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B2B Articles - Sep 30, 2009 11:18:22 PM - By Ironpaper

Microsoft Seeks To Block Counterfeit Windows From Receiving Auto Updates

Microsoft's Genuine Windows team has decided on a new approach to stop the distribution and use of counterfeit Windows copies. Microsoft will now block users of counterfeit Windows copies from receiving  security-oriented downloads like patches or defensive software. This decision did not come easy to the Microsoft team, as one possible outcome of this decision may aid the spread of viruses and malware.