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    Windows 10 to block unauthorised hardware and software

    Pirates beware, Microsoft is bringing the hammer.

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    haha, that is cute. Wonder how long this will last.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VegOtter View Post
    haha, that is cute. Wonder how long this will last.
    Yeah, it won't. It'll be an uncomfortable time until they relinquish, though. I use all kinds of unauthorized hardware!

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    So if AMD pisses MS off enough it (AMD manufactured hardware) could be deemed as "unauthorized hardware" and get blocked? Hmmm...interestings

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    Quote Originally Posted by PsychoFish View Post
    So if AMD pisses MS off enough it (AMD manufactured hardware) could be deemed as "unauthorized hardware" and get blocked? Hmmm...interestings
    Tum tum tuuuuumm... and the plot thickens.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Avatar View Post
    Yeah, it won't. It'll be an uncomfortable time until they relinquish, though. I use all kinds of unauthorized hardware!
    What exactly is an example of unauthorised hardware?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grievous View Post
    What exactly is an example of unauthorised hardware?
    As far as I know it will apply to hardware that is being used in a country where it's not available for purchase in said country.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grievous View Post
    What exactly is an example of unauthorised hardware?
    In my case, things I've built/am building myself. Nothing fancy, but MS are well aware of the fact that things other than keyboards and mice gets plugged in.. The US Navy is paying them a bunch to not forget it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grievous View Post
    What exactly is an example of unauthorised hardware?
    I'd say VR Sex (NSFW)
    Not really, just though of it first.

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    This will never last, people will just go back to win 7 and not bother with 10 then, Microsoft won't make any money, and quickly remove that feature.

    Also if you pirate win 10 will it detect itself?
    Almighty legit one.

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