Microsoft to scan for pirates every 90 days
Microsoft is to step up its fight against counterfeit software by issuing an update for Windows 7 that will check every 90 days to see if users have attempted to circumvent its activation processes.
Many users around the world have implemented “hacks” to enable them to circumvent Microsoft’s activation processes and use pirated software. With its update, Windows Activation Technologies Update for Windows 7, Microsoft is intending to identify users who have implemented hacks.
Upon finding evidence of a hack, Microsoft’s update - due for release Tuesday - will install a watermark on the user’s desktop warning that they must only use a genuine copy of Windows and repeatedly prompting the user to buy.
