Windows 10 can seek out pirated software
Instead of becoming better, they are making things worse. Luckily I've already downgraded. It looks like Windows 7 will be the best mainstream OS for people who are aware of the situation. Millions were tricked into this 'free' update.
Again I bet this is more for their Windows APPs on their tablet side but it is definitely over reaching their boundaries, if this keeps up I will go ahead and roll back to 8.1. They need to remember desktops are their bread and butter not tablets.Quote
Microsoft recently updated its EULA for Windows 10, noting that the operating system can seek out and potentially disable any pirated software, like games, running on your PC. The new clause in question is found under section 7b of the EULA, which says that Microsoft may check your software at any time and download updates or make configuration changes.
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.
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.
Instead of becoming better, they are making things worse. Luckily I've already downgraded. It looks like Windows 7 will be the best mainstream OS for people who are aware of the situation. Millions were tricked into this 'free' update.
afaik its for windows-online-accounts which are needed for things like cartana and may be used as a login.
btw also some hardware may get you flagged and banned from there. not sure what hardware. maybe some other controllers?
The hardware Microsoft is trying to disrupt/ban is mods made to xbox 360's and xbox one's. The mods allow you to play copied games. Windows 10 allows you to stream xbox one games to play them on a PC. The wording of Microsoft's EULA is ambiguous enough to cover future possible mods/hacks. They are not worried about controllers
I upgraded a win 7 pro with win 10 pro on a 5 year old Dell Precision workstation. Mining a handful of gridseed 5 chips for scrypt and U3's and an ultrahoist for SHA256. Still trying to get some solo mining to work on it at the same time. Seems win 10 is working OK. no problems yet.
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