VAMT from Microsoft Vista News Discuss VAMT from Microsoft in the Windows Vista forums; Introduction Problem Research by IDC (sponsored by Microsoft) shows that acquiring and using counterfeit software can pose real risks. The research examined websites that offer counterfeit software as well as ...

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Introduction
Problem

Research by IDC (sponsored by Microsoft) shows that acquiring and using counterfeit software can pose real risks. The research examined websites that offer counterfeit software as well as hacks, cracks and ‘keygen’ tools available on websites and P2P networks that enable the illegal use of software. The research found there is a significant amount of malicious or unwanted code present in key generators and crack tools, and on websites that offer counterfeit software. Specifically, malicious or unwanted software was found in:
• 25% of the Web sites (25 of 98 sites) offering counterfeit product keys, pirated software, key generators or crack tools
• 11% of key generators and crack tools (13 out of 116) downloaded from websites
• 59% of key generators and crack tools (55 of 94) downloaded from P2P networks

Volume Activation 2.0 Solution
Volume Activation 2.0 is a new requirement in the Windows Vista™ and Windows Server® Code Name "Longhorn", which requires activation of each Windows Vista license acquired under a Volume License agreement. When designing and building the new volume activation technologies, Microsoft focused on the following goals:

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