What should we do if we use a cracked version of windows

Question

Hello my friends

For several years one of my friends has been using pirated copies of Windows, but as far as he knows it was wrong, because it breaks the law and is considered an infringement of other people's rights,

And he want the company to have no grudges between them, and he want an answer from the responsible person

of Microsoft or a legal expert

And my question is, if he delete the pirated copy and download a normal, non-activated copy, will this problem be solved? Or to solve this problem he has to buy the system (note that he is not allowed to buy a copy because of its high price)

Finally he is sorry from that thing for all developers

Answer 1

Hi. I'm Brian and I will do my best to help you.

Note that I'm not an attorney and I don't work for Microsoft (these forums are user-to-user; they are not monitored by Microsoft)

The correct and legal approach would be to purchase a license for Windows from Microsoft. It is possible to download and install Windows without activating it. It will run but it won't be fully functional and it may randomly reboot from time to time even if you are in the middle of doing something. You'll also have a message on the screen at all times that Windows is unactivated. You will not be able to remove that notice.

Answer 2

Hi Brian

Thank for your reply

I know that , but when I use non-activated windows liesence my problems will be solved that I mean " I will not buy the license "

That mean mirosoft will forgive me ?

Sorry for my english

Answer 3

I doubt the license police will knock on your door, but it is immoral or at least illegal.