Difference between genuine windows and warez version
February 6th, 2022
I have no operating system at the moment for my desktop and was thinking about getting one from here, im not particularly technical, my family who will also use this computor are even more hopeless, so i need a reliable windows OS (not linux or any other due to hunting down drivers and other fiddly stuff) but that also doesnt need constant special cracks or whatever applied everytime i want to update, install and do all the other things genuine windows users do.Do you think thats possible if i download a copy from here or should i just go and pay the price for a genuine one and avoid potential hassle?
Also, as this is a fresh install and i can choose between win 7 or 8 which one do u think i should get? Its mostly for boring work stuff and i dont have a toughscreen monitor..nor will i get one
Appreciate any replies. Thanks
iam using Cracked Windows 7,No Problem with Updates, it Downloads Automatically
Not Sure about Windows 8
You Wont Find The Difference Between Them,Just Use The Money To Upgrade any Parts of The PC
Genuine is good, its not very expensive, especially the OEM pack.
windows 8/8.1 ud need to activate them by phone or have a genuine key cause theres no activator to perm activate them any that says they do are hacktivators and can ruin your system
do you know any university students ? they sometimes gets loads of windows licenses for free (MS dreamspark)
Linux isnt as bad as you think, drivers are installed just as easily as on Win8, if they are available
If your not a gamer, give linux a chance, you wont even need a anti virus
I was thinking of going with a ver of win 7 pro from here and if it doesnt pan out the way id like to, then buy a genuine win 8 and do a fresh install.Does anyone know if installing a fresh copy of win 8 over a ver of win 7 would cause any problems? Unfortunatly i dont know of anyone whom i could get a license for free from. I only have a finite budget and would rather spend the money on a better processor.
= free, obviously.
supporting windows/apple = a lot of cash, for some.
I personally prefer , you can find activators all over the Internet and maybe some windows keys too.
I run windows 7 on several computers, some that have been activated via Daz Loader and some are “genuine” but yeah…
windows 7 .ISO from here:
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/links-for-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-microsofts-official-distributer/
and Daz Loader:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/24901-Windows-Loader-Current-release-information
I’d download and use the Daz Loader rather than pay for windows, both do the same thing.
If your not a gamer, give linux a chance, you wont even need a anti virus
At the moment the only perment activation is for windows 8 not 8.1 and office 2013 via a local KMS hosted in a vm.
Just install the enterprise versions, They don’t stop working if you don’t activate just nag you.
If your not a gamer, give linux a chance, you wont even need a anti virus
not trying to hi jack the OP’s thread but can’t you install 8, activate it and then update to 8.1? or will that mess up the activation?
Just install the enterprise versions, They don't stop working if you don't activate just nag you.
like a girlfriend, nags you to do things you don’t want to do!
People who run Windows 7 seem to have no issues in this regard.
If your not a gamer, give linux a chance, you wont even need a anti virus
No you won’t. If you stick to the official repos you will never have this problem.
Hi Just download windows 7 easy and the best operating system microsoft has made.
I have no operating system at the moment for my desktop and was thinking about getting one from here, im not particularly technical, my family who will also use this computor are even more hopeless, so i need a reliable windows OS (not linux or any other due to hunting down drivers and other fiddly stuff) but that also doesnt need constant special cracks or whatever applied everytime i want to update, install and do all the other things genuine windows users do.Do you think thats possible if i download a copy from here or should i just go and pay the price for a genuine one and avoid potential hassle?
Also, as this is a fresh install and i can choose between win 7 or 8 which one do u think i should get? Its mostly for boring work stuff and i dont have a toughscreen monitor..nor will i get one
Appreciate any replies. Thankshttp://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/7126-The-Official-Windows-7-Repository
Best loader to use is daz loader http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/24901-Windows-Loader-Current-release-information
I have used daz loader on 3 pc all updateable and they are all fine with windows 7 iso downloads and burned to disc or you could make a bootable usb flash drive if you want.
I was thinking of going with a ver of win 7 pro from here and if it doesnt pan out the way id like to, then buy a genuine win 8 and do a fresh install.Does anyone know if installing a fresh copy of win 8 over a ver of win 7 would cause any problems? Unfortunately i dont know of anyone whom i could get a license for free from. I only have a finite budget and would rather spend the money on a better processor.
Dont worry,There wouldn’t be any problem ,since you are going to format the HDD
Buy a Good Intel Processor which meets Your Needs
This is the Topic about Which They are Taking about(Free Windows 8.1)
http://www.google.com?t=18922602
But it didnt work for anyone
put it this way..i’ve never bought a single windows oem. Always got it from and never had any problems . …this is going on what now 15 years?
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Are you seriously asking for an OS recommendation without providing the computer specs?
It’s a vital piece of the puzzle! so i need a reliable windows OS (not linux or any other due to hunting down drivers and other fiddly stuff)
I’d say that Windows OS’s in general (Since Win2k) are fairly reliable. But make no mistake, Reliability is not strictly OS-Dependent, No computer is immune to hardware problems, Which can occur at random really, And also, On the software side, There are sometimes buggy drivers or apps, And Windows is highly vulnerable to Viruses/Spyware (So your computer could easily get infected with these if you don’t use proper security software, Or if you don’t apply common sense when downloading stuff!) And then there are also the user-induced problems from improper use (Accidentally changing settings they shouldn’t or deleting important system files) so for the most part, Improper computer use = Problems!
As far as Linux goes, I disagree with your remarks, The Linux kernel has MUCH better out-of-the-box hardware support than Windows and rarely one would need to “hunt down” for drivers (And this is not as complicated as you might think btw!) and what “fiddly” stuff are you referring to? im not particularly technical, my family who will also use this computor are even more hopeless
If you ask me, This would be a very good reason to go with Linux (Unless it’s gonna be used for gaming, Or if there’s a particular Windows-Only software you can’t do without)
Windows is the #1 most used OS in the world, However, Because of this fact, The vast majority of Viruses/Spyware are made specifically to run on Windows OS’s. Now, If you use common sense and proper security software, You might get away with it and have a clean computer, But if you don’t, Sooner or later an infection would occur, Which will be very difficult to get rid of (Might even require an OS reinstall) and you’d be risking files being corrupted/deleted, Or personal documents/login credentials being stolen (And that’s not even the worst of it, Did you know that a webcam can be used by hackers as a spying tool to take pictures covertly or stream room audio? Well now you do!)
Point is, Windows applications cannot run under Linux (Not unless you specifically choose to run one via an emulator) so it’s not automatic. Security wise, A person who is not very tech savvy would be far safer on Linux than Windows! So given your particular situation, Linux would be better. You don’t need to be a computer expert to use it btw, These days, There are plenty of user-friendly distro’s.
Cracked Windows 8 and 7 both work flawlessly.
You have nothing to worry about.
I recommend windows 7 though…
8 is also good with a couple of tweaks.
PS: I’m using Win 8
I’d recommend Linux Mint. You probably won’t need to install any driver at all. Usually works out of the box. And it’s quite stable unless you install loads of apps. You should give it a try.
People who run Windows 7 seem to have no issues in this regard.
If your not a gamer, give linux a chance, you wont even need a anti virus
No you won't. If you stick to the official repos you will never have this problem.
official repos wont save you from network attacks like man in the middle etc
Same with windows even if you only use applications from the store. Endpoint security is so light these days its idiocy not to use it
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My comment referred to virus issues. Man in middle attacks can be mitigated by using ssl and vpn from any platform you use. Linux does not have issues like Windows does because there is no such piracy culture in Linux. There is far less opportunity for malicious software to make it into Linux. In fact, I think I have just answered OP’s question about the difference between genuine and .
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If a motivated and well funded hacking group targets you, it doesn’t matter what you use.
Linux has only a mere 1.4% of the Operating System (OS) market and the reason for that is that nobody wants it even though Linux has been going for many years ….. so give Linux a total miss.
I have Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 installed on a dual boot and both of these are working nicely (Windows 7 with the DAZ loader and Windows 8.1 with KMSpico).
I have never purchased any OS in the last 30 years or so, all mine have been versions (full versions with activation cracks) and I’ve never had any problems ………. so, download a version and keep your money in your pocket …….. then if you have any problems installing just come back to the board for help.
Windows 98 is the only OS I have ever purchased, but I didn’t buy it as a single purchase. It came pre-installed on a new PC I bought and there was a Windows 98 CD that came with it.
Linux has only a mere 1.4% of the Operating System (OS) market and the reason for that is that nobody wants it even though Linux has been going for many years ..... so give Linux a total miss.
Come on SaturnSid, is that the REAL reason? The real reason is Windows comes pre-installed on new computers, jeez even I am counted as a Windows user, even though my first job is always to replace it with Linux. The question you should ask yourself is “What percentage of the worlds top super computers run Linux”? Then when you get the answer ask ‘Why”?
I have Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 installed on a dual boot and both of these are working nicely (Windows 7 with the DAZ loader and Windows 8.1 with KMSpico).
Congratulations, just means you are lucky. I know many people who have been burned by software.
I have never purchased any OS in the last 30 years or so, all mine have been versions (full versions with activation cracks) and I've never had any problems .......... so, download a version and keep your money in your pocket ........ then if you have any problems installing just come back to the board for help.
Will ask for help very often, mostly for validation, activation, removing malware and virus etc Windows 98 is the only OS I have ever purchased, but I didn't buy it as a single purchase. It came pre-installed on a new PC I bought and there was a Windows 98 CD that came with it.
Congratulations, just means you are lucky. I know many people who have been burned by software.
Gezzzz! What’s luck got to do with it??? 30 years of luck just ain’t that realistic dude! .. It’s where you get it what you do with it once you have it that is important ….. and in all those years I have had no problems worth mentioning with software across the board.
I’d suggest that the many people you know who have had problems with are those with little or no knowledge of what they are doing.
The question you should ask yourself is "What percentage of the worlds top super computers run Linux"
Who gives a shite what operating system super computers use …. I can’t see any member here on having one of those in their bedroom …… can you!!!!
So I guess your advice is …… ‘Unless you got a supercomputer occupying the whole of your house avoid Linux at all costs!!’
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You have just described the average Windows user dude “those with little or no knowledge of what they are doing”
The point dude that I am making is if your info is vitally important and speed + security + stability is critical then there is only ONE option — and it ain’t Windows….And FYI is peeeves me off when people put down an OS that they know absolutely nothing about.
You have just described the average Windows user dude "those with little or no knowledge of what they are doing"
The point dude that I am making is if your info is vitally important and speed + security + stability is critical then there is only ONE option --- and it ain't Windows....And FYI is peeeves me off when people put down an OS that they know absolutely nothing about.
Firstly, the ‘security’ issue is well over exaggerated for the average home user (and in the main that is what we are talking about here on this forum) ……… a lot of it is just blag from anti virus companies to sell their software at inflated prices. Secondly DUDE, I tried Linux out on a dual boot for about six months some time ago but I much preferred windows and got rid of linux.
What I DO know about is my experience using computers at home for the past 30 + years and as far as I’m concerned security is mostly blag and the best OS is Windows.
those with little or no knowledge of what they are doing
Well now, that gave me a good laugh. When needed I build my own PC’s from scratch and install all the stuff myself ……………. AND I don’t have any issues with viruses and the like ……… so I’d say I have a reasonable amount of knowledge about what I’m doing. ……… You and your ‘many people’ seem to be the ones having problems using but I don’t ….. and I’m sure other members here will come to their own conclusions regarding that. razor by name perhaps, but your ain’t very sharp are you!!
You have just described the average Windows user dude "those with little or no knowledge of what they are doing"
The point dude that I am making is if your info is vitally important and speed + security + stability is critical then there is only ONE option --- and it ain't Windows....And FYI is peeeves me off when people put down an OS that they know absolutely nothing about.
Firstly, the 'security' issue is well over exaggerated for the average home user (and in the main that is what we are talking about here on this forum) ......... a lot of it is just blag from anti virus companies to sell their software at inflated prices. Secondly DUDE, I tried Linux out on a dual boot for about six months some time ago but I much preferred windows and got rid of linux.
Wow! 6 months in dual boot, you must be a guru You fail to say when this happened and what dist you used, but you obviously stayed in your comfort zone and with what you know. Nothing wrong with that, but don’t claim to know the system.
What I DO know about is my experience using computers at home for the past 30 + years and as far as I'm concerned security is mostly blag and the best OS is Windows.
I can respect that, maybe you should learn the same instead of criticizing an OS based on your 6 months of fame. those with little or no knowledge of what they are doing
I simply repeated what you said. If you quoted my whole comment it would have been obvious
Well now, that gave me a good laugh. When needed I build my own PC's from scratch and install all the stuff myself ................ AND I don't have any issues with viruses and the like ......... so I'd say I have a reasonable amount of knowledge about what I'm doing. ......... You and your 'many people' seem to be the ones having problems using but I don't ..... and I'm sure other members here will come to their own conclusions regarding that.
I also build my own PC’s when needed. In my Windows days in the 1990’s I used to do a lot of reverse engineering programs and I was handy with soft-ice. Then I found Linux and everything changed, in those days it was quite basic, programs had to be compiled, scripts had to be written but it was fast, solid and I ran a dual boot setup. In the early 2000’s I cut the umbilical cord and ditched Windows. Linux has looked after me and my family and then most of the neighborhood ever since. Now my 13yo daughter is the Linux guru, she compiles her own kernels writes advanced scripts and has overtaken me in many areas. Her correspondence with other “Linux kids” from around the world gives me much confidence in the future of Linux.
razor by name perhaps, but your ain't very sharp are you!!
That wasn’t very nice. Oh BTW I am equally comfortable with all OS systems, Linux, BSD, Apple Mac, Unix and Windows. I just enjoy Linux the most because the code is open, meaning that I always know what is under my hood.