The Microsoft Windows 10 service agreement updates will be detecting illegal hardware and pirated software on PCs. The said update will also allow disabling of these applications.
As you upgrade to the new Windows 10, users will be prompted to accept Microsoft's updated service agreement. However, if you take the time and actually read the agreement, users will see some new statements, among them letting Microsoft detect pirated software and illegal hardware on your computer. Not only this, Microsoft will also be disabling the applications in Windows 10, PC Gamer reported.
The new statement is found underneath the Microsoft service agreement's "Updates to the Services or Software" located in section 7b.
Alphr, a U.K. based company who is known to specialize in technology, design and manufacture, is said to be the one who spotted this change in Microsoft's statement of agreement. According to them, the new agreement also goes for any illegal hardware, even though the exact description of what can be classified as such is still unclear. It was also not confirmed if this strictly applies to games, or if cracked versions of software, just like in the case of Adobe Photoshop, is also included.
Windows 10 update does not only cover computers. It also includes any device or gadget that is running on Windows 10, such as smartphones and video game consoles. The software company also refuses to give a free Windows 10 upgrade to users who are previously running pirated versions of the Windows OS.
Amidst all the rumors and comments, Microsoft has remained quiet, although it does looks like the company will shed some light on the new service agreement soon. To date, over 27 million devices run on Windows 10, with the number increasing by the hour all over the globe.
Microsoft recently declared a pledge against piracy. With the release of the new Microsoft Windows 10 software update, they are on to prove that they are serious about this commitment.
