Windows 10 Can Disable Pirated Software or Games

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While Windows 10 is soaring to new heights in popularity with a reported 50 million installs in a little over two weeks, Microsoft has updated its Services Agreement, which might negatively affect some users of the company's software. The change in the Agreement pertains mainly to the "Services or Software" section, which now explicitly states that the company has the authority to automatically check your software and accordingly update it, sometimes even to prevent you from playing "counterfeit games".

The particular term "7b" now reads:
Sometimes you’ll need software updates to keep using the Services. We may automatically check your version of the software and download software updates or configuration changes, including those that prevent you from accessing the Services, playing counterfeit games, or using unauthorized hardware peripheral devices. You may also be required to update the software to continue using the Services. Such updates are subject to these Terms unless other terms accompany the updates, in which case, those other terms apply. Microsoft isn’t obligated to make any updates available and we don’t guarantee that we will support the version of the system for which you licensed the software.


With that being said, it is not strange that Microsoft wants to prevent you from playing pirated games on its software, considering the rampant piracy rates on its original Xbox, Xbox 360 and even Windows desktop. However, it is peculiar that the new Terms and Conditions only reference "counterfeit games" and "unauthorized hardware peripheral devices", instead of mentioning pirated software as a whole.

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Source: http://www.neowin.net/news/microsofts-updated-services-agreement-will-stop-you-from-playing-counterfeit-games

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GearzyTVPosted:

Go back. We **** up.

ChrisWeir I think the admin should look into this article. They're are a lot more articles out now that show that this is infact incorrect and that the agreement that was found/leaked was in fact for Microsoft apps that run in Windows only. And not Apps from external companies/developers. Also don't see why people hate 10 so much. I got it as soon as I could and have it now on all my devices and it's great. Yes theres some bugs but there's bugs in windows7 and 8/8.1 also.

Still waiting for a Google chrome fix here

FissionPosted:

How long u.til people find a way around this, never underestimate the pirate community.

TiffxnyPosted:

Vladimer yea if i cant use editing software i will not be getting this im not rich cant afford thousands in programs to edit


exactly what i was thinking.
#brokebitch

ChrisWeirPosted:

I think the admin should look into this article. They're are a lot more articles out now that show that this is infact incorrect and that the agreement that was found/leaked was in fact for Microsoft apps that run in Windows only. And not Apps from external companies/developers. Also don't see why people hate 10 so much. I got it as soon as I could and have it now on all my devices and it's great. Yes theres some bugs but there's bugs in windows7 and 8/8.1 also.

Joyful-Posted:

I think I might just stay on Windows 7 , :)

SagePosted:

Well then since they are trying to stop us from torrenting stuff why dont we just find the auto updater and remove it since i doubt its a core process. This shouldnt be something to worry about since **** there TOS.

inevetablePosted:

windows 10 is much better looking and more accessible than 7, but it's still shit compared to windows 7 with this article being a great example

ATLatimerPosted:

yea if i cant use editing software i will not be getting this im not rich cant afford thousands in programs to edit

BioPosted:

They won't be going for anything small Scale it wouldn't be worth their time sending people all over, just wouldn't be logical. Targeted more for people in the distribution process.

JRMHPosted:

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The-Professor Im still rocking windows 7. I love it better.


Why... Windows 10 is so much better and it's a free upgrade...


I have Windows 10 but W7 > W10 > W8


gotta agree with u here buddy! also go bruins!


still never understood why people didnt like windows 8, i just figured that people were to lazy to learn it or theyre just technologically retarded.


uh oh, someone has an opinion!! LMAO
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Windows 10 looks garbage, unless its mandatory to upgrade due to compatibility with games, I'll stick to windows7...


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