Wait. Wait. It does now? Wow. Idiotic move from Microsoft since like most average computer users have like pirated softwares on their PC. People will think twice now whether to upgrade/buy windows 10 or not.
Just. Way to do business, Microsoft :3 Windows 8 was already somewhat a failure and this... *facepalms*
EDIT: Ehrmmmm.... http://www.pcworld.com/article/2971088/windows/fears-of-microsoft-scanning-your-windows-10-pc-for-pirated-games-are-overblown.html and http://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/3h5wwg/windows_10_disabling_pirated_software_not_so_fast/ . You. Trolled. Me :V
@Eden - I really dunno how this scanning thing will actually work since not all paid apps/programs have the same way of being verified whether its a genuine copy or not. So, it's kinda impossible that every pirated app you installed will get disabled if you upgrade to Win 10 but as Kenzi said, it's not worth the risk to do that. (Plus, I dunno if it's included in the agreement whether a person shouldn't use any pirated software with Windows 10) Especially, those apps you actually have pirated are biggies. (Photoshop and whatever antivirus you have) I just really recommend you not to upgrade your current Windows version to Windows 10. It's just pain in the ass if this is the case. NVM.
And, What's your reasoning by the way on why you want to upgrade to Win 10? Coz if it's speed gain, there's not much difference, lol, assuming you have Win 8/7.
And also, simple meaning of pirated app = "If you torrented it, you most likely pirated it"
EDIT: Just. Freaking. PM Me D: And also, the ones that will only be scanned for piracy seems to be only those online video games and online services offered by Microsoft. So yeah, you should be grand on Photoshop and on any Antivirus you have.
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