can u solove an argument?

Question

if a copy of windows is'nt genuine can u get into trouble?

Answer 1

of course it illegal, not only by Microsoft but laws in your own country often prevent such actions.

But if you are asking if you will get in trouble running a copy of Windows that you didn't buy, the chances are slim, very slim, do they know that you've done it (probably), but can they charge every individual, yes but they won't. The aim is to stop the big time people who do it on a mass production and charge them, if it is just you and they charged every individual, then a lot of poeple would stop buying that product and somone one else would come along.

Answer 2

Officially the answer to your question is yes When you update windows from the windows website you will always get a program sent to your pc that checks the version you have and If it is not a legal copy you will receive a message this copy of windows could be illegal and it will give you an option to purchase a licenced copy

If you have a copy of windows xp turn off your auto update
some people brag about having illegal copies remember you never know who is listening or using these sites

Answer 3

I want to say yes..but I am not 100 percent certain. I think yes because when you buy Windows there is a registration number or something like that, that I guess Windows uses to match up with your PC. When you go to install Windows it asks for the code ( i know this from experience). Then from that point forward any updates, problems. etc are registered to you and your windows program. Although I think that you can get in trouble for it, the chances they would actually catch you are probably slim, it's not like you are some huge corporation trying to get over on Microsoft or something, if you were then maybe you would have a problem.

Answer 4

Avoid microsoft and make sure not to use updates and you should be fine. If there is no way for "them" to know you have it then you will remain safe and everything will function properly.

However, for your argument, yes you can get into trouble for having a copy of windows that isn't genuine.

Answer 5

Depends how p*ssed they are. They'll usually only go for the big fish - the people making the copies, making the money - but sometimes they'll make an example of a random Joe Bloggs. For your info, it gets pretty annoying too - a mate had a copy (no, really, it was a mate!) and after a while these pop-ups would keep...popping up...all the time saying it was a fake version.

Answer 6

It depends. If someone finds out that you are using an illegimate copy of Windows and they report it then yes. It's hard to get a non-genuine copy however because you must activate Windows XP once you install it on a new computer.

Answer 7

It all depends. Sometimes Windows Genuine Advantage reports legitimate copies as pirated and ignores long-known pirated numbers. (which is one good reason not to allow WGA to install!)

However, if you are caught with a pirated copy (actually not legal), then Microsoft will ask you to buy a license code... Unfortunately, they cost US$5 less than a full copy with CD, so, I'd go buy the fully-legal boxed set.

Answer 8

its actually considerd stealling and yes you can get in trouble but they won't say anything because they give you a chance to buy the genuine one but they take away the support for your computer really it is depending on you and if you want the best windows can give you with a genuine copy og windows

Answer 9

it is possible, but there are probably lots of people that dont have a genuine copy of windows. in some countries there is so much piracy that microsoft was forced to reduce the price alot.

Answer 10

Technically yes you can but in reality if all you have is a pirated version of XP (or whatever) i wouldn't expect the police to be kicking your door down any second. MIcrosoft may be interested in people that are performing piracy on a large scale, but individuals with a dodgy OS - dont worry about it.