1983-2011 Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Is it safe to download windows 7 from a torrent site or will it contain keylogger, malware and other hidden viruses???
DomainK Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Every single file you download from the internet could be full of undesirable bugs. You have to be sure of the source. And it's always wise to let your antivirus examine the files before using them.
1983-2011 Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 Every single file you download from the internet could be full of undesirable bugs. You have to be sure of the source. And it's always wise to let your antivirus examine the files before using them. even if i get clearance from AVG, would there still be hidden viruses that it would not be able to detect
DomainK Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 even if i get clearance from AVG' date=' would there still be hidden viruses that it would not be able to detect[/quote'] AVG is good, but there is always a chance that some bugs would get past your security. But it's a risk one has to take, especially if the file is downloaded from unreliable sources.
lonestarranger Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Why do we have to openly condone piracy? :((
DomainK Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Why do we have to openly condone piracy? :(( No one is condoning it. He asked about the possibility of getting virus if a pirated MS software is downloaded. It could be because of his interest in computer security. He never said that he has downloaded or is going to download such software. Similarly, I answered telling him the possibilities, I did not encourage him to download any illegal software on the net. Simple. If someone asks about the law regarding murder in certain circumstances and someone else answers it, will you accuse them of condoning murder?
deathmonger Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 No. Chill. Nothing will happen. Even I am running pirated windows on which I play my pirated video games and listen to my pirated music and watch my pirated movies.
akshayxyz Posted January 16, 2012 Posted January 16, 2012 Customized editions/packs are more likely to be 'bugged' - regardless of number of positive reviews online. But, with the 'original' releases, you will need to run some crack, unless its some simple registry fix - ( that one can verify ), there is always a risk that the 'crack' can plant some virus or backdoor or something.
1983-2011 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Posted February 26, 2012 I've downloaded Windows Loader v2.0.1 and removed Windows not Genuine pop up, hoping its safe:pray:
ganeshran Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Most pirated software have trojans or worms in them. Better to avoid them as much as possible - atleast the operating system and the antivirus. Any other software, you can run inside a virtual machine to be on the safer side.
Stuge Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Go to msdn and find out the Windows 7 version .Download that version of iso only . You can find version[file name] number under "detail tab" http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx?pv=36:350#searchTerm=&ProductFamilyId=350&Languages=en&PageSize=10&PageIndex=0&FileId=0
Texy Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Always download from a reputated source Don't download any torrent without reading comments/reviews from previous users..if a torrent doesn't have any comments or reviews...DO NOT download Create partition and also install Linux - Ubuntu pref stable version...Linux is open source and legit and can always be a back up in case WIN falters If you're in college...you can always buy WIN at a cheaper student price and it will be legit
ganeshran Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 @OP, if you want an operating system for free, why not download Linux? :dontknow:
Old guy Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 been using ultimate edition on pc for a while now gave no problem i downloaded some loader to make it genuine copy had 2 pc's back then..so new one has orignal and old one had xp before :winky:
yoda Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 only heard of folks downloading pirated versions of app sw, not the OS itself. how about the hw? do you gaize steal them? :hahaha:
Old guy Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 only heard of folks downloading pirated versions of app sw' date=' not the OS itself.[b'] how about the hw? do you gaize steal them? :hahaha: :secret:
achilles Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 Ask your friend to download it for you. If the file was bugged, you shall know :D
akshayxyz Posted February 27, 2012 Posted February 27, 2012 at first install in a VM ( e.g. VirtualBox), and run the required tests/scans ( for malwares, viruses, rootkits, suspicious network activity) in the VM-image - that still is not foolproof, but reduces the risk significantly.
Sachin=GOD Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 I've downloaded Windows Loader v2.0.1 and removed Windows not Genuine pop up' date=' hoping its safe:pray:[/quote'] I've also done this a long time ago. Working perfectly.
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