User Finds Preloaded Music Software on New 1‑TB SSD

A Reddit user identified as All‑Seeing_Hands reported receiving a brand‑new 1 TB SSD that was already filled with roughly 800 GB of data. The preinstalled files included professional music‑production software from Native Instruments, such as Kontakt and Reaktor, along with extensive sound‑library archives. While the content could be worth several thousand euros, the user does not possess a legal licence to use it, raising copyright concerns. The incident also highlights potential cybersecurity risks, as the drive may contain unlicensed or even malicious software. Possible explanations discussed include a returned unit that was not properly wiped before resale, a refurbished drive mis‑represented as new, or deliberate tampering with SMART counters to mask prior use. The case serves as a warning about data‑privacy and licensing issues when purchasing supposedly new storage devices.