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No, since pirated software is illegal. Lots of pirated software is broken, meaning one or more functions of the software is unavailable or won't work such as automatic updates or registration. The process of patching it to remove the registration check may have damaged other things in the software. It is also possible that some pirated software contains malicious code, spyware, or viruses. Also, because you can't register, you can't receive technical support from the manufacturer. If it causes damage to your system, your hardware warranty will not cover it.
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When is it appropriate to install pirated software on a computer?
it is never appropriate to install pirated software
How can you say that a software is pirated?
Software that is pirated will not be sold from an autorized retail store. It might come in packaging that is not the original, or with a product keycode that is not on official packaging. Software piracy is highly illegal. Very often, you would already know it is pirated, since you were the one who searched for it in file-sharing software and downloaded a serial number or registration crack. Except in the case of counterfeit goods as described in the previous paragraph, most users of pirated software know it is pirated.
How do you get pirated software that lacks viruses?
Simple: Buy the Software! Pirated Software is illegal and you have no way of knowing whether it has viruses or not!
Is there a pirated version of Microsoft Word 7?
In a word, Yes.I would strongly not recommend downloading pirated software. I would suggest downloading Open Office from OpenOffice.org. It has all of Microsoft's software, but it's open source (legal).
What would happen if everyone used pirated software rather than bought software?
well all go to jail.
Illegal copies of commercial software are referred to as?
Pirated software
Is it legal to download pirated software if you own the original?
No. The pirated software is still illegal. You have the legal copy; use it or replace it in the proper way.
What is the name for illegally obtained software?
pirated
What would you do if you discovered that your employer was engaged in illegal activity like using pirated software?
Call the police
Should you download updates when you have pirated software?
By choosing to update your software, it will connect with the company website and transfer information. Some of that information is a serial number used to identify and operate that particular software. When the company notices that the serial number used to update is one that has been pirated or even used on many different computers all over the world, they will have record of your personal information and could prosecute you for theft of their software. In short, it's a bad idea to use pirated software if you don't want to go to jail. It's an even worse idea to contact the company itself and tell them you are using pirated software (which is what it usually does when you update) and go to jail.
What is offtheshelf software?
Software which is not pirated. A legal tender purchased from the store. Software which is not specifically designed for a customers requirements.
Does BBmuss skuxx sell pirated games?
I've met BBmuss skuxx before and no he is anti software piracy, so no he doesn't sell, make or distribute any pirated software
