wraggster
November 30th, 2015, 19:52
Some users have claimed that the most recent update to Windows 10 has uninstalled certain programs from their systems without asking for permission.
VentureBeat (http://venturebeat.com/2015/11/23/windows-10s-fall-update-is-deleting-certain-apps-without-asking/) reports that two programs used by gamers are among those affected – CPU-Z and AMD’s Catalyst Control Centre. The former is a processor monitor that allows those who are overclocking or tweaking their CPU to keep an eye on its performance. CCC, meanwhile, in a fundamental part of managing AMD graphic card usage.
It seems that the pair are among a number of programs identified by Windows 10 systems carrying the latest update as being responsible for system instability and crashing. The result is that the OS automatically yanks them from a user’s system.
The Windows 10 T&Cs outline Microsoft’s right to remove software from a system (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/windows-10-can-automatically-disable-pirated-software/0154413) for a whole range of reasons, but users remain annoyed that such action can be taken without notice. Fortunately in most cases it seems that a simple reinstallation sorts the problem.
“The Microsoft Services Agreement allows Microsoft to change or discontinue certain apps or content where we deem your security is at risk,” a Microsoft spokesperson previously said. “Software that is pirated or botted places the safety and security of our customers at risk, including a higher risk of malware, fraud, public exposure of personal information, and poor performance or feature malfunction.
“We remain committed to protecting our customers from the risks of non-genuine software and protecting the intellectual property of developers of all types of content.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/windows-10-update-accused-of-uninstalling-programs-without-permission/0159534
VentureBeat (http://venturebeat.com/2015/11/23/windows-10s-fall-update-is-deleting-certain-apps-without-asking/) reports that two programs used by gamers are among those affected – CPU-Z and AMD’s Catalyst Control Centre. The former is a processor monitor that allows those who are overclocking or tweaking their CPU to keep an eye on its performance. CCC, meanwhile, in a fundamental part of managing AMD graphic card usage.
It seems that the pair are among a number of programs identified by Windows 10 systems carrying the latest update as being responsible for system instability and crashing. The result is that the OS automatically yanks them from a user’s system.
The Windows 10 T&Cs outline Microsoft’s right to remove software from a system (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/windows-10-can-automatically-disable-pirated-software/0154413) for a whole range of reasons, but users remain annoyed that such action can be taken without notice. Fortunately in most cases it seems that a simple reinstallation sorts the problem.
“The Microsoft Services Agreement allows Microsoft to change or discontinue certain apps or content where we deem your security is at risk,” a Microsoft spokesperson previously said. “Software that is pirated or botted places the safety and security of our customers at risk, including a higher risk of malware, fraud, public exposure of personal information, and poor performance or feature malfunction.
“We remain committed to protecting our customers from the risks of non-genuine software and protecting the intellectual property of developers of all types of content.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/windows-10-update-accused-of-uninstalling-programs-without-permission/0159534