Does Microsoft keep IP address records of all non-Genuine Windows ?

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    Does Microsoft keep IP address records of all non-Genuine Windows ?


    One of my friend was using pirated Windows x64 Ultimate. And he forgot to disable Windows Automatic Update. Now Windows is showing the message "This Copy of Windows Is Not Genuine".

    Now he is panicking because he is having a static IP address at his home which is registered under his name itself. Now he is planning to remove the pirated version and will buy a Genuine Windows(by my advice).

    So my question is that whether there would be any legal issues in the future because of his folly ?

    Does Microsoft keep IP address records of all non-Genuine Windows ?
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  2. Posts : 5,056
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    No, not as far as I know. If that were the case, no pirate could ever go legit by buying a genuine copy of windows, that would hurt MS's sales as well. MS's objective is to kill piracy, not pirates (as far as possible ).
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    Bill2: Thanks for the quick reply.

    He is worried because his home is very near to the anti-piracy wing. Also MS can easily track the ownership with the help of the static IP.
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  4. Posts : 5,056
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    All the more reason the friend should install a genuine copy ASAP.
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    i dont think that they are doing that but with microsoft you never know.

    i think that the sign "This Copy of Windows Is Not Genuine". in the corner only is there for others to know that its not legal.

    if im not mistaking MS has the Windows 7 Family Pack back out again. that means you get 3 licences.

    or he can switch to ubunto wich is free. that depens on what he needs his PC for.
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    So what will this update really do other than checking the product key and replacing the modified system files ?
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  7. Posts : 5,056
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       #7

    mithun said:
    So what will this update really do other than checking the product key and replacing the modified system files ?
    Read.

    The Windows Blog
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    Bill2 said:
    mithun said:
    So what will this update really do other than checking the product key and replacing the modified system files ?
    Read.

    The Windows Blog
    But in that article they have mentioned like this:
    The Update will run periodic validations (initially every 90 days). During validation, Windows will download the latest ‘signatures’ that are used to identify new activation exploits – much like an anti-virus service.
    Does that means that they are passing some info regarding the user's PC environment ?
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  9. Posts : 5,056
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       #9

    Certain PC details are transmitted whenever you validate or update not just with MS but say when you update AVs, similarly firewalls know everything about what you do on the internet. But stop being paranoid and get a genuine copy and that'll be the end of the matter.
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  10. Posts : 5,056
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    Dont worry, be GENUINE!
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