A former Microsoft engineer recently shared some tips and tricks on X for activating Windows 11 without paying the company a penny (yes, piracy). It's undoubtedly embarrassing to see a Windows engineer peddling pirated copies to hundreds of users, but even stranger is the fact that Microsoft's own Copilot isn't shy about telling you how to pirate Windows.
Users on Reddit noticed that it's surprisingly easy to learn to pirate Windows using Copilot. In the early days of the chatbot saga, some users tried to use ChatGPT to generate Windows activation keys, but these attempts were unsuccessful (certainly this was not the case for Windows 95, where the serial number mechanism was in name only). But now, Copilot provides clear, simple and straightforward answers about using third-party scripts to pirate Windows. Just ask politely.
When I asked Copilot, the assistant came up with a direct link to a GitHub repository for activating Windows 11 in just two clicks, and if I was interested in asking it to explain it in more detail, I received a fairly detailed guide.
Of course, there's nothing special about Copilot's reply itself. They are not some previously unknown pirated Windows knowledge. These scripts have been around for a long time, all Copilot does is relay this information to you. Interestingly, Microsoft doesn't seem to care about this and won't bother reviewing Copilot for similar issues.
This behavior further proves the theory that Microsoft doesn't care if you buy Windows 11 or pirate it. Their goal is to get as many people using Windows as possible and then make money by selling other products or advertising.
It's up to you to decide whether to buy or pirate Windows 11, but if you plan to use a pirated version, always keep in mind the potential risks of running third-party scripts and activation programs. These are common ways to scam users and infect their computers with malware, so be careful.