I heard Windows 11 has been updated to take screenshots of your computer. Is it theoretically possible for them to delete content from your PC or external hard drives if they can determine that you have pirated content on them? Can they theoretically report you for it? I know it’s unlikely but is it still possible? I’m thinking of switching to Linux and this may be the reason why.

Edit: Thank you all for your educated answers. I really appreciate y’all!

  • Skyrmir@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    I doubt they’ll use screen shots to implement anything like piracy controls. It’s too messy and inaccurate, and there are easy and accurate ways to check for file signatures. Every virus scanner already does it.

    If they’re going to institute license controls that’s how it would work. Any signature of unlicensed software would get locked out by file heuristics.