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When someone pirates software they are stealing something that otherwise would have to be purchased. Many torrent sites have illegal downloads for free that may have viruses in them.
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When is it appropriate to install pirated software on a computer?
it is never appropriate to install pirated software
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!
What is meant by software piracy?
Software piracy pertains to an unauthorized reproduction of licensed software. Pirated copies of these software might work like a regular licensed one but the licensing keys are illegally produced.
What is meant by piracy?
Software piracy pertains to an unauthorized reproduction of licensed software. Pirated copies of these software might work like a regular licensed one but the licensing keys are illegally produced.
Illegal copies of commercial software are referred to as?
Pirated software
What is meant by licensing Microsoft download?
Licensing Microsoft download is a term that is used to make sure that you are downloading non pirated software so that Microsoft can earn money from the software they created.
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
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.
Would you want your software pirated?
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.
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
