August 24
Microsoft has fielded its fair share of criticism regarding the service agreement that accompanies Windows 10. Of particular interest is a sentence that gives Microsoft the right to automatically download software updates or configuration changes that would prevent people from playing counterfeit games.
The line in question is as follows:
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.
Read literally, one could surmise that Microsoft does indeed have the power to scan your local storage and disable or otherwise delete pirated material.
Though the rears may be unjustified or exaggerated, the policy has many in the torrent industry worried. The publication said it has received multiple reports of private trackers including iTS banning those using Windows 10 with others considering it.
iTS is also concerned with Microsoft’s partnership with MarkMonitor, an entity it describes as an anti-piracy company. It is iTS’ belief that Windows 10 captures the contents of your local disks and sends that information to partners like MarkMonitor.
Microsoft has fielded its fair share of criticism regarding the service agreement that accompanies Windows 10. Of particular interest is a sentence that gives Microsoft the right to automatically download software updates or configuration changes that would prevent people from playing counterfeit games.
The line in question is as follows:
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.
Read literally, one could surmise that Microsoft does indeed have the power to scan your local storage and disable or otherwise delete pirated material.
Though the rears may be unjustified or exaggerated, the policy has many in the torrent industry worried. The publication said it has received multiple reports of private trackers including iTS banning those using Windows 10 with others considering it.
iTS is also concerned with Microsoft’s partnership with MarkMonitor, an entity it describes as an anti-piracy company. It is iTS’ belief that Windows 10 captures the contents of your local disks and sends that information to partners like MarkMonitor.
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http://www.techspot.com/news/61868-torrent-trackers-banning-windows-10-due-privacy-concerns.html