Monday, August 17th 2015
![Pirated Software](https://tpucdn.com/images/news/warez-v1739475473466.png)
License Agreement Confusion Causes Misinformation over Windows 10 Overreach
Over the last weekend there's been quite some misinformation doing the rounds, stating that a license agreement you agreed to before upgrading to Windows 10, allows Microsoft to remotely disable pirated software (eg: games, apps). This may have caused fence-sitters on the Windows 10 upgrade to decide to stay on older platforms, and for some to even revert to their older Windows 7 installations. It turns out, that the situation has been grossly misread.
Microsoft Services EULA is the one which states that Microsoft may "prevent you from accessing the Services, playing counterfeit games, or using unauthorized hardware peripheral devices," however, this is not the license that governs your Windows installation. It only pertains to "Microsoft Services" (Windows Store content, Xbox Live, live tiles, etc.) The license governing Windows is the MSLT (Microsoft Software License Terms), and so there won't be a case of Microsoft reaching out to disable pirated software from running on Windows.
Source:
Windows Central
Microsoft Services EULA is the one which states that Microsoft may "prevent you from accessing the Services, playing counterfeit games, or using unauthorized hardware peripheral devices," however, this is not the license that governs your Windows installation. It only pertains to "Microsoft Services" (Windows Store content, Xbox Live, live tiles, etc.) The license governing Windows is the MSLT (Microsoft Software License Terms), and so there won't be a case of Microsoft reaching out to disable pirated software from running on Windows.
29 Comments on License Agreement Confusion Causes Misinformation over Windows 10 Overreach
Guaranteed 110% of those people who "agreed" to some bogus license were FORCED into upgrading and installing the operating system. Microsoft provided the basic consumer ZERO options whether or not they wanted to upgrade.
I essentially had to remove Windows 10 and permanently block service packs from many computers because folks were pissed as hell and wanted to stay with Windows 7 Pro. They purchased it and have a legal right to stick with that version without Microsoft invasively forcing them to install Windows 10. Windows 10 is by far the worst piece of software Microsoft pushed out, yet I thought Windows ME was horrible.... Windows 10 is a total ball of shit and invades the Privacy (and Constitutional Rights) of consumers on every level. However, the basic UI (apart from the worthless 'metro' features) and font scaling is a big improvement from later versions. It's an ok system for folks who are intelligent enough to block and disable specific services and remove certain registry keys to prevent Microsoft's illegal prying eyes and data collection.
Obviously, there will be thousands of Microsoft, <other_internet_conglomerate_here> supporters screaming 'tin hat' etc.. blah b.s., fact is these neanderthals are half of the problem within the developer community. They clearly lack a backbone to stand up for their personal and others rights, let alone they're just too stupid to realize what they're jeopardizing for a mere buck in their wallet. Sadly, yes. Yet everyone out there does nothing about it and turn their ignorant cheek. It's much like that dumb woman in the bar wearing Google Glass and she pisses and moans about people standing up for their rights. Hell, if only I were at that bar... Google Glass would meet a 12" bottom of my shoe and that woman wouldn't be able to do a damn thing about it legally. Why, cause I, and millions of others, have Constitutional Rights and she was clearly invading them without remorse.
Wait till we have Google Glass contact lenses... I'd pray that everyone and their grandmother who has a lick of sense carry and ice-pick with them.
Fact is... millennials are the morons destroying our privacy rights. Privacy is both a Natural and Constitutional Right (unless, of course, you're a criminal or invade someones rights without due cause)... anyone who invades that right has what is coming to them.