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Old 05-08-2012, 08:44 AM   #315
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Originally Posted by HansTWN View Post
Then why did Microsoft take such drastic measures as online registration and activation for every individual copy, all but eliminating Windows and Office piracy? I travel in countries where they use plenty of pirated copies. But all old versions like Windows XP. Few dare to use the Windows 7 copies, apparently they are seriously messed up. Besides, Microsoft used their official connections in China to enforce that every computer must be shipped with an official copy of Windows (or with some other OS installed).
Yes, reportedly a high percentage of software in Asian countries is pirated.

I don't pirate software myself, but I've reinstalled Windows 7 from Microsoft's own ISO which is still available online. The installation wasn't halted when I didn't provide an accurate activation number.

Also I have to take issue with your ".. all but eliminating Windows and Office piracy."

"Microsoft Office 2010 ProPlus PRECRACKED" - a top, active Microsoft torrent now on TPB - doesn't sound like they're stopping piracy of their software.

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