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[Not Drama] cracks the Windows XP activation encryption algorithm
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I still have fckgwrhqq2yxrkt8tg6w2b7q8 memorized.
As well as my windows 98 key, rdmyjqr9vt9pjhmt7thbk28gt
I might be neurodivergent
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One day that Windows 98 CD key will come useful and you'll have the last laugh.
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Apocalypse hits
Last resort hide in an ancient nuclear missle bunker. Door locked shut. Ghouls closing in. They get to the terminal. System boots up, still running windows 98
@xirabolt my time is now
Actually now that I wrote it out, it’s quite probable!
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Legit. I remember the RHQQ2 part but that's it.
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peak windows
i have to compile some windows software for work, wonder if i can use windows xp or at least 7
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I still use 7 for Vidya games
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I still use it
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I still need it to modify the coding on my cars.
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So does this mean people can download XP whenever they want? Why do people like windows XP so much?
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There are already known keys so it won't help with that. Maybe they'll be able to find an easier to remember key or something.
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spoken like a child who grew up in the post-XP era
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The XP days were a difficult time for me unironically.
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Yeah I bet potty training was challenging
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indeed
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I'll be planning to come back later to downvote your post when my downvote count has reset.
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