Installing pirated software on window 8!

to start off with i didn't read you discussion rules and regulation because i'm in a real hurry. because i've brought a new ASUS laptop yesterday with windows 8 on it, previously i was using windows xp. i've heard that i cannot install pirated software on windows 8, such as visual studio 2010, all the pirated software that i've installed on win xp, is this a reality?

i didn't install any pirated on win 8 yet, b'cus i'm concerned that it would void warranty. priorr to doing any of the stupid activities it would better to ask from the once who had done it.

could any one give me feedback on that please, thanks.... if this is not right place to post question like this then could any one please point on website where i can post these stuff : )

thanks