Microsoft rebrands WGA anti-piracy feature for Windows 7

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Microsoft has tweaked and renamed its anti-piracy technology in Windows 7. Formerly known as Windows Genuine Advantage, the technology is now called Windows Activation Technologies.Microsoft has introduced changes to its anti-piracy features for its operating system in Windows 7, starting with a new name.

Formerly known as Windows Genuine Advantage, the anti-piracy technology has been rebranded Windows Activation Technologies in Windows 7. But in addition to the name change, the company has tweaked the technology to improve the user experience.