2006-07-22 03:29:56 · 8 answers · asked by Jazz 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
From charging you for piracy to check you from downloading upgrades which makes your system vulnerable to virus,trojans and worms attacks,there are several consequences of using pirated software....
so my advice is to spent some bucks for complete piece of mind as microsoft is strengthning its policy regarding piracy.
so it could result in you PC Locked forever with your personal data
hope that helps
Lax
2006-07-22 03:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by lax 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
jail time fines ect.
Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has expanded its Genuine Software Initiative (GSI), a pilot program to notify users of non-genuine Windows operating systems (OSes) that their copies of the software are illegal.The software giant is using the "Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) Notifications" tool -- a virtual equivalent of the exploding dye that banks use to mark stolen currency and thus deter theft. WGA automatically checks for genuine copies when customers use Windows Update, Microsoft Update for Windows and Microsoft Download Center.
If the tool finds the OS is counterfeit, users see pop-up dialog boxes with messages stating they're not running a legal copy of Windows. The WGA program not only helps Microsoft combat software piracy, but also informs users who may not be aware they paid for non-genuine software.
Users running illegal copies of Windows won't be able to download Internet Explorer 7, Windows Defender and other downloads and updates. However, they will be able to download critical security patches.
Customers who unknowingly paid for counterfeit software are invited to learn more about recognizing genuine Windows software at the Microsoft Web site. They are advised to return the counterfeit product to the reseller and seek redress.
"If their reseller is unable to help, users can take advantage of Microsoft Genuine Windows offers designed to help victims of counterfeit software," said Lazar.
2006-07-22 03:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the superb answer isn't any, as you somewhat purely favor the domicile windows actual benefit component. That verifys your reproduction is now authentic. you need to do in basic terms improve particularly than reinstall even if in case you reinstall XP in finished, that is going to format the HD and make certain that and the different subject matters with the None actual software at the same time with service p.c.. updates
2016-12-10 13:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You certainly risk being prosecuted by M$ for starters. Secondly, you will get denied security updates.
2006-07-22 03:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by bogus_dude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What was that? A knock on the door?
2006-07-22 03:33:46 · answer #5 · answered by Du 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a lawyer.
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2006-07-23 05:57:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless they find out
2006-07-22 03:33:14 · answer #7 · answered by The Foosaaaah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-07-22 03:34:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋