About this tag
On WindowsForum.com, the tag 'fake' covers discussions about deceptive software, hoaxes, and counterfeit Windows builds. Topics include rogue tech support scams that display fake activation screens, doctored screenshots of the Windows 8 App Store, and leaked Windows 7 and 8 builds that turned out to be fraudulent. Users share removal guides for fake update programs, analyze whether leaked builds are authentic, and report on hoaxes like a UFO made of polystyrene. The recurring theme is identifying and debunking fakes related to Windows, software, and online content.
  1. kemical

    Remove the WindowsActivationUpdate and Active Windows Scam (Removal Guide)

    A big thanks to John Carrona Sr and Corrine Chorney for sharing this: ''This guide is for the WindowsActivationUpdate and Active Windows Scam program from the Rogue.Tech-Support-Scam family. When this infection is installed it will pretend to install an update on the computer that prompts you...
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • activation bleepingcomputer corrine chorney desktop fake guide infection john carrona malware removal rogue scam security support tech support update virus removal windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Security
  2. reghakr

    Mysterious UFO made of polystyrene (duh)

    The mystery has now been solved: the man who took the shot has spoken out, and admitted the contraption was a fake he made from polystyrene. Read Full Story: Mysterious UFO made of polystyrene
    • reghakr
    • Thread
    • contraption fake hoax investigation media mystery news photos polystyrene ufo
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  3. M

    Windows 7 were some builds was fake??

    According to a Russian article, some builds was fake. And it is so easy to change build number.. Here i used google translate to translate page in english: Translated version of http://www.winline.ru/articles/4835.php I was wondering what was the diff between 7100 and 7077. So tehoricly it...
    • m_carleone82
    • News
    • 7077 7100 build fake microsoft rc1 release torrent translation windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows News
  4. blackroseMD1

    Windows 7 7068 x86 leaked?

    So, there is a torrent floating around that says it is 7068 x32 with a build string of: 7068.0.090321-1322_x86fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRC1CULFRE_EN_DVD.iso It's 2.53 GB. Most sites have already claimed that it's fake, but no one has more than 0.7%. There is one seeder out there right...
    • blackroseMD1
    • News
    • 7068 build client distribution fake fre iso leaked seeder torrent ultimate windows x86
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Windows News
  5. O

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Build 7054 x86; It Was There, Now No More

    Hey guys, last night while visiting one of the better-known sites, I saw this thing ready for download. Since it was already late, I just bookmarked the page for another visit early this morning. Whoa, to my surprise, the thing was no longer there; yanked out by I don't know who. What was...
    • ondoy4759
    • News
    • build 7054 community discussion download fake premature delivery redmond windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows News
  6. D

    Windows 7 is this possible?

    I just saw 7048 x64 on a torrent site. Fake? darco
    • darco
    • News
    • fake software torrent windows x64
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows News
  7. J

    Windows 7 Windows 7 build 7032 FAKES

    OK, i'm deleting this text until Admin decides - ban me or not to ban.
  8. S

    Windows 7 build 7004, 7012 and 7013???

    is this true? or is just a big lie? theres images, but it could be fake, right? or is it true? don't undertand.
    • Skin87
    • News
    • build 7004 build 7012 build 7013 discussion fake image rumors truth windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows News