Lenovo says the Windows 7 product key leak is a hacker's

"NetEase Science and Technology News" August 5, in Friday, Lenovo OEM version of Windows 7 product Key (key) leaked, Microsoft immediately issued a notice, some leaked product key (Key) blacklisted.

Yesterday, Lenovo responded to media inquiries by saying: "The ISO image containing Windows 7 RTM (software provided to the manufacturer by Microsoft), OEM product keys and tag files was stolen and leaked at a Chinese hacker forum." "Pirated product key (key) has been disabled by Microsoft. Lenovo also said: "Lenovo strongly advises users not to download windows 7 from illegal sources." "Because pirated software can lead to viruses, malicious code attacks.

In Friday, Microsoft said in the Bulletin "Windows 7 OEM Product Key leaks" that the disclosed key is primarily for OEMs to be pre-installed on the new computer, and that it is extremely important to prohibit the sale of PCs using this key. Disabling a compromised product key is primarily to prevent users from becoming victims because there is a huge risk that a user is using a compromised product key. "Our goal is not to stop ' mad scientists ' from hunting for knowledge, but to protect our users from pirated commercial software," Microsoft said. We will continue to improve our anti-piracy platform and do our best to deal with possible future threats. ”

It is reported that through leaked Lenovo OEM "omnipotent key", pirated users can modify the BIOS, activate Windows 7 Ultimate.

For users of Vista purchase from June 26, 2009 to January 31, 2010, Lenovo will provide Windows 7 upgrade services free of charge.