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Microsoft Can Remotely Kill Purchased Apps

Posted by samzenpus on from the killing-distance dept.

Meshach writes "The terms of service for Microsoft's newly launched Windows Store allows the seller to remotely kill or remove access to a user's apps for security or legal reasons. The story also notes that MS states purchasers are responsible for backing up the data that you store in apps that you acquire via the Windows Store, including content you upload using those apps. If the Windows Store, an app, or any content is changed or discontinued, your data could be deleted or you may not be able to retrieve data you have stored."

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  1. NSA Key of Yore by cosm · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Although this is laterally related, anybody remember the proverbial NSA Key?

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  2. Re:doubt it by Gaygirlie · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I doubt the three braincells you have are working to their fullest: this isn't talking about devices, it's talking about Windows Store. Besides, there isn't any device out there yet that has Windows Store installed as the store isn't even finished yet. Windows Phone Marketplace is an entirely different thing, too.