or they prefer that i use it than i use linux or mac os x
2006-08-12 14:18:57 · 7 answers · asked by agustin22_7 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
they just won't give you "non-critical" patches, which might affect your computer's security to a small degree.
2006-08-12 14:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will continue cracking down on fraudulent serial numbers. However, if you got it with your computer, or you have a disk the "is this copy legal?" thing doesn't show but has an authentic "genuine microsoft" thing (eg. Microsoft Department Of Licensing: Student 2004: Windows XP SP2), it's not illegal at all.
2006-08-12 14:23:28 · answer #2 · answered by dashwarts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft can sometimes help piracy victims to make your installation legitimate.
You may qualify for a complimentary copy of Windows or you may be able to buy a product key number.
Microsoft has information on these offers at its site (http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx#Question6Label).
2006-08-13 06:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by williamh772 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont need to tell mr. william gates we will let him know for you .. you keep using windows vista beta for as long as you can and thanks so very much for all the info you have posted
it is illegal my self and my staff at the admin office here at microsoft do not have anything illegal on there system it is the against law .also there are microsoft staff online And you cant make illegal copies of all microsoft products
ps from all at microsoft
thanks we know what windows your on and your Activate key have a great time while you can microsoft is going to do something about it
2006-08-12 14:23:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Currently, Mycrosoft does not pursue end-users with pirates copies of Windows. But you better buy Windows Vista you will be safer
2006-08-12 14:27:14 · answer #5 · answered by Duke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is connected to the internet always... then bet your life it will eventually act up and freeze or die a slow death. So the smart thing to do is to disconnect your network connection (the 2 little blinking computers at bottom right of your screens) when you do not need or are not using your internet connection.
2006-08-12 15:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by fistfull-of-$ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, eventually they'll use the magic bullet technology to nail you.
2006-08-12 14:27:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋