Why not to use a Pirated copy of Windows 10

Microsoft was very strict on Genuine Copies of Windows a decade ago. Many consumers used to run Windows with crack, i.e., a pirated copy of Windows because it wasn’t affordable. However, in the past few years, Microsoft went soft on […]

How to buy Windows 10 with a valid or legit license key?

Are you planning to buy Windows 10? Well, there are a couple of legal ways. These ways will make sure that you don’t end up with illegal Windows Keys. Just before we start, do remember one thing. Always buy from […]

How to check if the Windows Key is Genuine or Legit

A copy of Windows is genuine only if it has been activated using a valid key. When you buy Windows Keys from Microsoft websites or get them from the OEMs, you can be sure that they are genuine. But you […]

Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool

Fix: This copy of Windows is not genuine

After you install your genuine copy of the Windows operating system on your computer, you are required to activate Windows within a stipulated period of time. If you do not, you will see a message This copy of Windows is […]

Consequences & Risks of using Pirated & Counterfeit Software

The market for pirated software is huge, and consumers easily fall for the trap to get ‘real’ software products at dirt cheap price which helps them do the job. But in the process of adopting pirated software, consumers are at […]

Microsoft pushes update to deactivate counterfeit Windows 7 copies

Microsoft has updated Windows Activation Technologies for Windows 7 and released an update for Windows 7 which silently examines your operating system for unauthorized attempts at activating Windows 7.

Microsoft Windows Desktop Licensing – Details, FAQ, Information

As an MVP, I would like to take this opportunity to share some guidelines on acquiring Windows Desktop Licenses which will help protect you and your organization from piracy/usage of unlicensed software, and the associated risks. Windows Desktop Licensing 1. […]

Validation fails on genuine Windows while installing Microsoft downloads

If while installing updates or files from the Microsoft Download Center, your validation for your Genuine Windows 7 fails and you may receive a message – This copy of Windows is not Genuine, then this post may interest you. Validation […]

Microsoft releases Windows 7 Update to detect activation exploits

We had reported earlier that Microsoft would deploy a new update for Windows Activation Technologies. This update to the activation and validation components in Windows Activation Technologies for Windows 7, is now available. Windows Activation Technologies help you confirm that […]

Microsoft may replace fakes, if you’ve been genuinely taken in!

Microsoft has set up a product identification service which allows you to send your suspected, high quality sophisticated fakes to them – along with proof of purchase. Microsoft will then tell you weather or not it’s fake, and if it […]

Is Your Microsoft Windows Software Genuine? Report Counterfeit Software here!

Genuine Microsoft products contain piracy prevention features that can be checked with the help of the Windows Comparison Guide, the Office Comparison Guide and the Installed Microsoft Software tool. Is your Microsoft software genuine Using Pirated software comes with its […]

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