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Microsoft has blocked Massgrave's KMS38 activation method for Windows (lemmy.ml)
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https://massgrave.dev/changelog#38

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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I’d love some say on my work computer but alas I’m a grunt.

Not a grunt, but still run my work laptop like I am one. I use it exclusively for teams, outlook, office, etc, and nothing else work related though since I can still save to our (non-MS) cloud environment thanks to rclone. Which technically meets the criteria - which has nothing to do with the fact that I wrote the criteria. Totally unexpected benefit! Didn't plan it that way at all. Nope, it was 100% because one of the partners will only use a mac. Promise.

(I'm sorry about your laptop)

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Haha it happens. I work for a medical software company so they are terrified of HIPPA fines.

    So it is what it is. :/

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

    Ah, assurance of compliance (pinky swear promises) over usability.

    I once had to use a windows laptop that had to be stored in a safe when I wasn't using it, could only use it in a room that was keyed entry (also where the safe was). But the firewall config was practically wide open, and it had direct access to the internet. I couldn't even change it to be more secure. Ended up not connecting it to a network at all and just sneakernetting a thumb drive around so I wouldn't risk catching blame if something got out.

    Edit: Yes, a thumb drive. That wasn't blocked either on this "hardened" system.

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