![]() These services can be blocked by turning off Windows "Automatic Updates", through anti-virus programs and firewalls, or by disconnecting from the Internet. Zhang Yan, a manager of Microsoft Office product marketing said that neither WGA nor OGA is aimed to hit Chinese users, and both of them have operated in the US market for some time. Some Internet users even suspect Microsoft's actions to be a conspiracy against Chinese computer users. The price is completely unreasonable in China. Some Internet users say US$199 is far too expensive for a Chinese with an average monthly income of US $1,000 - less than a quarter of the average American salary. ![]() ![]() For instance, Windows XP Professional is sold at the same price in China as in the US, about US$199. The price factor is the major reason why they turn to piracy. Many of the Internet users polled complained about the high price of Microsoft software. Legal action will be a last resort, added Mr. Microsoft would make users choose genuine software through persuasion rather than by litigation. WGA and OGA services are set to help users to identify piracy and then advise them to buy genuine software or take alternative action, Mr. On October 16, Ya-Qin Zhang, Microsoft's Corporate Vice-President, told 21st Century Business Herald that Microsoft would not use pre-installation data collected through WAG and OGA to sue anybody at this time. The announcement has caused consternation among Chinese users, both individual and corporate.Īccording to various polls carried out by Chinese portals such as, QQ.com,, and many others, more than 60 percent of Chinese Internet users are hostile to Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) and Office Genuine Advantage (OGA) which will warn pirated software users by turning their desktops black or by popping up warning windows every two hours. This will be OGA’s first introduction to China, covering users of Office XP, Office 2003 and Office 2007. WGA is an updated service aimed at Windows XP, the biggest piracy victim among Microsoft operating systems. On October 15, Microsoft announced that it would launch WGA and OGA in China next week in order to crack down on the use of pirated software. "Oh my god, what is it going to be like? My screen goes black once and for all? When I first heard the news I thought it was a scam," said Internet company staffer Chen Shanli, when asked by about Microsoft's recent controversial decision to crack down on Windows XP piracy. ![]()
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