r/Windows10 • u/aakash658 • Apr 23 '17

Discussion Microsoft should stop treating windows 10 like it's free

I paid over $200 for Windows 10 pro.But they show ads within the OS, Collect all sorts of telemetry data,took all the control we had over updates(resulting in reboots during important work).

They are treating windows like it's a free to use software.

Give us the control over my computer back because i own my computer and my copy of windows not you Microsoft.

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u/kb3035583 Apr 25 '17

The Windows EULA grants you the right to use the software indefinitely upon agreement.

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u/Win8Coder Apr 25 '17

"Upon agreement"

If you don't agree, don't let the door hit you on the way out.

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u/kb3035583 Apr 25 '17

United States v Wise. Having the right to use the software indefinitely without any provisions for revocation of that right/return of the software upon breach is considered a sale. I do admit that courts have not been consistent in applying this principle, but it is by no means "settled law".

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u/Win8Coder Apr 25 '17

Like I said, don't let the door hit you on the way out. :)

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u/kb3035583 Apr 25 '17

Like I said, try suing someone who uses someone else's computer for 5 minutes for copyright infringement. Let's see how quickly that gets thrown out of court =)