Microsoft confirms Windows 7 activation leak

**MIG-31** · Jul 31, 2009, 08:18 PM

Alex Kochis, Microsoft's director of Genuine Windows, posted a blog late Thursday addressing the "leak of a special product key" of Windows 7 RTM (release to manufacturers). This confirmed the rumor on Tuesday that an ISO file of Windows 7 RTM sent to Lenovo that contains a master key--a number used to verify the authenticity of the software--was leaked to the Internet.
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Source: Zdnet

Falstaff · Jul 31, 2009, 08:27 PM

gosh....
i sure didnt see that coming...
NOT.

Mac Daddy · Aug 1, 2009, 01:39 AM

Lol

Good call on the other thread Mig and folks don't be afraid to continue the discussion on this thread just keep it within the rules.

Chaos · Aug 1, 2009, 02:27 PM

they will blacklist the Master key like they did with XP and Vista but it wont stop people

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Aug 1, 2009, 04:37 PM

I hate piraters! I mean why spend 3 grand on recording equipment when you can have the genuine product for tens time less?

Jul 31, 2009, 08:18 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Microsoft confirms Windows 7 activation leak Alex Kochis, Microsoft's director of Genuine Windows, posted a blog late Thursday addressing the "leak of a special product key" of Windows 7 RTM (release to manufacturers). This confirmed the rumor on Tuesday that an ISO file of Windows 7 RTM sent to Lenovo that contains a master key--a number used to verify the authenticity of the software--was leaked to the Internet. ____________ Source: Zdnet __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Jul 31, 2009, 08:27 PM	#2
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	Re: Microsoft confirms Windows 7 activation leak gosh.... i sure didnt see that coming... NOT. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Aug 1, 2009, 01:39 AM	#3
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 80 System Specs	Re: Microsoft confirms Windows 7 activation leak Lol Good call on the other thread Mig and folks don't be afraid to continue the discussion on this thread just keep it within the rules. __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Aug 1, 2009, 02:27 PM	#4
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	Re: Microsoft confirms Windows 7 activation leak they will blacklist the Master key like they did with XP and Vista but it wont stop people __________________

Aug 1, 2009, 04:37 PM	#5
~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: Microsoft confirms Windows 7 activation leak I hate piraters! I mean why spend 3 grand on recording equipment when you can have the genuine product for tens time less?