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Sunday, March 16, 2008 3:15 PM
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Microsoft does not authorize any third-party web site to offer any
of its products for download. The only authorized site
to purchase genuine Microsoft software via download is
Windows MarketPlace: http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/
Word to the wise: If software pricing is significantly below market value,
the software is most likely to be pirated, counterfeit, non-genuine and bogus!The web site you referenced has been reported to piracy@microsoft.com
Sunday, March 16, 2008 3:20 PMModerator
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Microsoft does not authorize any third-party web site to offer any
of its products for download. The only authorized site
to purchase genuine Microsoft software via download is
Windows MarketPlace: http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/
Word to the wise: If software pricing is significantly below market value,
the software is most likely to be pirated, counterfeit, non-genuine and bogus!The web site you referenced has been reported to piracy@microsoft.com
Sunday, March 16, 2008 3:20 PMModerator -
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Microsoft Corporation thanks you for your recent correspondence to our Anti-Piracy team. As an international company that believes in protecting intellectual property, Microsoft devotes substantial time and effort towards fighting software piracy, and we appreciate your shared interest in this cause.
Our staff promptly handles questions or requests for information on software piracy. We actively pursue all reports of possible unauthorized copying and/or distribution of Microsoft software. Due to the sensitive legal nature of these matters, it is not possible for us to provide feedback or updates about actions taken on your submission. However, this in no way reduces the importance of your submission to us. Please be assured that every submission is taken seriously, investigated, and followed by whatever action is deemed necessary.
Microsoft makes available valuable information you can use to protect yourself from pirated software, as well as information about Microsoft initiatives designed to protect customers and combat software piracy. To find out more, visit www.microsoft.com/genuine and www.microsoft.com/piracy where you can learn to recognize genuine Microsoft software and learn more about Microsoft's licensing policies.
Additional information -
Reporting Software Piracy to Microsoft Online:
https://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/en/reports/report.aspx
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Reporting Software Piracy to Microsoft within USA or Canada: Call 1-800-RU-LEGIT
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Reporting Software Piracy to Microsoft outside of USA or Canada:
Visit http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/Reporting_out.mspx for local telephone numbers
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For information on recognizing genuine Microsoft software acquired with a new PC:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell
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Microsoft Authorized Distributors: Visit https://partner.microsoft.com/US/licensing/acquirelicenses/distributors
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Microsoft Authorized OEM Distributors: Visit http://www.microsoft.com/oem
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Listing of Microsoft volume licensing programs: Visit http://www.microsoft.com/licensing
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Additional information about Anti-Piracy from the Business Software Alliance:
Visit http://www.bsa.org.
Once again, we thank you for your interest and participation in fighting software piracy!
Yours sincerely,
Microsoft Corporation
Anti-Piracy TeamSunday, March 16, 2008 3:28 PMModerator