Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) is Not Meant for Pirated Edition of WINDOWS - - Clarified By Microsoft

In a recent statement issued by Microsoft over the issue of malware infecting the Windows operating systems, the company has blamed the malware problem squarely on software piracy. Microsoft states that, the users who use the cracked or counterfeit versions of its Windows operating platform are more likely to be infected with malware. The prime reason being that, the counterfeit copies are not eligible to receive Windows Updates and thus do not get the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT).

Microsoft has been continuously suggesting the Windows users apply online Windows Updates to protect their systems from malware and other security threats. However, the users running pirated copies of Windows refrain from using Windows Updates as their systems are marked as counterfeits and Microsoft initiates the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) tool and other notifications, making it almost impossible for the users to complete any work, without being bothered by the nasty pop up messages.

Although Microsoft provides every kind of support to the legitimate users and tries to convince other to user genuine Microsoft software, yet the WGA program has in part faced stiff resistance and in some case even ended in a court battle against Microsoft. Most noticeable of these user resistance is the example of the WGA tool being integrated in Windows XP. In the year 2006, Microsoft in an effort to reduce piracy had very cleverly included the WGA tool in to the list of the high priority list of updates for Windows XP and the software was automatically downloaded and installed without user consent. This led to a great deal of dissatisfaction among Windows XP users and the entire fiasco later turned into a legal battle between agitated consumers and Microsoft.