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The developer at the time revealed that the license key circulating in the pirated version of Windows XP was not hacked but leaked from within

When Windows XP was released in 2001, users were required to enter a license key to use it legitimately. One such key, 'FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8,' was circulated early in the release as a license ...
Bleeping Computer

Remove the Fake Windows Product Key 844-459-8882 Scam

This guide is for a new Trojan.Tech-Support-Scam that displays a fake Windows Product Key verification prompt instead of your normal Windows desktop. This prompt will state that malicious software was ...
Gizmodo

Program Spits out Cracked Windows XP Keys, if You’re Real Keen to Return to 2001

Reddit users have shared a hack that can create working Windows XP activation codes, though you should think twice before booting up the two-decade old OS. Reading time 2 minutes Imagine it’s 2001.