Windows 10 updates can disable pirated games and unauthorized hardware
 

Microsoft?s new Services Terms that went in effect on the 1st of August state the technology giant can prevent you from playing counterfeit games or use unauthorized hardware. The terms are valid for everyone using Microsoft services such as Office 365, Outlook.com, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive, Bing and MSN. Also software using a Microsoft account is covered by the terms meaning the terms also affect most Windows 10 users. Although Microsoft?s latest OS can be used without a Microsoft account the majority of users will nevertheless use it with an account from the Redmond company.

The terms now explicitly state Microsoft can release updates that could have some serious consequences. In the terms the company states it might, ?download software updates or configuration changes, including those that prevent you from accessing the Services, playing counterfeit games, or using unauthorized hardware peripheral devices.?

Continued Windows 10 updates can disable pirated games and unauthorized hardware - Myce.com

So a business gives you their main product for free and then stops you from stealing from them - Is that really a shock?..

Ubuntu looks cool - See how that goes for you.....

I suspect it is going to be any software that makes a deal with them.
So they will create a new revenue stream taking money from companies to help protect them.

Pretty smart.

Now you've created this thread, all you have to do is wait for Microsoft to read it & get back to you with any answers :winkwink: