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Sainsbury's self-checkout kiosk displays "Activate Windows" watermark

A reader spotted an "Activate Windows" watermark on a self-service kiosk at a Sainsbury's store in the UK. This message typically appears when Windows is unlicensed, possibly due to a hardware change or skipped product key. While Microsoft has become more lenient with activation requirements in recent Windows versions compared to older ones, it's unclear why this specific kiosk is displaying the message. AI

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RANK_REASON This is a lighthearted anecdote about a software issue on a retail kiosk, not a significant AI development.

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 · Richard Speed ·

    Unexpected item in Windows' bagging area

    <h4>Activating Windows will cost more than a couple of cheap carrier bags</h4> <p><strong>Bork!Bork!Bork!</strong> Things must be tough for UK grocery retailer Sainsbury's, judging by the state of Windows Activation on one of its self-service kiosks.…</p>

  2. The Register — AI TIER_1 ·

    Unexpected item in Windows' bagging area

    Activating Windows will cost more than a couple of cheap carrier bags