Updated: Just one day after Microsoft enforces its Genuine Advantage program to stop illegal copies of Windows, hackers say the validation scheme is defeated.

Windows Vista users will get an update from Microsoft within the next week that detects two cracks used to activate pirated copies of the operating system.

How to Bypass a Microsoft Word Document Password. Microsoft Word's password-protect functionality is designed to prevent edits and modification to templates and other important documents.

A Windows user was surprised by Microsoft support staff using an unofficial script to 'crack' his Windows install.