Includes files for DirectX, Explorer, the kernel (ntoskrnl), and various drivers. Why It Matters:
It is important to note that is stolen intellectual property belonging to Microsoft Corporation.
In early 2004, a significant portion of the Windows NT 5 (Windows 2000) source code tree was leaked to the internet. Approximately 15% of the codebase—including core network components, the base OS kernel, and some user-mode libraries—was exposed. Microsoft confirmed the leak, stating it was not from an internal compromise but from a third-party partner with access to the Shared Source Initiative.