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Windows 10 will not make pirated copies genuine
Microsoft shared info that it would offer the Windows 10 upgrade for free even to people with pirated versions of Windows. However, one important new snippet of information is that this will not turn pirated copies into genuine versions of Windows.
New information today confirms worldwide pirated version can upgrade their old operating system to Windows 10.
Microsoft has issued the following statement in regard to upgrades for "non-genuine" PCs:
We have always been committed to ensuring that customers have the best Windows experience possible. With Windows 10, although non-Genuine PCs may be able to upgrade to Windows 10, the upgrade will not change the genuine state of the license. Non-Genuine Windows is not published by Microsoft. It is not properly licensed, or supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner. If a device was considered non-genuine or mislicensed prior to the upgrade, that device will continue to be considered non-genuine or mislicensed after the upgrade. According to industry experts, use of pirated software, including Non-Genuine Windows, results in a higher risk of malware, fraud (identity theft, credit card theft, etc), public exposure of your personal information, and a higher risk for poor performance or feature malfunctions.
BTW we forgot to give props to DVHardware for spotting and reporting this one, mentioned and link added - sorry guys ! ;)
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#5033071 Posted on: 03/20/2015 05:50 PM
I've never understood why people pirate an operating system. Not looking to start a debate on this whatsoever, it just shocks me.
If you want an operating system for free, they exist.
If you buy a computer anno 1990+ you get an operating system with it. You can even specify which version. For "free".
Windows 8.1 pro 64 cost me roughly $35, as an upgrade of windows 7, which was an upgrade of win xp 64 bit OEM from 2007....and now win10 is gonna cost me zero....
Some people think they're entitled to everything.
I've never understood why people pirate an operating system. Not looking to start a debate on this whatsoever, it just shocks me.
If you want an operating system for free, they exist.
If you buy a computer anno 1990+ you get an operating system with it. You can even specify which version. For "free".
Windows 8.1 pro 64 cost me roughly $35, as an upgrade of windows 7, which was an upgrade of win xp 64 bit OEM from 2007....and now win10 is gonna cost me zero....
Some people think they're entitled to everything.
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#5033075 Posted on: 03/20/2015 05:54 PM
I've never understood why people pirate an operating system. Not looking to start a debate on this whatsoever, it just shocks me.
If you want an operating system for free, they exist.
If you buy a computer anno 1990+ you get an operating system with it. You can even specify which version. For "free".
Windows 8.1 pro 64 cost me roughly $35, as an upgrade of windows 7, which was an upgrade of win xp 64 bit OEM from 2007....and now win10 is gonna cost me zero....
because its cheaper than paying it.
same reason big corps do not pay taxes and same reason the world works as it works.
I've never understood why people pirate an operating system. Not looking to start a debate on this whatsoever, it just shocks me.
If you want an operating system for free, they exist.
If you buy a computer anno 1990+ you get an operating system with it. You can even specify which version. For "free".
Windows 8.1 pro 64 cost me roughly $35, as an upgrade of windows 7, which was an upgrade of win xp 64 bit OEM from 2007....and now win10 is gonna cost me zero....
because its cheaper than paying it.
same reason big corps do not pay taxes and same reason the world works as it works.
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#5033177 Posted on: 03/20/2015 08:28 PM
because its cheaper than paying it.
same reason big corps do not pay taxes and same reason the world works as it works.
Like I said in my post, an operating system doesn't cost anything. Sure, you have to buy a computer in the first instance, but after that it's free.
Name me something which doesn't come with an operating system, if you don't mind...hell, you can include smartphones and tablets as well if you want...maybe add some MP3 players, too.
They all come with an OS, and if you want to change to something else, you can specify (depending on the hardware) for another OS.
because its cheaper than paying it.
same reason big corps do not pay taxes and same reason the world works as it works.
Like I said in my post, an operating system doesn't cost anything. Sure, you have to buy a computer in the first instance, but after that it's free.
Name me something which doesn't come with an operating system, if you don't mind...hell, you can include smartphones and tablets as well if you want...maybe add some MP3 players, too.
They all come with an OS, and if you want to change to something else, you can specify (depending on the hardware) for another OS.
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#5033179 Posted on: 03/20/2015 08:32 PM
Like I said in my post, an operating system doesn't cost anything. Sure, you have to buy a computer in the first instance, but after that it's free.
Name me something which doesn't come with an operating system, if you don't mind...hell, you can include smartphones and tablets as well if you want...maybe add some MP3 players, too.
They all come with an OS, and if you want to change to something else, you can specify (depending on the hardware) for another OS.
Well considering the majority of members here built their own PCs, their PCs didn't come with an OS
Like I said in my post, an operating system doesn't cost anything. Sure, you have to buy a computer in the first instance, but after that it's free.
Name me something which doesn't come with an operating system, if you don't mind...hell, you can include smartphones and tablets as well if you want...maybe add some MP3 players, too.
They all come with an OS, and if you want to change to something else, you can specify (depending on the hardware) for another OS.
Well considering the majority of members here built their own PCs, their PCs didn't come with an OS
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I've never understood why people pirate an operating system. Not looking to start a debate on this whatsoever, it just shocks me.
If you want an operating system for free, they exist.
If you buy a computer anno 1990+ you get an operating system with it. You can even specify which version. For "free".
Windows 8.1 pro 64 cost me roughly $35, as an upgrade of windows 7, which was an upgrade of win xp 64 bit OEM from 2007....and now win10 is gonna cost me zero....