Cracked Windows & risks?
January 29th, 2020
I’d like to know something.
I’ve bought a used computer 2 days ago, the seller seemed trustworthy so I wasn’t suspicious. The computer works perfectly, it’s very fast but when I checked the parameters in depth, I saw a button “Activate Windows” where it said that my licence of Win 8.1 would expire in March 2016, so around 180 days. The thing is, the windows installed in Win 8.1 enterprise.
After checking on internet, I saw that many cracked version of Win 8.1 enterprise match with the 180 days activation thing.
To be honest, I’m a big noob at cracking so I’m not familiar with everything related to it.
i called back my seller, he was surprise and gave me another activation key to enter, and when I did, the Windows was activated, the button ‘Activate Windows’ in PC parameter menu disappeared. He told me he get these keys with his work microsoft account, something like that I didn’t get it;
But now, I’m wondering if the version I have is cracked, if he could have put a keylogger or something in the windows system files.
I don’t know what are the risks I’m exposed , and if such a keylogger/malware would be present, how can I detect it? Malwarebytes, ZHPDiag didn’t detect anything, my computer is fast, there is no suspect background processes (but if the keylogger is on a system file, I won’t detect it) so I request help of you experts here.
I downloaded Wireshark because people said we can know if we have a malware/virus/keylogger thanks to this, but hell I don’t understand this software, I tried to see tutorials, but unless to know where to look, it’s hard to identify if we are infected or not.
Thanks for any help guys !!
Just format and install the same version again with the key he gave you to be sure it’s a clean version. Though if you paid for a window license with the computer this way he is scamming you cause if the key stops working it’s not like you can call Microsoft to fix the key. You will have to contact him and hope he replies to sort it. Maybe he replies now but what about in 2 years? It really depends what you paid for.
Given the key/s had a time limit probably meant for people at School/Uni.. Pretty dodge, but can work for a limited time.. Best to buy a cheap legit 40$ key 7/8 and upgrade or even crack it from here… Here you can get a one (legit) for 40$ us for pro 8 and update it to 10… http://www.cdkeyhouse.com/
Thanks for your answer guys.
Just format and install the same version again with the key he gave you to be sure it's a clean version.
I would like to do it, however I don’t know where I can find the iso of Windows 8.1 Enterprise, I searched on google but I only found trials iso. Besides, when I go on “PC parameters”, and “Delete all and re install Windows”, I got an error message : (translated from french)
“Insert Media Some files are missing. Your windows installation or recovery medial will provide these files”
the key stops working it's not like you can call Microsoft to fix the key
The key can stop working at one point, even though right now my computer say Windows is active?
Given the key/s had a time limit probably meant for people at School/Uni.. Pretty dodge, but can work for a limited time.. Best to buy a cheap legit 40$ key 7/8 and upgrade or even crack it from here...
Here you can get a one (legit) for 40$ us for pro 8 and update it to 10...
Well, the second key he told me to enter worked for life activation, however, when I check in “cmd” with the command “powershell “(Get-WmiObject -query ‘select * from SoftwareLicensingService’).OA3xOriginalProductKey” to verify my key, I was stunned to see that the key listed is different from the one I enter to activate Windows.
How is it even possible.
By the way, thanks for the link, I wonder how they can provides a cheap version of 8.1 being legit ! U say I would be able to upgrade to Win 10 so I probably will do this, because I don’t trust the Windows installed on my computer now, and trying to reinstall it I have issue cause I don’t know where to find a clean win 8.1 enterprise iso, since the key I have is only for enterprise version.
Pretty sure you can upgrade 7 and 8 keys for say another 10 months… So have a bit of time, but done leave it till the last minute.. Im unsure myself (how they do it cheap), but if you look at the site, its mainly for games.. The games work 100% for multiplayer say, so there legit, and I know for a fact you wont have a problem, game or operating system..
If I was right the school keys are for like 20$ US lol for so many years.. Either, or, glad I could help…
Ok well I beleive I’ll do it (hope it works no matter the country you live in), since there is seemingly no way to download an iso for the full 8.1 enterprise. But first, I’ll try to find it lol, so if you or anyone have a suggestion, I’m open. I wouldn’t mind to stay on Win 8.1 enterprise if it keeps updated at the condition I’m sure the windows files I have are clean.
To save you time, you register the key (they email to you, usually within an hour) with windows and dl straight from them (Microsoft) to make sure you have the right version.. Then you can upgrade when wanted for up to 10 more months, to Win 10.. Also location dont matter, except converting to US dollars for payment (even though its a Russian site..)… “Download Information:
A unique Retail key is emailed which can be activated on the publishers website. The publisher will provide a direct digital download for the title.”
http://www.cdkeyhouse.com/antivirus-software/1077-microsoft-windows-81-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-.html
For the record I have nothing to do with the site, except buying from them, just helping.. The above link is the one you want…
Didnt read the last bit.. You can maybe or may not be able to do that given your version is Enterprise and the one I gave you is Professional. You can go to activation and change cd key.. not sure how it works on changing versions of the same 8.1.. have to look that up your self..
Id presume worse case you keep all files and update the OS… like going from 7 to 8 etc..?? better check around first though..
No problem , glad you help me, really !
So I will repeat what I understood (sorry my english is bad so I need to be sure that I understood)
I buy the item from cdkeyhouse, they will email me a Win 8.1 key (not a enterprise Win 8.1 key, we are agree), then with this key, I go on Windows, enter my key somewhere (I assume the link will be listed in the email too) which will enables me to download Windows 8.1.
I don’t think I understood correctly, since from what I know, first you download windows 8.1 iso, install it on a DVD or USB, reboot your computer and follow steps and then enter a key (the one then I would have bought on cdkeyhouse).
Besides, when come the steps when I need to install all the drivers : http://www.asus.com/fr/supportonly/R510JK/HelpDesk_Download
Because I don’t understand when I have to install them, should i install them on another USB drive or on the same bootable USB?
Thanks for your help lol, I realise I’m not an easy case
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I think what ive typed is right, but maybe as I say below email the sight to make sure first. They know better then me.. Easier then that.. Enter the key to where it says to in the legit microsoft sight.. It will work as more as an update, not an ISO.. so will update your comp to the correct version, with out having to burn onto a cd/dvd or usb for example…. After that, you can install updates, unless you want to instantly update to 10.. Update to 10 and 10 will find all your your updates.. I have a bit of knowlege but from here the sight mentioned have an email and can give you better advice then I can.. Not being rude, just saying they would be better people to talk to.. Good luck with it..
(Make sure to state you are going from Enterprise 8.1 to Professional 8.1)..
Well, the thing is I’m more concerned about the fact the version of Windows I have now may contain keyloggers/malware rather than the fact the key I entered is hacked or not.
This is why I want to format the computer.
you will have options to do that with the key you get, but mention it to the site to be certain.. You can burn to cd or usb and upgrade, as well as format. So they will give you a key to download an ISO then, and do a fresh install. I can guarentee that will work.. Thought you wanted to just upgrade, but that makes things even easier.. (for you) Go ahead and do it, wont be a hassle considering..
Well i’m lost now lol sorry , I didn’t get it.
The thing is, my current Windows version is Windows Enterprise, and if I buy this item, I will have a key for Windows 8.1 Pro.
I want to get rid of every files that are currently on computer to have a clean, trustworthy system.
So will it it possible to download the Windows 8.1 Pro iso (where?) , enter the key I will buy from the website and realise my new installation?
Yeah, with the key you get to download the windows and burn it to USB or CD/DVD and do a clean install with the emailed key… Easier then I first thought you wanted to do..
When you install it choose to format the computer, and what you want will happen..(in the install it may say delete all files)..(same thing)
If you are going to pirate it get Enterprise edition, Get the MSDN isos of a torrent or download and compare the hashes to those on MSDN if they match then you have an original copy.
If you don’t want to install any crack on the PC that’s fine, You can use a virtual machine or an old PC that you don’t use anymore and install this
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/41010-KMSEmulator-KMS-Client-and-Server-Emulation-Source
On the old PC (The KMS Service only) then assign the old PC a static ip and charge the KMS service. After this is done you should be able to activate windows and office by using the commands suggested here
http://its.virginia.edu/software/mslicenses/activate.html#win8office with the IP of your old pc/virtual machine in place of okms.eservices.virginia.edu
This means no dodgy software has to be installed on your work or home pc just a network activation server on the isolated pc. For even more security you could configure your router to firewall everything to and from this pc except tcp1688 which is the Microsoft activation port.
The bad news is you have to either leave the old pc or vm all the time or power it every 100 days and do a slmgr /ato on the pc to reactivate it.
With KMS the office and windows need to connect to the local activation server every 180 days as long as you keep doing this you can use the software indefinitely.
Just use KMSpico (I use it on Windows 8.1 Enterprise) ……… job done!
:O Wow guys you talk alien to me lol, i’m a newbie in IT and hacking.
My seller told me he got the license key from his works, and used something called MAK Instead of KMS, though I don’t understand neither of it.
here a link of a scan I made on my computer with ZHPDiag (perhaps it’s a french software)
http://www.cjoint.com/c/EIwiIxEUv3J
You can see that it is listed this:
---\\ Informations sur les produits Windows (8) - 0s
~ Windows Server License Manager Script : OK
~ Licence Script File Génération : OK
~ Windows(R) Operating System, VOLUME_MAK channel <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Windows ID Activation : OK
~ Windows Partial Key : 4M33Q
Windows License : OK
~ Windows Remaining Initializations Number : 1000
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