Section: Software + Apps , Microsoft Office , Operating Systems , Windows , Originals Turns out surreptitious Microsoft updates are no longer a PC-only problem. Microsoft’s Genuine Advantage program is designed to check that copies of Windows as well as Windows-based software (mainly Office) are properly licensed. The stated goal of this program is to “… giv[e] you full capabilities, access to all the latest updates, and confidence that you are getting the experience you expect.“ (Source: MS Genuine Advantage Program Information ). Until now, the nagging, pop-up reminders, and reduced functionality that accompany pirated Windows software have been exclusive to the PC realm. Unfortunately, with Office 2008, this appears to have changed. Here is the scenario: An upgrade from an old PowerBook G4 to a new MacBook Pro and iMac setup (more power on the desktop, plus the convenience of a portable when on the road). According to the EULA for Office for Mac 2008, the program may be installed on up to two computers at a time: one desktop and one portable. In the process of migrating files, it is always prudent to check that important files made the transition intact. Unfortunately, this involved a three-way comparison—on the PowerBook, MacBook Pro and iMac—and here the trouble started
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Microsoft using Office’s AutoUpdate feature to check licensing
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