is required for instances
>> having nothing to do with the Vista operating system or my use under
>> license
>> agreement.
>>
>> I added a hard disk drive and formatted it -- this was another drive and
>> on
>> a second SATA controller (in addition to my drive holding my system files
>> [Windows Vista] located on a primary SATA controller). I later removed
>> the
>> formattted drive from my computer. This triggered a second activation
>> and
>> one that permitted only a 3-day grace period. A re-activation which
>> could
>> only be done by phone (to India). This reguirement for activation had
>> nothing to do with VISTA or Microsoft's license. This is MY hardware.
>> Microsoft is trespassing on my property.
>>
>> I added hard drives (a 4-drive system) and built two RAID arrays, "1" &
>> "0"
>> (two drives each). These RAID arrays share the same primary SATA
>> controller.
>> The RAID "1" array includes the system volume and files (Windows Vista).
>> A
>> third activation was now required by Microsoft. Although this instance
>> of
>> re-activation could be accomplished online, why does adding the security
>> of
>> mirrored drives necessitate re-activation? How is Vista compromised or
>> Microsoft threatened?
>>
>> Activation is a sham!!!
>>
>> I question wheather there are darker purposes here. For example, is
>> Activation being used to condition the sheep? Is this just another
>> stepping
>> stone for Microsoft to get all "uses" on single pay? When will we own
>> absolutely nothing? When will we be paying every time for every use of
>> software, every time for every single play of a song, a sound clip, or a
>> video segment? When will the price of a CD or DVD vary according to how
>> many
>> uses/plays are permitted?
>>
>> For your own sake, protest Activation.
>

John Barnes wrote:
> You probably wasted more time with your rant than it took to reactivate.

Gosh, that was helpful. Why is it that you see nothing wrong with
inconveniencing paying customers with a program that does nothing to
stop piracy? Have you been brainwashed by MS to believe that to be
normal or what?

Alias
>
> "Taking_back_my_computer"
> <Taking_back_my_computer@discussions.microsoft.com > wrote in message
> news:CB6CA568-78A6-4BE9-AA19-A4D387B22A57@microsoft.com...
>> I am building a system. I am now on my third activation.
>>
>> Microsoft is invasive -- period. Activation is required for instances
>> having nothing to do with the Vista operating system or my use under
>> license
>> agreement.
>>
>> I added a hard disk drive and formatted it -- this was another drive
>> and on
>> a second SATA controller (in addition to my drive holding my system files
>> [Windows Vista] located on a primary SATA controller). I later
>> removed the
>> formattted drive from my computer. This triggered a second activation
>> and
>> one that permitted only a 3-day grace period. A re-activation which
>> could
>> only be done by phone (to India). This reguirement for activation had
>> nothing to do with VISTA or Microsoft's license. This is MY hardware.
>> Microsoft is trespassing on my property.
>>
>> I added hard drives (a 4-drive system) and built two RAID arrays, "1"
>> & "0"
>> (two drives each). These RAID arrays share the same primary SATA
>> controller.
>> The RAID "1" array includes the system volume and files (Windows
>> Vista). A
>> third activation was now required by Microsoft. Although this
>> instance of
>> re-activation could be accomplished online, why does adding the
>> security of
>> mirrored drives necessitate re-activation? How is Vista compromised or
>> Microsoft threatened?
>>
>> Activation is a sham!!!
>>
>> I question wheather there are darker purposes here. For example, is
>> Activation being used to condition the sheep? Is this just another
>> stepping
>> stone for Microsoft to get all "uses" on single pay? When will we own
>> absolutely nothing? When will we be paying every time for every use of
>> software, every time for every single play of a song, a sound clip, or a
>> video segment? When will the price of a CD or DVD vary according to
>> how many
>> uses/plays are permitted?
>>
>> For your own sake, protest Activation.
>

You can thank all of the thieves, neer do wells, and people who think it's
ok to disregard the license agreement and make copies of programs for their
friends and family. Then there are those who think it's OK to install the
program on more than one computer. Microsoft is protecting their property
in the best way they know how and until a better system to do it comes along
activation is going to be a way of life. As for your circumstance, Windows
perceives that it is being installed on a different machine due to hardware
changes and needs to verify that it is not being abused. I've never found
activation to be a problem and it's always done quickly and painlessly. If
it is a real problem for you there are alternative operating systems you can
use.



"Taking_back_my_computer"
<Taking_back_my_computer@discussions.microsoft.com > wrote in message
news:CB6CA568-78A6-4BE9-AA19-A4D387B22A57@microsoft.com...
>I am building a system. I am now on my third activation.
>

I have notice you posting. I have notice that you post just a little too
much. I think you have some issues in life.

It's just an obsewrvation.

"Alias" <aka@maskedandanonymous.info> wrote in message
news:u48EheXwHHA.4300@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> John Barnes wrote:
>> You probably wasted more time with your rant than it took to reactivate.
>
> Gosh, that was helpful. Why is it that you see nothing wrong with
> inconveniencing paying customers with a program that does nothing to stop
> piracy? Have you been brainwashed by MS to believe that to be normal or
> what?
>

What's wrong with you?

Mr. Arnold wrote:
> I have notice you posting.

I'm flattered.

> I have notice that you post just a little too
> much.

Probably. Everybody needs a hobby.

> I think you have some issues in life.

Who doesn't?

> It's just an obsewrvation.

Noted.

Alias

I'm not fond of activation, either, but you do have to realize that there
are indeed alternative operating systems available if it bothers you so
severely.

If Microsoft does indeed ever get into the per-use thing, I guess Vista will
be my last operating system from Microsoft. It may be good enough to
stick with for a long, long time, anyway. I don't even see compelling
reasons to upgrade to Vista over XP, to be honest, other than the fact that
Microsoft and its partners seem intent on forcing it to be the standard that
you'll need for new applications to work properly.

Jason


"Taking_back_my_computer"
<Taking_back_my_computer@discussions.microsoft.com > wrote in message
news:CB6CA568-78A6-4BE9-AA19-A4D387B22A57@microsoft.com...
>I am building a system. I am now on my third activation.
>
> Microsoft is invasive -- period. Activation is required for instances
> having nothing to do with the Vista operating system or my use under
> license
> agreement.
>
> I added a hard disk drive and formatted it -- this was another drive and
> on
> a second SATA controller (in addition to my drive holding my system files
> [Windows Vista] located on a primary SATA controller). I later removed
> the
> formattted drive from my computer. This triggered a second activation and
> one that permitted only a 3-day grace period. A re-activation which could
> only be done by phone (to India). This reguirement for activation had
> nothing to do with VISTA or Microsoft's license. This is MY hardware.
> Microsoft is trespassing on my property.
>
> I added hard drives (a 4-drive system) and built two RAID arrays, "1" &
> "0"
> (two drives each). These RAID arrays share the same primary SATA
> controller.
> The RAID "1" array includes the system volume and files (Windows Vista).
> A
> third activation was now required by Microsoft. Although this instance of
> re-activation could be accomplished online, why does adding the security
> of
> mirrored drives necessitate re-activation? How is Vista compromised or
> Microsoft threatened?
>
> Activation is a sham!!!
>
> I question wheather there are darker purposes here. For example, is
> Activation being used to condition the sheep? Is this just another
> stepping
> stone for Microsoft to get all "uses" on single pay? When will we own
> absolutely nothing? When will we be paying every time for every use of
> software, every time for every single play of a song, a sound clip, or a
> video segment? When will the price of a CD or DVD vary according to how
> many
> uses/plays are permitted?
>
> For your own sake, protest Activation.