Microsoft issued a statement announcing that an update to "Windows Activation Technology" will be released starting February 17 to verify that the operating system used by the user is genuine. If the non-genuine user installs the update, the computer desktop wallpaper will turn black after the 30-day grace period. It is reported that this action in China will be postponed until this summer.
Microsoft said that the Windows7 the "Windows Activation technology" update, can detect more than 70 known and potentially dangerous activation crack procedure, it will be cracked Windows7 their colors.
In addition, the patch also regularly communicate with the server checks whether the exploited by hackers again, user privacy is not affected. On February 16th, users can download the patch from the Microsoft Genuine Verification Site, which will be available on the Microsoft Download Center at February 17. Later this month, it will be available via "WindowsUpdate".
The following is the full text of Microsoft's statement:
Microsoft Windows Activation Technologies will soon be updated to help users away from pirated Windows7 risk
since its launch in October last year, Microsoft's next-generation The operating system Windows7 has received a lot of praise from Chinese users for its easy-to-use features, and the market demand and penetration rate are constantly improving. With the growing demand for Windows 7 users, a large number of pirated Windows 7 versions have begun to appear on the market. To help Windows 7 users avoid the risks posed by pirated software, Microsoft announced that it will release Windows activation technology for Windows 7 through
www.microsoft.com/genuine
from February 17 (Beijing time). "Update for users to download.
harm users' computers using pirated software security
pirated software will give computer users use a huge risk. The pirated Windows 7 that has appeared on the market, in addition to the activation crack program, usually contains unknown or malicious code, which seriously threatens the security and privacy of computer users. Activating the cracker will bypass or destroy the activation technology of Windows, and searching, downloading, or installing an activation cracker or pirated software on the Internet will often inflict malware, viruses, and Trojans without the user's knowledge. According to a survey by market research firm IDC, one in four websites that offer pirated software attempts to install unwanted or malicious code when users download. And this ratio continues to rise. MediaSurveillance, a provider of anti-piracy solutions, recently analyzed more than 500 pirated Windows 7 and found that 32% of them contained malicious code. In China, this phenomenon is more common. According to the report released by the Ministry of Public Security on February 5, 2010, the proportion of infected computer viruses in China is as high as 70.5%. These numbers are shocking. What's more, some illegal dealers use these downloaded pirated Windows7, but claim that they sell computers with genuine Windows, which makes many consumers become victims of pirated software without their knowledge.
"Windows Activation technology" online updates help users identify and stay away from piracy More and more Chinese computer users
been aware of the importance of intellectual property protection and risk of the use of pirated products. Microsoft has always been committed to protecting users from pirated software, and has made continuous and substantial investments in marketing and technical improvements. "Windows Activation Technology" is one of Microsoft's important efforts in the field of technology. It is a set of activation and verification technologies built into Windows7 and WindowsVista to help confirm whether Windows installed on the computer is genuine.
February 17 (Beijing time), Microsoft will release an update for the "Windows Activation technology" online on a global scale. The Windows 7 "Windows Activation Technology" update detects more than 70 known and potentially dangerous activation crackers that will help users verify that Windows 7 installed on their computer is genuine and that the critical system files are intact. To better protect the user's computer security. As early as the official release of Windows 7, Microsoft has announced to the public the "Windows activation technology" built into the various versions of Windows 7, this update is a continuation of this initiative. Users who have any questions about this update can contact http://support.microsoft.com/contactus
.
, general manager of Microsoft's global Windows Genuine JoeWilliams said: "This update services in a manner designed to protect endanger legitimate users and partners against increasingly complex and dangerous pirated software." This update Will help those who are not sure if their computer is installed is genuine Windows 7 user authentication authenticity. If the verification is genuine after verification, the user will continue to use it with confidence; if the verification is pirated, the user will receive a timely reminder and how to obtain the genuine.
series of marketing activities to promote the value of genuine
At the same time, Microsoft will launch a series of marketing activities for Chinese users through online and retail channels, etc., to help users understand the risks of counterfeit software The value of genuine software, how to identify genuine Microsoft software, and how to protect computers from security risks. As part of these campaigns, genuine Windows users can download Microsoft SecurityEssentials via http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/Default_en_US.ASPx
. Microsoft SecurityEssentials is Microsoft's free anti-malware service that provides real-time security protection for genuine Windows users, protecting users from viruses, spyware and other malicious threats.
this release for the "Windows Activation technology" online update Windows7 is one of the important commitments Microsoft is committed to enhance the security of the user's computer, to help the user to confirm whether it is genuine use, secure Windows products. At the end of February, this update will be released globally as a "critical update" via Windows Update, and in the Chinese market, this initiative is expected to begin this summer.