the latest rc1 of sp2 will lockout your pc and ask you activate if you have an invalid product id
it then stupidly gives u an option to change your product id by changing your cd key under the activate by phone options
and then cancelling the activation
there are various utilties around that will allow u to run sp2 on a pirated windows and im sure if anyone needs them they know the best place to look.
personally i think the way to beat piracy is to charge a more reasonable price. IMO most ppl can't afford to pay £100 for the OS + £300 or more for office.etc etc
if a mod feels this post shall be deleted then fair enough, ive tryed not to break any rules im just saying it CAN be done but obv im not going to go into details how if somebody wants to know that they will have to find out for themselves i WILL NOT tell anyone how its done so dont bother PMing me for links cus i WON'T give any even if i did know them.