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That was quick: Windows 8 Store app protection already hacked, turns the trials permanent

That was quick: Windows 8 Store app protection already hacked, turns the trials permanent

Posted: 27 Nov 2012, 02:14, by Daniel P.

Categories: Windows Windows Hacks & Mods Hacks & Mods Apps Apps

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That was quick: Windows 8 Store app protection already hacked, turns the trials permanent

Microsoft unified the avenues to install programs for Windows under the Windows 8 Store, where apps with the new Modern UI interface sit next to older popular programs placeholders which take you to the developer's site for download.

The slick new apps written specifically for Windows 8 are not that many in comparison with what we have for iOS or Android, but Microsoft promised to hit the 100,000 apps milestone within just three months of launch, or around February, and, knowing Redmond's capacity, they might as well do.

One reason for a dedicated Windows 8 Store for apps, besides the fact that everyone else is doing it, was to avoid cracks and hacks, which are so widespread amongst legacy Windows programs, stealing the bread from developers.

Well, that intention just flew out of the window, pun intended, as the Win 8 Store has been fully hacked, and apps there can be installed for free with the click of a button.

The Wsservice_crk hack turns the trial version, which all apps are obliged to offer, into a full-fledged cracked app that can stay on your computer indefinitely, which is certain to raise some eyebrows for devs. The crack also offers some additional features like packaging apps for sideloading, without Redmond signing off on them.

We've no doubt that Microsoft will plug that hole, but what about the one after that, and the others that might be coming - different day, same hacks. Windows RT, however, is spared for now, the hack is only for Intel-based systems.

via betanews

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1. PAPINYC posted on 27 Nov 2012, 03:30 7

Yeah Microsoft!! Bring on the hacks!!!

2. Izzy_V posted on 27 Nov 2012, 03:31 7

This security failure is, dare I say it--priceless.

3. jove39 posted on 27 Nov 2012, 03:33 3

Windows and Hackers go side by side...and who doesn't like free games :)

4. rusticguy posted on 27 Nov 2012, 03:59 4

Where's the BALM(er) for relieving the pain of WINDOWS being so secure :)

6. dickwyn posted on 27 Nov 2012, 05:01 0

dont think this as a bad way, at least now we have some ways to get paid apps become free

5. easymomo posted on 27 Nov 2012, 04:18 7

phonearena.com/news/Ballmer-Android-is-wild-uncontrolled-and-malware-prone-Apple-is-overpriced_id36650

Android is wild, uncontrolled and malware prone; Apple is overpriced

Steve Ballmer

9. AliNSiddiqui posted on 27 Nov 2012, 05:55 4

Looks like MS knows how to do both :)

12. -box- posted on 27 Nov 2012, 08:08 0

Are you saying he's wrong? In all fairness, he isn't. Not saying Windows is invulernable (and I know of no system that is), but his statements aren't incorrect.

13. Bernoulli posted on 27 Nov 2012, 08:51 0

Well said mate! The only thing left is for both of these things to shift to Apple lol :)

7. twens posted on 27 Nov 2012, 05:28 0

Guys how do we download this crack? Its the best news i have heard since morning.

8. RapidCat posted on 27 Nov 2012, 05:31 2

Ican't wait what balmer say about this hack

10. xtroid2k posted on 27 Nov 2012, 07:02 1

I don't know why this is such a surprise. Hackers have been circumventing ms products for years. I suspect w8 are no different.

11. jroc74 posted on 27 Nov 2012, 07:12 1

This is why CEO's need to stop talking trash about their competition.

14. lzsbleach posted on 27 Nov 2012, 08:53 1

Thats messed up, thats actually a good feature of windows 8. You get to try an app before you buy it; I wish android had this feature, then I would probably buy more apps.

15. neo302 posted on 27 Nov 2012, 16:56 2

Every OS, every app, can be hacked

16. MC1123 posted on 27 Nov 2012, 18:20 0

lol so true!!! love these hacking thing! and atleast it will be good for those people who cant afford the paid app!

17. lzsbleach posted on 28 Nov 2012, 13:05 0

You cant afford a dollar app that you really like.

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1. PAPINYC posted on 27 Nov 2012, 03:30 7

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4. rusticguy posted on 27 Nov 2012, 03:59 4

6. dickwyn posted on 27 Nov 2012, 05:01 0

5. easymomo posted on 27 Nov 2012, 04:18 7

9. AliNSiddiqui posted on 27 Nov 2012, 05:55 4

12. -box- posted on 27 Nov 2012, 08:08 0

13. Bernoulli posted on 27 Nov 2012, 08:51 0

7. twens posted on 27 Nov 2012, 05:28 0

8. RapidCat posted on 27 Nov 2012, 05:31 2

10. xtroid2k posted on 27 Nov 2012, 07:02 1

11. jroc74 posted on 27 Nov 2012, 07:12 1

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17. lzsbleach posted on 28 Nov 2012, 13:05 0

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