Shortly after Windows 8 Build 7850 Milestone 1 leaked in nature, began to emerge several tools designed to activate the first leak of Windows 8 and to unlock new features that Microsoft had locked away from prying eyes.

Then there should be no surprise that the hacks have evolved to also apply to Windows 8 Build 7955 Milestone 2, pre-M3.

At the end of last week I told you about a tool designed to unlock the new features included in Windows 8.

I have since found two additional hacks, one of which refers to the array as the first.

The tools can be used by those running the leaked version Windows 8 Build 7955 to activate their operating system and obtain an original copy.

We can safely assume that the hacks used some of the methods known by their authors, including recycling of components of the platform of Windows 7 or earlier versions of Windows, creating frankenbuilds operating system.

In addition to activating Windows 8 Build 7955, there are also collateral benefits, such as exposing new features and functionalities that enable are disabled by default.

The pirates promise to unlock solutions Ribbon Explorer UI Pattern Touch Login, Immersive Browser, Webcam Modern, Modern Reader, Metro OOBE UI Welcome, Login, Lockscreen and System Settings, and activate DWM Complete (Windows Aero without blurring), Auto Theme Colorization and Theme Login Screen Image. Read the full story