Counterfeit software can lead to data loss, identity theft, and costly downtime.
Don't risk it. Get the features, security, and support you deserve with genuine
Microsoft software.
Don't be a victim of software piracy. Know the facts.
Counterfeit software is risky - whether you find it on the street, on the Internet,
or at a low-price retail outlet that seems legitimate. Here's proof:
In an IDC study, 25% of web sites studied that offered counterfeit or pirated software
also attempted to install spyware or Trojans that can compromise your systems. The
estimated cost of recovering a single infected machine can be over $1,000. Read the full IDC Risks of Counterfeit report.
A Yankee Group study revealed, "When problems arise with counterfeit software, IT
administrators typically require 20% to 30% more time and labor to identify and
resolve the problems - at a monetary premium to the business." Read the full Yankee Group report.
In studies conducted on counterfeit versions of Microsoft® software, one in three
disks could not be installed on a computer. More than 40% of the remaining counterfeit
disks installed contained additional programs or binaries with known vulnerabilities.
