Windows 7 on File-Share Sites

The latest edition of Windows 7 has already been pirated and is widely available on the Internet, according to various reports.

Windows 7 was officially released until October, but a cracked version appeared on file sharing websites are not official and other destinations.

Microsoft has confirmed a breach in an e-mail, and warned customers to avoid the download of software, because of security problems inherent in the use of these sites.

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“We are aware of reports of hacks that attempt to circumvent activation and validation in Windows 7, and we can assure customers that Microsoft is committed to protecting them from counterfeit and pirated software. Microsoft strongly advises customers not to download Windows 7 from unauthorised sources,” reads the mail.

“Downloading Windows 7 from peer-to-peer sites is piracy, and exposes users to increased risks, such as viruses, Trojans and other malware, that usually accompany counterfeit software. These risks can seriously harm or permanently destroy data, and often expose users to identity theft and other criminal schemes.”

However, the forum in the sites file sharing suggests that users have already activated the software without problems.

The leak, apparently a major source of Lenovo, which was published online last week and has spread to sites in Chinese before finding its way into the site in English.

It is common these keys to be made available to suppliers and manufacturers in the pre-release, but less common is that they are available online.

Windows 7 will be officially launched on 22 October.