Windows 10 updates can disable your pirated games

Torrentors beware, WIndows 10 can apparently disable your pirated games and software. According to Microsoft's new End User License Agreement (EULA) Windows has the caoability to render any pirated software on your system useless

Section 7b of the EULA states, Microsoft Services 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. You may also be required to update the software to continue using the Services." That basically means that with every update, which you can't turn off by the way, Microsoft can disable your pirated software.

As for "unauthorized  hardware peripheral devices" the company is probably referring to its new Xbox One and 360 controllers, which are compatible with PCs. Whether it only checks that you aren't using a counterfeit Xbox controller, or it disables other uncertified PC specific controllers is still unclear. 

Thankfully though, with these anti-piracy measures in the OS itself, it's safe to say that awful Games for Windows Live will never return from the rubbish heap, and Microsoft is sticking with Steam for the PC. Thank God for small mercies.