Windows7 upgrade has a loophole 2460 yuan flagship version of the free

November 26 news In the Windows7 pirated disc hot sale, Microsoft's genuine Windows7 is also "sell big bag." A few days ago, many users found that the PC7 upgrade program of PC manufacturers can apply for the genuine Windows7 upgrade CD for free. Users can even get a set of Windows 7 Ultimate with a value of 2,460 yuan.

The reason is that Microsoft promised before the release of Windows7, after the release of Windows7, will be with the PC manufacturers for the purchase of brand computers from June 26 to 31 next year, and users who meet the upgrade requirements are free to upgrade To Windows 7, users only need to submit an application on the PC manufacturer's website to get the corresponding Windows 7 upgrade CD. However, the reporter learned that at least two PC manufacturers have a loophole in the Windows 7 upgrade application process. The PC manufacturer did not strictly verify whether the computer purchased by the applicant meets the upgrade qualification and sent the Windows 7 upgrade CD to the applicant. Users who qualify for the free upgrade of Windows 7 can also get a Windows 7 Ultimate version of up to $2,460 at a very low cost (paying more than 80 yuan for shipping).

Test the Windows 7 upgrade application service of the above two PC manufacturers. One of the manufacturers requested to provide the purchase invoice and other information within 7 days after receiving the application. However, after two days without providing the invoice information, the PC manufacturer has already charged 86.5 yuan for the upgraded disc shipping fee. After a few days, the disc will be charged. Delivered, is the Windows 7 Ultimate version worth 2,460 yuan. The PC7 upgrade application of another PC manufacturer is similar, and even the CD-ROM shipping fee is not charged, that is, the user can obtain the genuine Windows 7 for free as long as the application is submitted; at the time of writing, the PC manufacturer is inquired about the transportation of the Windows7 upgrade CD and found that The parcel has been shipped and sent to Hong Kong and will be delivered in a few days.

Investigated the Microsoft China Public Relations Officer for the Windows 7 upgrade audit vulnerability of the above PC manufacturer. The person responded that Microsoft had already understood the matter and said that the above vulnerability has been fixed and there will be no similar incidents. The relevant PC manufacturers involved in the interview also said that the current online application for upgrading Windows7 must strictly verify the applicant information. However, Microsoft and related PC vendors expressed their silence about why such a vulnerability occurred.