Microsoft Blocks Leaked Windows 8.1 Keys with GA Rollup Updates

[Matsuda]

Microsoft is said to be preparing the last round of updates for Windows 8.1 RTM before general availability, with x86, x64, and RT devices to be patched just before the public launch of the operating system.

Now it turns out that the so-called GA Rollup A updates are blocking some of the originally leaked keys that allowed users to download and install Windows 8.1 RTM using either one of the ISOs that reached the web in early September or the official MSDN builds.

While there’s no official word on this, it’s only natural to expect that Microsoft wants to prevent privacy and force all users to use a genuine copy of the operating system.

Of course, Windows 8.1 stays activated after deploying these updates and legitimate Windows 8 keys continue to work just fine on both desktops and tablets.



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[knowledge-Spammer]

removed befor mods do it

Edited January 3, 2019 by knowledge

[ThE iNsAnE]

someone in MDL posted that these updates will block phone activation...not verified though...

[tezza]

LOL It is an unfounded rumour. YOU STAY ACTIVATED after updating, ask all the members here whom have installed it, myself included.

http://www.nsaneforums.com/topic/189523-microsoft-releases-windows-81-rtm-update-before-general-availability/

Don't even know why softpedia bothered to post this BS ?

Edited October 16, 2013 by tezza

[mushakis]

Well the game will continue as usual every side knows the rule and knows how to play though there is no looser every one is a winner, it is a fun to watch the cat and mouse race.. :rolleyes:

Edited October 16, 2013 by mushakis

[LiLmEgZ]

Yup, Microsoft loves to play the Cat & Mouse Game on every OS they release :P

Proven fact since they did it as well from launch of Windows XP, Vista, 7 to present!

Edited October 16, 2013 by LiLmEgZ