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(Mar 15, 2006 - 8:28 PM)
However, they may be eligible for a free genuine copy at no cost -- as long as they fill out a piracy report as well as provide proof of purchase and surrender the counterfeit CDs.
I got nothing after reporting a guy from AZ. I lost $115.
Whats the point of reporting to MS??
They send you this.....and thats it!
Response
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Microsoft Corporation thanks you for your recent correspondence to our Anti-Piracy team. As an international company that believes in protecting intellectual property, Microsoft devotes substantial time and effort towards fighting software piracy, and we appreciate your shared interest in this cause.
Our staff promptly handles questions or requests for information on software piracy. We actively pursue all reports of possible unauthorized copying and/or distribution of Microsoft software. Due to the sensitive legal nature of these matters, it is not possible for us to provide feedback or updates about actions taken on your submission. However, this in no way reduces the importance of your submission to us. Please be assured that every submission is taken seriously, investigated, and followed by whatever action is deemed necessary.
Microsoft makes available valuable information you can use to protect yourself from pirated software, as well as information about Microsoft initiatives designed to protect customers and combat software piracy. To find out more, visit www.microsoft.com/genuine and www.microsoft.com/piracy where you can learn to recognize genuine Microsoft software and learn more about Microsoft’s licensing policies.