OMEN
03-03-2009, 03:25 PM
Microsoft Corp. will turn Windows 7's background picture black and display persistent notices if users download but don't activate the new operating system.
Alex Kochis, director of Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage program, said last week that users who don't activate the beta software "will receive persistent notifications, including a message from the system tray every 60 minutes" to "Activate Windows Now."
Most of the reminders are similar to ones in Windows Vista. But others appear to be new, including a notice that pops up when the Control Panel is launched.
Kochis said the reminders "could change" in the final release. "The beta isn't necessarily the final experience," he added.
Compworld
Alex Kochis, director of Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage program, said last week that users who don't activate the beta software "will receive persistent notifications, including a message from the system tray every 60 minutes" to "Activate Windows Now."
Most of the reminders are similar to ones in Windows Vista. But others appear to be new, including a notice that pops up when the Control Panel is launched.
Kochis said the reminders "could change" in the final release. "The beta isn't necessarily the final experience," he added.
Compworld