Microsoft is Discontinuing Digital Locker
Mary Jo Foley of All About Microsoft talks about Microsoft discontinuation of Digital Locker, Vista’s built in storage management solution for software titles and product licensing bought through Windows Marketplace.
Quote : Microsoft has sent a note on December 11 to registered Marketplace customers alerting them of its plans to discontinue Digital Locker. From the note:
Dear Digital Locker Customer,
This is to notify you that on November 20, 2008 Windows® Marketplace transitioned from an e-commerce site to a reference site. On Windows Marketplace you will find links to sites such as Microsoft Store, Windows Vista® Compatibility Center, and other destinations with compatible software, hardware and devices that support Microsoft platforms. As part of this transition, the digital locker service affiliated with Windows Marketplace will be closed in August, 2009.
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I personally have never used the service, but it seemed like a good idea. I don’t know if Microsoft is working on anything better. But the link to Digital Locker usually found under the Task Pane in Programs and Feature in Vista is not available in Windows 7, so it looks like this decision was made a long time ago.
Resources:
Windows Marketplace Frequently Asked Questions page.
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#1. October 1st, 2009, at 12:04 AM.
Are you kidding me?
Does Microsoft ever consider the decisions they make or the impact it might have on the consumer?
I personally used this product called the Digital Locker several years back 2005-2006 with other bitching about VISTA i stayed a supporter. I purchased several products in that time frame and can imagine other purchasing hundreds and even thousands of dollars and storing them on this website as advertised, store your info and you will never have to worry about finding your software or license key again.
Well I guess Microsoft is right about one thing, store it with them and after they delete from their web site you will never have to worry about getting any of that information or the products again. end of story.
Thanks again Microsoft, I am a true believer now.