Before the official release of the Windows 8 operating system took place, the final build of the new OS leaked onto the Web. However, for activation it was necessary to use a third-party KMS server, as a result of which the user was given the opportunity to use the operating system for 180 days.
After this period, a pirated copy of Windows 8 will require re-activation. The other day it turned out that Microsoft mistakenly presented the pirates with a “gift” that allows you to turn a pirated copy into a fully licensed Windows 8.
At the moment, Microsoft is conducting a campaign whereby every owner of a copy of Windows 8 Pro can upgrade Media Center for free until January 31, 2013. It turned out that after this free update, a pirated copy of the OS turns into a fully activated one.
The Verge portal decided to find out if this method really works. And he did it! An unlicensed copy of Windows 8 was able to turn a completely legal product.
Microsoft itself has not yet commented on the situation, but if it does not make the quickest decisions, the company's losses in this quarter will be even greater.
Source: Theverge.com
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