STOP! Microsoft will uninstall Pirated games remotely:Windows 10

by Truelancer

Microsoft can remotely disable pirated games, if you’re running them on Windows 10

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This statement was spotted by PC Authority in the EULA and lets Microsoft not only disable counterfeit software but also hardware. According to Section 7b or “Updates to the Services or Software, and Changes to These Terms,” part of the Microsoft Services end user license agreement (EULA) it states that, “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.”

 

Microsoft also hasn’t stated how it will go about detecting counterfeit games and software already installed on a machine. This also raises privacy concerns, considering the fact that Microsoft will be able to tell what software is installed on your machine. A software giant scanning your PC to determine what software you have installed, and whether that’s pirated or not, is getting into a really grey area. In a country such as India, where pirated software is widely used, this could pose to be a problem for many.

Microsoft is yet to send out more clarification about the issue. We will update the story accordingly. In the meantime, let us know what are your thoughts on this addition to the EULA.

Microsoft will soon reveal the list of unauthorized softwares and Hardwares. And if you are using those products, then they may blocked by Microsoft remotely.

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And here is What Microsoft officially said in Agreement:

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.

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