Source: microsoft.com

Earlier this month Microsoft announced plans to transform the authentication of Windows 7. From the Windows Genuine Advantage is Windows Activation Technologies is (WAT). More than 70 well-known hacks of the activation function of Windows 7 will be turned off so that future new hacks are detected by updates over the Internet as well.

Communicated, the software giant, the new authentication as a benefit for users. Activation exploits very often contain trojans, viruses and other malware. Anyone who uses Windows 7 without a valid license, it’s a high risk, argues Microsoft. Ultimately, however, Microsoft only a little more difficult for illegal use of software and thereby protect against piracy.

After all, the computer remains fully functional if the Windows installation WAT deems to be illegal. Although he is constantly reminded, obtain a valid license, as well as the desktop background is black. In contrast, use no more to fear but no one has before, suddenly his Windows computer. This is especially important in light of falsely classified as illegal installations. In this regard, there had been in the past, severe symptoms of affected users.

The check for authenticity is made every 90 days, respectively, with the latest data, which are similar to virus signatures from antivirus software automatically moved through the network up to date.

Although the use of the new identity verification is voluntary and indicates the update is not Microsoft specific, it’s just an important Windows Update, which reaches under the usual operating system updates in the coming weeks on the PCs of millions of users. It KB971033 designation.