Windows Update behind epidemic of false 'Windows Activation' piracy warnings

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Microsoft blames Windows Update KB 3004394 for widespread Windows piracy messages

Thousands of Microsoft Windows users have been affected by a glitch with one of the latest Windows Updates that accuses them of running pirated versions of Windows. As a result, users have been pre...

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