Windows 7 OEM key Leaks "Universal Key" blacklisted

Microsoft has announced that the Windows 7 RTM final version is selected as build 7600.16385.090713-1255 and that http://www.aliyun.com/zixun/aggregation/33946.html "> OEMs will get the Windows 7 RTM software image after Microsoft officially announces RTM, and according to the Convention, Microsoft will pick some OEM vendors to the Microsoft headquarters to pick up the RTM code personally.

July 26, we have reported that Microsoft selected parts of the OEM manufacturer to Microsoft headquarters to collect the RTM code personally. Sony, Lenovo, Dell, Hewlett-Packard and other eight OEM manufacturers arrived at Microsoft headquarters and obtained the Windows 7 RTM code, and this fall will be a variety of pre-installed Windows 7 products appear in the market. Users can buy computers with Windows 7 operating systems in their right.

A few days ago, Microsoft Windows 7 activation mechanism was cracked, the crack is based on a leaked Lenovo OEM "Universal key", which means that pirated users can use this leaked Lenovo OEM product key to modify the BIOS and activate Windows 7 Ultimate. Microsoft responded today by acknowledging Windows 7 OEM key leaks and saying it has cooperated with "the vendor" and plans to blacklist the "Universal Key" before Windows 7 is officially released in October.

"Our main objective is to protect users from unknowingly becoming victims, because users who use pirated software are at risk of being attacked by malware and hackers," Microsoft said. Our aim is not to stop ' crazy scientists ' from hunting for knowledge, but to protect our users from the damage of pirated commercial software. We will continue to improve our anti-piracy platform and do our best to deal with possible future threats. ”

"The use of this key requires a combination of a PC made by the manufacturer," said Alex Kochis, Microsoft's legitimate Windows director, who has worked with "the manufacturer" to ensure that users who purchase genuine Windows 7 can activate the system normally. At the same time, Microsoft will alert users using leaked keys to warn them that they are using pirated windows.

Microsoft has made it clear that there is no way the PC using this key is available on the market. The detection mechanism in Windows 7 is a significant improvement over previous versions, and it includes Windows activation technology (Windows activation Technologies) designed to handle this type of situation, Users with such tools and methods are sure to be tracked by Windows.