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Microsoft Isn't Disabling Pirated Games With Window 10

Over the last couple of days, rumors have circulated thick and fast that Microsoft introduced a clause to its Service agreement that allows it to disable pirated games and illegal hardware it detects operating on Windows 10. This is flat out misinformation, yet many are already taking it as fact.

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decrypt3592d ago

Question is with the millions of computers out there, even if they wanted to, financially it wouldnt make sense for them to track all the hacks and cracks people are using. Hence controlling all those millions of people out there is out of the question.

Erik73573592d ago (Edited 3592d ago )

Your right but they weren't trying to do that I thought.

I thought they tried to do this which would make sense if they would disable the pirated software and if you continued to steal your whole computer would be bricked.

4Sh0w3592d ago (Edited 3592d ago )

lol, typical scare tactics yet not one case of verifiable proof of Microsoft taking such actions.

Remember all the "kinect will spy on you" BS?, look how that turned out.

lemoncake3592d ago

lol could you imagine the legal battles Microsoft would face if they bricked people's PCs worth potentially thousands of dollars, PC is an open platform and if they got it wrong once they would be facing massive lawsuit especially if it damages someone's business.

Erik73573592d ago

Why would you be scared?Frankly I hope it's true..

Hate thiefs

Bimkoblerutso3592d ago (Edited 3592d ago )

@4Show

....yeah, I remember. They ended up gimping the Kinect because there actually WAS evidence that they were going to try to use the Kinect to gather ad-relative information with only questionable user consent.

I'm not saying these stories are or are not true, but given how ethically hollow all these giant corporations are these days, I see absolutely no problem in constantly questioning their actions.

These people are not your friends. I'm sure they would murder their own grandmothers if it meant a little extra annual revenue.

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Ashlen3592d ago (Edited 3592d ago )

This issue isn't debunked or going away, there is nothing in that post that says there not able to snoop on peoples private computers and alter files without there approval.

I mean this is pretty much the point of not allowing people to turn off automatic updates. Microsoft is forcing you to accept changes to your files whether you want them or not.

aconnellan3592d ago

If you're concerned about Privacy, here's their statement: http://www.microsoft.com/en...

If you're so concerned about companies collecting data, then I assume you don't have a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One? Because those collect a lot of data.

For example, you may have forgotten that Sony, very similarly to Microsoft, can "...monitor and record any or all of your PSN activity and to remove any of your UGM at our sole discretion, without further notice to you."

http://www.tomsguide.com/us...

Tempest3173592d ago

@aconnecellan
You seem to have glazed over the "alter files without approval" The primary difference between my ps4/x1? My pc has EVERYTHING. Every important piece of information from my life is on my pc. The implications that MS can access/change this data at any time without my consent is alarming to say the least(I am not saying this is true, just saying IF it is true). Also about privacy, it's already been shown that MS collects data even with all privacy options disabled, so their statement about it means absolutely nothing.

http://arstechnica.com/info...

WowSoChill3592d ago

Watch this wont get the front page of N4G like the other Article did and people will still take it as fact and spread misinformation

MCTJim3592d ago

It was debunked within hrs of this floating around, yet its the "in" thing to bash Microsoft...that is why the article is still up on these forums.

aconnellan3592d ago

To be honest I'm surprised it wasn't flagged as 'Fake' or something, considering that it was flat out wrong.

MCTJim3592d ago

People love to start rumors, I am sure this rumor which is current being fueled on Gaf and being pushed as an anti MS agenda, will remain until some more people approve this article. I see its not approved as of yet and I wonder why??...see my last comment...

PistolsAtDawn3592d ago (Edited 3592d ago )

Clearly you've forgotten what site you are on :)

...the false story sky-rockets to the front page of IGN, all the articles proving the front page article is false.... waiting to get approved for hours.

JamesBroski3592d ago

You know what's "in"? Saying that something's "in".

Damn I'm "in".

OC_MurphysLaw3592d ago

Once again the internet "experts" have shown through. Hater gonna hate but Windows 10 is a hit already and no amount of BS silly rumors will stop that at this point.

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ShadowWolf7123592d ago

That's been debunked many times over.

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aconnellan3592d ago

The article that you are currently commenting on directly debunks the link you provided.

Please read before you comment.

BoriboyShoGUN3592d ago

When they allow for a "free upgrade" I think there is reason to be skeptical. I'm not a fan of the forced updates and they already detect pirated software. So what makes you guys think it will not become even more prevalent in Windows 10?

Paytaa3592d ago

Or maybe they have a different vision than they did a few years ago. It guarantees an established userbase with Windows 10 by offering the free upgrade. If you haven't noticed, Microsoft as of late has been very consumer-centric due to new leadership in different divisions.

BoriboyShoGUN3592d ago (Edited 3592d ago )

This is Microsoft you're talking about. Don't get it twisted for 1 second they are blood thirsty!!!

And the fact remains that it does force updates which is a big deal when they're basically just installing whatever they like on your PC.

aconnellan3592d ago

"And the fact remains that it does force updates which is a big deal when they're basically just installing whatever they like on your PC"

You're right. I'll also never update my Xbox One or PS4 again, because who knows what they're doing, right? /s

Aenea3592d ago

Anything they don't condone, think a DualShock 4 controller :D

NinjaNick3592d ago

Modded xbox consoles. That's what that means.

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Microsoft is bringing its Xbox Auto HDR feature to Windows

A new test version of Windows 10 also includes new File Explorer changes.

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XxINFERNUSxX1552d ago (Edited 1552d ago )

Most PC gamers right now do not have HDR monitors. "as long as you have a compatible HDR monitor" I'm using a 240hz Alienware 1080p GSYNC panel, (AW2518H) while I love it and love the high FPS in games, I'm not buying a new lcd just yet. So for now I just use reshade in all the games I play and enable "fake HDR" 😁 It's pretty good to, not real HDR but close enough for me. 👍

darthv721552d ago

If someone doesnt have an HDR PC monitor, can't they use a HDR supported tv? Most PC cards support HDMI out so I would think that could be one option. It might not have the uber high refresh but I'm sure it could work.

XxINFERNUSxX1552d ago (Edited 1552d ago )

Yeah the HDR TV will work over HDMI. I'm using displayport myself but if your just using that connection you can just use a displayport to hdmi adapter since displayport carries audio just like HDMI.

XbladeTeddy1552d ago

"Most PC gamers right now do not have HDR monitors."

Your point? Nothing wrong with Microsoft impementing this. Once you do get a HDR monitor in the future I'm sure you'll be moaning if Microsoft didn't have any support for it on Windows. They're not going to postpone it because XxINFERNUSxX doesn't have the right monitor yet.

CaptainHenry9161552d ago (Edited 1552d ago )

This is great news. I'm about to invest in a new HDMI 2.1 and Display port 2.0 monitor this year I'm looking at you Asus PG32UQ . Perfect timing 👌

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Wrex3691552d ago

This is such a cool feature honestly.

Fluke_Skywalker1551d ago

This is good news I hate having to enable HDR manually everytime I play an HDR enabled game. Some games already turn it on automatically but they are very few and far between (Destiny 2 is actually the only one I know of 😅).

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Steam vs DS4Windows – Which is best for DualSense On the PC

Now that I've had some time to play with the PS5 DualSense on PC with Steam and DS4Windows, it's time to decide which is best for PC gaming.

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Teflon021656d ago

My issue is that on steam you can modify on a game by game bases as some nave native support and DS4Windows you'd have to turn on and off and the issue with what I'm saying. If it has native support and you use the Steam API or DS4W it'll give you Xbox control prompts so it's more convenient to just run the steam API. Generally games outside of steam make sure to have support unless old. I have both and will only use DS4W if I absolutely have to. It's good but the game by game bases on steam is so much more ideal. Example Games with DS4 native support will allow trackpad support like Ni no Kuni using the track pad. But with DS or Steam activated it puts the trackpad to the share button. So the manual ability to disable it anytime that game starts makes it where that game operates correctly every time

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XxINFERNUSxX1656d ago (Edited 1656d ago )

I just use my 360 controller for 3rd person games, like GTA. All FPS games keyboard/mouse. No need for me to spend 70$ on a controller. Plus I like it to just work without any drivers just plug & play like the 360 controller.

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Try turning off Windows 10's Game Mode if your games are stuttering or freezing

A growing number of users say Game Mode is causing performance issues in games.

oasdada1864d ago (Edited 1864d ago )

Wow i just turned off my game mode a few days ago just because.. and i felt sloght performance getting better but i thought maybe it was just me.. and now i read this

godmachine1864d ago

Right , I read this about a week ago and immediately changed it even with a nvidia gpu my fallout 4 with 3d vision stopped hitching almost entirely

starchild1864d ago

Hmm I've been getting microstuttering in games on my relatively new Ryzen 5 3600. But it always goes away once I restart my PC. Very strange. But I think I already have game mode turned off.

Rude-ro1864d ago

Not sure if you can turn it off.
I
Have to go into task manager and fight it to get it stop running.

Skuletor1864d ago

I turned it off today, was relatively simple. Went to settings, gaming, clicked game mode on the side tab, then toggled it off

Rude-ro1864d ago

@sicksincesix

Right... but I find it still running when going through the task manager.

traumadisaster1864d ago

Last week I heard of that while trying to figure out audio stuttering on a rd 5700. There seems to be a lot of people having audio crackle and go in and out on amd. It seems like there is an audio conflict with two sources trying to control, I don't know.

monkey6021864d ago

I've been diving into the PC gaming side of things head first since last summer and I have a good grasp of it and I'm comfortable with it all now

But what you've just said is exactly why there'll always be a space for home consoles in the gaming market 😂

traumadisaster1864d ago

True, there can be enough problems to make one think it's not worth it. But overall since the ps360 days playing in HD or even 4k at 60 fps vs the muck of 720p under 30fps, non vsync with awful tearing it makes you figure out the pc. Then when you get steam sales over the years it's really nice. But there is a small percentage of pc horror stories that won't happen on console.

TheColbertinator1864d ago

Did this a year back and apart from less performance hiccups I also got less sound glitches. W10 Game mode is not a very beneficial feature for me.

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