Rebel=UK= Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Microsoft targets counterfeiters with product replacement offerSpecial offer: real software for fake Microsoft has come up with a strategy it thinks will encourage users to help it in the fight against piracy: the Windows XP Counterfeit Project. The company is inviting anyone unsure as to the legitimacy of their Windows XP software to submit their product to Microsoft for analysis. Software that is found to be counterfeit will be replaced for free subject to the Terms and Conditions of the offer. The project will allow Microsoft to collate intelligence quickly and work with the authorities to act decisively against illegal traders and other abusers. "Illegal software is a risk to users as it is less dependable, less secure and unsupported. I'd urge anyone who has suspicions to submit their Windows XP software for testing today," said Alex Hilton, Licence Compliance Manager at Microsoft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel=UK= Posted November 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 hmmm i might send mine off to see if its legit....ive got my suspicionswhat do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvw Posted November 26, 2004 Report Share Posted November 26, 2004 Well........the hologram appears to be missing for a start :blink: I don't think you'd get very far to be honest, the only thing in your favour is that Windows XP appears to be spelt correctly......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwp Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 My Windows XP is genuine. Some other bits and pieces?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Does this mean that if I make myself a fake XP CD with a fake hologram and Fake Key - that they will give me a real one in exchange ? :rolleyes: I wish they'd thought of this innovative idea 20 years ago ! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 It may be worth while adding that the scheme is only open to UK residents who bought a new computer with Windows XP pre installed on it.MS Replacement Offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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