The service has been used repeatedly for distributing copies of Microsoft’s new OS in recent days and in this case, Google has indeed removed the file. The first takedown to catch our eye targets a Windows 11 ISO file stored on Google Drive. Some of these have strange aspects for one reason or another, so we’ll detail a handful below. Thus far only a handful of DMCA notices have been filed with companies including Google and of course these are made available for scrutiny on the Lumen Database. DMCA Takedowns Filed With Some Strange Features

That being said, Microsoft has made some efforts nonetheless. It’s possible that the company understands the futility of trying to prevent the spread, particularly since those that are most interested in the product won’t be easily deterred. Perhaps the biggest surprise thus far is that the US-based tech giant has been very slow off the mark with copyright complaints. A Slow Start to Public TakedownsĮver since news of the leak broke on Tuesday we’ve been monitoring various resources for Microsoft takedown demands. This early reveal isn’t what Microsoft had in mind so, with various ISO files now circulating on torrent sites, file-hosting platforms and even Google’s services, Microsoft has made a start at trying to remove the leak from the web.

Known officially as Windows 11, the leaked copy is a pre-beta version but that hasn’t stopped tech sites publishing mini reviews, assessing everything from its visual appearance to various technical features.

Earlier this week, a copy of the next version of Windows leaked onto the web.

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