Just a thought: What if the 7955 timebomb is actually another "locked feature"?

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by FaiKee, Jun 4, 2011.

  1. FaiKee

    FaiKee Misinformation spreader

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  2. methodbeat

    methodbeat MDL Member

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    you tried it with internet pulled off?
     
  3. FaiKee

    FaiKee Misinformation spreader

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    Yes I did, I have thought about it too, maybe the timebom is triggered by the web-clock, but then it would lead to people avoiding to go on-line and have the 7955 working forever, or people may be able to find out the appropriate files to check the web-clock(in win7 and office people are able to delete such files that connect to MS WGA). I don't believe MS would leave this hole in win 8.
     
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  5. Mrx47

    Mrx47 MDL Addicted

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    You forgot something...
    You have to set it to 2012 before installing it, then the timebomb is disabled.
    But if you set it to 2012 after install, you have a poblem. :D

    The end solution is:
    If there won't be another leak until 02.07.2011, you have to reinstall it on 03.07.2011.
    Then the timebomb is disabled.
     
  6. Thomas1124

    Thomas1124 MDL Junior Member

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    You are talking nonsense, I installed that copy with the normal date today...also the timebomb won't be gone if you install it with a date after the timebomb expiration, just wait two hours and you will see what's happening.
     
  7. TFN

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    #7 TFN, Jun 4, 2011
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    Yes it reboots every two hours
     
  8. kldpdas

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    It not only reboots every two hours,but also also shows frequent non genuine pop ups, 'Windows has expired','Install the latest version' and ...........
     
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  9. FaiKee

    FaiKee Misinformation spreader

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    Who cares about 2012? Beta is sept. 2011, oct. 2011 tops. :p
     
  10. methodbeat

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    THIS :-
    try this....
     
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