Is this really the case? I feel like most windows users just bought a laptop with Windows already on it. Even if all home users were running pirated versions they would still become entrenched in the world of Windows/Office which would then lead to enterprise sales.

> Is this really the case? I feel like most windows users just bought a laptop with Windows already on it.

This is largely true in North America, UK and AUS/NZ, less true in Europe, a mixed bag in the Middle East and mostly untrue everywhere else.

If you were able to wave a magic wand today and remove piracy, Microsoft would not remove ads.