Windows 7 prevents unauthorized versions from being used.

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Bubzkittys
Member

08-17-2016, 02:31 AM

Hey everyone, there was an issue at my school recently. They started using pirated Windows 7 and automatic updates last week. The next day everything worked fine until they turned it on. Login icons appeared but clicking one caused a spinning pinwheel effect and a brief flash back to the login screen. Mostly seems like the user server had some trouble, though there’s no evidence of a system-wide problem. Everything is running locally on each machine. I’m not involved with their systems—I’m just a student. Honestly, it looks like Microsoft released that update. I’m using a legal Windows 10 version without issues. It seems to be unrelated to hardware. I even tried Ubuntu from my flash drive and it worked perfectly. Curious if anyone else has faced this issue.

Bubzkittys

08-17-2016, 02:31 AM #1

JensenBob
Junior Member

08-17-2016, 08:24 AM

No, your school is not using pirated Windows.

JensenBob

08-17-2016, 08:24 AM #2

No, your school is not using pirated Windows.

Kivl
Member

08-24-2016, 04:48 PM

Thanks to MSDN and BizSpark, all my software operates from a compliant Windows version. Many people use the same setup.

Kivl

08-24-2016, 04:48 PM #3

Thanks to MSDN and BizSpark, all my software operates from a compliant Windows version. Many people use the same setup.

KYUUBl
Member

106

08-25-2016, 05:49 PM

They might have stolen a master disc, or perhaps they purchased it for a school, which would explain the low prices.

KYUUBl

08-25-2016, 05:49 PM #4

They might have stolen a master disc, or perhaps they purchased it for a school, which would explain the low prices.

Ytueur
Member

08-28-2016, 04:30 PM

Is this permissible? A school possessing pirated Windows copies could face significant consequences. Ensure you understand the legal implications.

Ytueur

08-28-2016, 04:30 PM #5

Is this permissible? A school possessing pirated Windows copies could face significant consequences. Ensure you understand the legal implications.

HolgerHolm95
Junior Member

08-30-2016, 05:16 AM

We don't encourage illegal downloads and I personally don't engage in piracy, so the answer is NO.

HolgerHolm95

08-30-2016, 05:16 AM #6

We don't encourage illegal downloads and I personally don't engage in piracy, so the answer is NO.

Designx
Member

219

09-03-2016, 02:50 AM

I'm curious about what the area plans to do next.

Designx

09-03-2016, 02:50 AM #7

I'm curious about what the area plans to do next.

cjmd2002
Junior Member

09-10-2016, 09:37 PM

It's against the law, but Microsoft has stated they aren't particularly concerned, meaning unless Microsoft takes action, there will be no consequences.

cjmd2002

09-10-2016, 09:37 PM #8

It's against the law, but Microsoft has stated they aren't particularly concerned, meaning unless Microsoft takes action, there will be no consequences.

AmazinglyCool
Senior Member

695

09-11-2016, 08:32 PM

Windows doesn't limit pirated versions of Windows

AmazinglyCool

09-11-2016, 08:32 PM #9

Windows doesn't limit pirated versions of Windows

JEL2112
Member

102

09-17-2016, 02:45 AM

#10

Interesting question! It seems someone might be curious about a school's actions regarding Windows 7.

JEL2112

09-17-2016, 02:45 AM #10

Interesting question! It seems someone might be curious about a school's actions regarding Windows 7.

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