Nope, in windows 7 activating via pirate methods is still easier than activating via normal methods. The pirate, illegal method of activating involves downloading a program, 1 double click (to open said program) and 1 click (to run the activation).

I wont say which program is it because I do not condone piracy, but it is widespread in the internet.

I agree that Microsoft should remove all anti-piracy stuff in their products. It only makes their products more expensive.