There is a valid argument for digital preservation. When software is lost to time—specifically games that are no longer available for purchase—archives are the only way to keep history alive. However, there is a distinct line between (software where the copyright is no longer enforced or the owner is defunct) and Piracy (downloading a current, commercially available product).
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Downloading an unverified archive from a file-sharing host or a torrent site is one of the most common ways users infect their systems. Here is what can go wrong: