Sometimes, a Keygen is a program that does the same job as a virus (entering and modifying programs while bypassing countermeasures) but the difference is they are much simpler. Look at the size of the file, there's no reason for a keygen to be very large and there's no way for a virus to be very small.
Many hacks, cracks, keygens and activators have viruses. I recommend downloading Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and scanning the file.
You can but it's illegal. They are done through keygens, or key generators. Most of them have viruses though, and if caught you can be fined steeply.
no they r not. they promote piracy.
Illegially, you can search for Keygens, and cracks for games. Some games such as World of Warcraft, and Spore have extensive security that is nearly impossible to get around. I recomend checking kazaa (beware of viruses) or www.thepiratebay.com.
A keygen is a program that edits a file it isn't affiliated with and most antivirus software considers that a hacking attempt (because it is). The difference here is your entire goal is to hack the program, the thing to remember about keygens is they are small. Viruses on the otherhand are typically larger programs if a keygen is a small file you can usually trust that it's legitimate and as long as it's legit it isn't any threat to your computer.
mostly through torrents with cracks and keygens
Asking for CDkeys or keygens is illegal, and most cdkeys cannot be used again.
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Keygens do not work sadly. You must buy the game or torrent it.
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