how do you find that a windows operating system is pirated?

Answer 1

try to update it via Windows Update

Answer 2

It's not true that a pirated windows will not update.
But it's true that one can't download from microsoft if windows is pirated.
Also there is a tool released by microsoft to detect pirated copies of windows called windows genuine advantage.
I will give you the useful links below.

Answer 3

go to microsoft.com and download any free software provided by microsoft.com. if it doesnot allow u to download it,then ur window operating system is pirated, else ur window operating system is not pirated.
thank u
vishal

Answer 4

try at www.microsoft.com/genuine u will know wether it is geneuine or pirated or else try downloading any file from microsoft.com which has a star mark, if u can download without any problem then it is genuine otherwise it is pirated.

Answer 5

Go through the online Windows Update process. If your successful, then the copy is legitimate.
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

Answer 6

This link will show you everything you need to know
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/faq.aspx

it also includes a tool to fix it if it is pirated (if you really wanted too)

Answer 7

just try to update Windows in Microsoft sites

Answer 8

you come to know it when link your self to www.micorsoft.com and enter the system key the web may find it whether your cpoy is pirated or not?!!!!

Answer 9

also - it usually does not have a product key - but will load anyway