If you download a copy of a software program on your p.c?

will microsoft no longer send you updates

If you download a copy of a software program on your p.c?
a copy will not be recognized as genuine microsoft product and you won't be able to get updates automatically or manually,or any other microsoft peripherials such as media player or codecs(audio %26amp; video)
Reply:Uhhhh no, downloading pirated software will not result in you not getting microsoft updates (unless microsoft now spies on your computer in the new Vista OS...)
Reply:Depends what software you download! Are we talking Windows here? Otherwise, legal downloads of other software have no bearing on your Windows updates.
Reply:I am not sure what you mean.


As long as you have a authentic copy of Windows XP or Vista, Microsoft will continue to supply updates and fixes for any authentic Microsoft programs you have on your PC.


Downloading any program from the Internet should not make any difference to your Windows Updates.
Reply:yes..microsoft validates your software to make sure it's authentic microsoft certificate not a bootleg copy. Also you can update it manually if you desire use the end user updates meaning you have to do the work rather then the auto update. which microsoft supply with the program.