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Microsoft has released a minor update to Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP, removing the requirement for users to be validated through the company’s Windows Genuine Advantage program. This means those with non-legitimate or pirated copies of Windows can now upgrade their browser.

IE7 was released to the public nearly a year ago, but has yet to overtake its predecessor as the most used Web browser. The removal of the WGA requirement is sure to boost install numbers over IE6, and — as Microsoft notes — in turn protect more users from security threats on the Web.

Read the Entire Article By Nate Mook @ BetaNews, RIGHT HERE.

In an effort to respond to feedback the company is hearing from its customers and partners, Microsoft is extending availability of Windows XP editions among original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and retail channels for an additional five months to June 30, 2008. In addition, the company will continue to offer Windows XP Starter Edition in emerging markets where it is currently available for the rapidly growing class of hardware-constrained ultra-low cost PCs until June 30, 2010.  Please go HERE to read the story for yourself by C/Net New.com.