Microsoft ended , and extended support ends on April 11, 2023 . After this date, no security patches are released. A cracked version won’t receive any updates anyway, leaving your system vulnerable to exploits like those targeting Word macros or Excel queries.

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If you have downloaded an ISO or setup file, follow these steps:

If you're concerned about the legitimacy of a download, I encourage you to report it to Microsoft's abuse team or the relevant authorities.