Microsoft cracks down on Win7 piracy 70 kinds of piracy all expired

On February 12, 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 this Windows 7 "Windows Activation Technology" update can detect more than 70 known and potentially dangerous activation crackers, and will be cracked Windows 7 back to the original shape.

In addition, the patch also periodically communicates with the server to check if it is used again by hackers, and user privacy will not be 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 the Microsoft statement:

Microsoft Windows activation technology will be updated in the near future to help users stay away from Windows 7 piracy risk

Since the listing in October last year, Microsoft's new The first-generation operating system, Windows 7, 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 of pirated software, Microsoft announced that it will release "Windows Activation Technology" updates for Windows 7 from www.microsoft.com/genuine starting February 17 (Beijing time). User download.

Pirated software harms users' computer security

Pirated software poses a huge risk to computer users. In addition to the activation cracking program, pirated Windows 7 that has appeared on the market 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. Media Surveillance, 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 Windows 7, but claim that they sell computers with genuine Windows, so that many consumers are unknowingly become victims of pirated software.

"Windows Activation Technology" online update to help users identify and stay away from piracy

More and more Chinese computer users are aware of the risks of using pirated products and the importance of intellectual property protection. 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 Windows 7 and Windows Vista to help confirm whether Windows installed on the computer is genuine.

On February 17th (Beijing time), Microsoft will release an online update for "Windows Activation Technology" worldwide. This 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 by ensuring critical system files. It is intact and better protected by the user's computer. 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.

Joe Williams, General Manager of Microsoft's Global Genuine Windows Division, said: "This update is delivered as a service to protect legitimate users and partners from the increasingly complex and dangerous pirated software." The update will help those who are unsure whether the installation on their computer is genuine Windows 7 user authentication. 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.

A series of marketing campaigns, promoting genuine value

At the same time, Microsoft will launch a series of marketing campaigns targeting Chinese users through online and retail channels to help users understand the risks of pirated 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 Security Essentials at http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/Default_en_us.aspx. Microsoft Security Essentials is Microsoft's free anti-malware service that provides real-time security protection for genuine Windows users, protecting them from viruses, spyware and other malicious threats.

This release of "Windows Activation Technology" online update for Windows 7 is one of Microsoft's commitments to improve the security of users' computers, helping users to confirm whether they are using genuine and secure Windows products. At the end of February, this update will be released globally as a "critical update" through Windows Update, and in the Chinese market, this initiative is expected to begin this summer.