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It seems it shouldn't be too hard for Microsoft to specify that the data being accessed by Windows Update is data that was placed there by MS in the first place, and that this will be the only data accessed (that is, if it is the only data accessed ;).
On the other hand, even if they do rewrite their EULA, that doesn't mean it won't cause credit unions and/or banks to break federal law if they try to use Windows Update with it accessing data on the computer. I do think MS should make an effort to appease these customers/potential customers--I imagine if the media were to make a big enough deal about this issue, it could be an impetus for other financial institutions to switch to another OS.
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Well..maybe the banks should go find some other OS if they dont like MS. We all have a choice ppl :-) I personally dont mind MS but if it breaks the law..use something else.
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I disagree, if they would read the EULA, they would see that they are going to be doing something illegal. It isn't Microsoft that is breaking the law here, they have it all stated right there...
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I think the EULA needs to be more specific about the files it is saying Microsoft has the right to access. Otherwise you are going to get crazy people spouting away about how installing windows media player 9 gives employees at Microsoft the ability to remote desktop into your computer.
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If M$ needs access to specific files, then they should be more specific to avoid cases like this. From their point of view, this would require changing the EULA every time they needed new access.
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At issue is Microsoft's "automatic update" feature, which allows users to automatically get upgrades and patches to their systems. To get the updates, users must agree to give Microsoft access to information on their systems.
Do they have to use the "automatic update" feature? I don't use it, I disabled it when I first installed the sevice pack.
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