MICROSOFT
SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS
WINDOWS VISTA HOME PREMIUM
WINDOWS VISTA ULTIMATE
These
license terms are an agreement between you and
· the device manufacturer
that distributes the software with the device, or
· the software installer
that distributes the software with the device.
Please
read them. They apply to the
software named above, which includes the media on which you received it, if
any. Printed paper license terms,
which may come with the software, take the place of any on-screen license
terms. The terms also apply to any
Microsoft
· updates,
· supplements,
· Internet-based
services, and
· support services
for
this software, unless other terms accompany those items. If so, those terms apply. If you obtain updates or supplements
directly from Microsoft, Microsoft and not the manufacturer or installer,
licenses those to you.
By
using the software, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use
the software. Instead, contact the
manufacturer or installer to determine their return policy for a refund or credit.
As
described below, using the software also operates as your consent to the
transmission of certain computer information during activation, validation and
for Internet-based services.
If you comply with these license terms, you have
the rights below for each license you acquire.
1. OVERVIEW.
a. Software. The software includes desktop operating
system software. This software does
not include Windows Live services.
Windows Live is a service available from Microsoft under a separate
agreement.
b. License
Model. The software is licensed
on a per copy per device basis.
c. Edition
Specific Rights. See the
Additional License Terms sections at the end of this agreement for license
terms that apply to specific editions of the software.
2. INSTALLATION
AND USE RIGHTS. The software
license is permanently assigned to the device with which you acquired the
software. That device is the
“licensed device.” A
hardware partition is considered to be a separate device.
a. Licensed
Device. You may install one
copy of the software on the licensed device. You may use the software on up to two
processors on that device at one time.
You may not use the software on any other device.
b. Number
of Users. Except as provided in
the Device Connections (all editions), Remote Access Technologies (Home Basic
and Home Premium editions) and Other Access Technologies (Ultimate edition)
sections below, only one user may use the software at a time.
c. Alternative
Versions. The software may
include more than one version, such as 32-bit and 64-bit. You may use only one version at one
time. If manufacturer or installer
provides you with a one-time selection between language versions, you may use
only the one language version you select.
3. ADDITIONAL
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND/OR USE RIGHTS.
a. Multiplexing. Hardware or software you use to
· pool connections, or
· reduce the number of
devices or users that directly access or use the software
(sometimes
referred to as “multiplexing” or “pooling”), does not
reduce the number of licenses you need.
b. Font
Components. While the software
is running, you may use its fonts to display and print content. You may only
· embed fonts in content
as permitted by the embedding restrictions in the fonts; and
· temporarily download
them to a printer or other output device to print content.
c. Icons,
images and sounds. While the
software is running, you may use but not share its icons, images, sounds, and
media.
4. MANDATORY
ACTIVATION.
Activation
associates the use of the software with a specific device. During activation, the software will
send information about the software and the device to Microsoft. This information includes the version,
language and product key of the software, the Internet protocol address of the
device, and information derived from the hardware configuration of the
device. For more information, see
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=69497. By using the software, you consent to
the transmission of this information.
Before you activate, you have the right to use the version of the
software installed during the installation process. Your right to use the software after the
time specified in the installation process is limited unless it is
activated. This is to prevent its
unlicensed use. You will not be
able to continue using the software after that time if you do not activate it. If the device is connected to the
Internet, the software may automatically connect to Microsoft for
activation. You can also activate
the software manually by Internet or telephone. If you do so, Internet and telephone
service charges may apply. Some
changes to your computer components or the software may require you to
reactivate the software. If the
manufacturer or installer activated the software for you, you may not be asked
to activate the software when you first use it. The software will remind you to
activate it until you do.
5. VALIDATION.
a. The software will from time to time
validate the software, update or require download of the validation feature of
the software. Validation verifies
that the software has been activated and is properly licensed. Validation also permits you to use
certain features of the software or to obtain additional benefits. For more information, see
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39157.
b. During a validation check, the
software will send information about the software and the device to
Microsoft. This information
includes the version and product key of the software, and the Internet protocol
address of the device. Microsoft
does not use the information to identify or contact you. By using the software, you consent to
the transmission of this information.
For more information about validation and what is sent during a
validation check, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=69500.
c. If, after a validation check,
the software is found not to be properly licensed, the functionality of the
software may be affected. For
example, you may
· need
to reactivate the software, or
· receive
reminders to obtain a properly licensed copy of the software,
or
you may not be able to
· use
or continue to use some of the features of the software, or
· obtain
certain updates or upgrades from Microsoft.
d. You may only obtain updates or
upgrades for the software from Microsoft or authorized sources. For more information on obtaining
updates from authorized sources see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=69502.
6. POTENTIALLY
UNWANTED SOFTWARE. If turned
on, Windows Defender will search your computer for “spyware,”
“adware” and other potentially unwanted software. If it finds potentially unwanted
software, the software will ask you if you want to ignore, disable (quarantine)
or remove it. Any potentially
unwanted software rated “high” or “severe,” which will
automatically be removed after scanning unless you change the default
setting. Removing or disabling
potentially unwanted software may result in
· other software on your computer ceasing to
work, or
· your breaching a license to use other
software on your computer.
By
using this software, it is possible that you will also remove or disable
software that is not potentially unwanted software.
7. INTERNET-BASED
SERVICES. Microsoft provides
Internet-based services with the software.
It may change or cancel them at any time.
a. Consent for Internet-Based
Services. The software features
described below and in the Windows Vista Privacy Statement connect to Microsoft
or service provider computer systems over the Internet. In some cases, you will not receive a
separate notice when they connect.
You may switch off these features or not use them. For more information about these
features, see the Windows Vista Privacy Statement at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=20615. By using these features, you consent
to the transmission of this information. Microsoft does not use the information
to identify or contact you.
Computer Information. The following features use Internet
protocols, which send to the appropriate systems computer information, such as
your Internet protocol address, the type of operating system, browser and name
and version of the software you are using, and the language code of the device
where you installed the software.
Microsoft uses this information to make the Internet-based services
available to you.
· Windows
Update Feature. You may connect
new hardware to your device. Your
device may not have the drivers needed to communicate with that hardware. If so, the update feature of the
software can obtain the correct driver from Microsoft and install it on your
device. You can switch off this
update feature.
· Web
Content Features. Features in
the software can retrieve related content from Microsoft and provide it to
you. Examples of these features are
clip art, templates, online training, online assistance and Appshelp. You may choose not to use these web
content features.
· Digital
Certificates. The software uses
digital certificates. These digital
certificates confirm the identity of Internet users sending X.509 standard
encrypted information. They also
can be used to digitally sign files and macros, and to verify the integrity and
origin of the file contents. The
software retrieves certificates and updates certificate revocation lists over
the Internet, when available.
· Auto
Root Update. The Auto Root
Update feature updates the list of trusted certificate authorities. You can switch off the Auto Root Update
feature.
· Windows
Media Digital Rights Management.
Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology
(WMDRM) to protect their intellectual property, including copyrights. This software and third party software
use WMDRM to play and copy WMDRM-protected content. If the software fails to protect the
content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software’s
ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect other
content. When you download licenses
for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list
with the licenses. Content owners
may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. Microsoft software that includes WMDRM
will ask for your consent prior to the upgrade. If you decline an upgrade, you will not
be able to access content that requires the upgrade. You may switch off WMDRM features that
access the Internet. When these
features are off, you can still play content for which you have a valid license.
· Windows
Media Player. When you use
Windows Media Player, it checks with Microsoft for
· compatible online music
services in your region;
· new versions of the
player; and
· codecs if your device
does not have the correct ones for playing content.
You
can switch off this last feature.
For more information, go to
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=44073.
· Malicious
Software Removal/Clean On Upgrade.
Before installation of the software, the software will check and remove
certain malicious software listed at
http://www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830 (“Malware”) from your
device. When the software checks
your device for Malware, a report will be sent to Microsoft about any Malware
detected or errors that occurred while the software was checking for
Malware. No information that can be
used to identify you is included in the report. You may disable the software’s
Malware reporting functionality by following the instructions found at
http://www.support.microsoft.com/?kbid=890830.
· Network
Connectivity Status Icon. This
feature determines whether a system is connected to a network by either passive
monitoring of network traffic or active DNS or HTTP queries. The query only transfers standard TCP/IP
or DNS information for routing purposes.
You can switch off the active query feature through a registry setting.
· Windows
Time Service. This service
synchronizes with www.time.windows.com once a week to provide your computer
with the correct time. You can turn this feature off or choose your preferred
time source within the Date and Time Control Panel applet. The connection uses standard NTP
protocol.
· IPv6
Network Address Translation (NAT) Traversal service (Teredo). This feature helps existing home
Internet gateway devices transition to IPv6. IPv6 is next generation Internet
protocol. It helps enable
end-to-end connectivity often needed by peer-to-peer applications. To do so, each time you start up the
software the Teredo client service will attempt to locate a
public Teredo Internet service. It does so by sending a query over the
Internet. This query only transfers
standard Domain Name Service information to determine if your
computer is connected to the Internet and can locate a public Teredo
service. If you
· use an application
(e.g. Windows Meeting Space) that needs IPv6 connectivity or
· configure your firewall
to always enable IPv6 connectivity
by
default standard Internet Protocol information will be sent to the Teredo
service at Microsoft at regular intervals.
No other information is sent to Microsoft. You can change this default to use
non-Microsoft servers. You can also
switch off this feature using a command line utility named “netsh”.
b. Use
of Information. Microsoft may
use the computer information, error reports, and Malware reports to improve our
software and services. We may also
share it with others, such as hardware and software vendors. They may use the information to improve
how their products run with Microsoft software.
c. Misuse
of Internet-based Services. You
may not use these services in any way that could harm them or impair anyone
else’s use of them. You may
not use the services to try to gain unauthorized access to any service, data,
account or network by any means.
8. SCOPE
OF LICENSE. The software is
licensed, not sold. This agreement
only gives you some rights to use the software. The manufacturer or installer and
Microsoft reserve all other rights.
Unless applicable law gives you more rights despite this limitation, you
may use the software only as expressly permitted in this agreement. In doing so, you must comply with any
technical limitations in the software that only allow you to use it in certain
ways. For more information, see the
software documentation. You may not
· work around any
technical limitations in the software;
· reverse engineer,
decompile or disassemble the software, except and only to the extent that
applicable law expressly permits, despite this limitation;
· use components of the
software to run applications not running on the software;
· make more copies of the
software than specified in this agreement or allowed by applicable law, despite
this limitation;
· publish the software
for others to copy;
· rent, lease or lend the
software; or
· use the software for
commercial software hosting services.
9. MICROSOFT
.NET BENCHMARK TESTING. The
software includes one or more components of the .NET Framework 3.0 (“.NET
Components”). You may conduct
internal benchmark testing of those components. You may disclose the results of any
benchmark test of those components, provided that you comply with the
conditions set forth at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=66406. Notwithstanding any other agreement you
may have with Microsoft, if you disclose such benchmark test results, Microsoft
shall have the right to disclose the results of benchmark tests it conducts of
your products that compete with the applicable .NET Component, provided it
complies with the same conditions set forth at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=66406.
10. BACKUP
COPY. You may make one backup
copy of the software media. You may
use it only to reinstall the software.
11. DOCUMENTATION. Any person that has valid access to your
computer or internal network may copy and use the documentation for your
internal, reference purposes.
12. NOT
FOR RESALE SOFTWARE. You may
not sell software marked as “NFR” or “Not for Resale.”
13. UPGRADES. To use upgrade software, you must first
be licensed for the software that is eligible for the upgrade. Upon upgrade, this agreement takes the
place of the agreement for the software you upgraded from. After you upgrade, you may no longer use
the software you upgraded from, except as permitted in the Downgrade section
below (Ultimate edition).
14. Proof of License.
a. If you acquired the software on a device, or on a disc
or other media, a genuine Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label with a
genuine copy of the software identifies licensed software. To be valid, this label must be affixed
to the device or appear on the manufacturer’s or installer’s
packaging. If you receive the label
separately, it is invalid. You should keep label on the device or the packaging
that has the label on it to prove that you are licensed to use the
software. If the device comes with
more than one genuine Certificate of Authenticity label, you may use each
version of the software identified on those labels.
b. To
identify genuine Microsoft software, see www.howtotell.com.
15. TRANSFER
TO A THIRD PARTY. You may transfer
the software directly to a third party only with the licensed device. You may not keep any copies of the
software or any earlier version.
Before any permitted transfer, the other party must agree that this
agreement applies to the transfer and use of the software. The transfer must include the
Certificate of Authenticity label.
16. NOTICE
ABOUT THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD.
This software includes MPEG-4 visual decoding technology. MPEG LA, L.L.C. requires this notice:
USE
OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS
PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE DIRECTLY RELATED TO (A) DATA OR INFORMATION (i)
GENERATED BY AND OBTAINED WITHOUT CHARGE FROM A CONSUMER NOT THEREBY ENGAGED IN
A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, AND (ii) FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY; AND (B) OTHER USES
SPECIFICALLY AND SEPARATELY LICENSED BY MPEG LA, L.L.C.
If
you have questions about the MPEG-4 visual standards, please contact MPEG LA,
L.L.C., 250 Steele Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado 80206; www.mpegla.com.
17. NOTICE
ABOUT THE VC-1 VISUAL STANDARD.
This software may include VC-1 visual decoding technology. MPEG LA, L.L.C. requires this notice:
THIS
PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSES FOR THE PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (A) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
VC-1 STANDARD (“VC-1 VIDEO”) OR (B) DECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE VC-1 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
If
you have questions about the VC-1 visual standards, please contact MPEG LA,
L.L.C., 250 Steele Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado 80206; www.mpegla.com.
18. NOTICE
ABOUT THE MPEG-2 VISUAL STANDARD.
If the software includes Microsoft DVD playback software for Windows
Vista it contains MPEG-2 visual decoding technology. MPEG LA, L.L.C. requires this notice:
USE
OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 VISUAL STANDARD IS
PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE DIRECTLY RELATED TO (A) DATA OR INFORMATION (i)
GENERATED BY AND OBTAINED WITHOUT CHARGE FROM A CONSUMER NOT THEREBY ENGAGED IN
A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, AND (ii) FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY; AND (B) OTHER USES
SPECIFICALLY AND SEPARATELY LICENSED BY MPEG LA, L.L.C.
If
you have questions about the MPEG-2 visual standard, please contact MPEG LA,
L.L.C., 250 Steele Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado 80206; www.mpegla.com.
19. THIRD
PARTY PROGRAMS. The software
contains third party programs. The
license terms with those programs apply to your use of them.
20. EXPORT
RESTRICTIONS. The software is
subject to United States export laws and regulations. You must comply with all domestic and
international export laws and regulations that apply to the software. These laws include restrictions on
destinations, end users and end use.
For additional information, see www.microsoft.com/exporting.
21. SUPPORT
SERVICES. For the software
generally, contact the manufacturer or installer for support options. Refer to the support number provided
with the software. For updates and
supplements obtained directly from Microsoft, Microsoft provides support as
described at http://www.support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx. If you are using software that is not
properly licensed, you will not be entitled to receive support services.
22. ENTIRE
AGREEMENT. This agreement
(including the warranty below), additional terms and the terms for supplements,
updates, Internet-based services and support services that you use, are the
entire agreement for the software and support services.
23. APPLICABLE
LAW.
a. United States. If you acquired the software in the
United States, Washington state law governs the interpretation of this
agreement and applies to claims for breach of it, regardless of conflict of
laws principles. The laws of the
state where you live govern all other claims, including claims under state
consumer protection laws, unfair competition laws, and in tort.
b. Outside the United States. If you acquired the software in any
other country, the laws of that country apply.
24. LEGAL
EFFECT. This agreement describes
certain legal rights. You may have
other rights under the laws of your state or country. You may also have rights with respect to
the party from whom you acquired the software. This agreement does not change your
rights under the laws of your state or country if the laws of your state or
country do not permit it to do so.
25. LIMITATION
ON AND EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES. Except
for any refund the manufacturer or installer may provide, you cannot recover
any other damages, including consequential, lost profits, special, indirect or
incidental damages.
This
limitation applies to
· anything related to the
software, services, content (including code) on third party Internet sites, or
third party programs; and
· claims for breach of
contract, breach of warranty, guarantee or condition, strict liability,
negligence, or other tort to the extent permitted by applicable law.
It
also applies even if
· repair, replacement or
a refund for the software does not fully compensate you for any losses; or
· The manufacturer or
installer, or Microsoft knew or should have known about the possibility of the
damages.
Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. They also may not apply to you because
your country may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental,
consequential or other damages.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
A. LIMITED
WARRANTY. If you follow the
instructions and the software is properly licensed, the software will perform
substantially as described in the Microsoft materials that you receive in or
with the software.
B. TERM
OF WARRANTY; WARRANTY RECIPIENT; LENGTH OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES. The limited warranty covers the software
for 90 days after acquired by the first user. If you receive supplements, updates, or
replacement software during those 90 days, they will be covered for the remainder
of the warranty or 30 days, whichever is longer. If you transfer the software, the
remainder of the warranty will apply to the recipient.
To the extent permitted by law, any
implied warranties, guarantees or conditions last only during the term of the
limited warranty. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so these limitations may not
apply to you. They also might not
apply to you because some countries may not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty, guarantee or condition lasts.
C. EXCLUSIONS
FROM WARRANTY. This warranty
does not cover problems caused by your acts (or failures to act), the acts of
others, or events beyond the reasonable control of the manufacturer or
installer, or Microsoft.
D. REMEDY
FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. The
manufacturer or installer will, at its election, either (i) repair or replace
the software at no charge, or (ii) accept return of the product(s) for a
refund of the amount paid, if any.
The manufacturer or installer may also repair or replace supplements,
updates and replacement software or provide a refund of the amount you paid for
them, if any. Contact the
manufacturer or installer about its policy. These are your only remedies for breach
of the limited warranty.
E. CONSUMER
RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED. You may have
additional consumer rights under your local laws, which this agreement cannot
change.
F. WARRANTY
PROCEDURES. Contact the
manufacturer or installer to find out how to obtain warranty service for the
software. For a refund, you must
comply with the manufacturer’s or installer’s return policies.
G. NO
OTHER WARRANTIES. The limited
warranty is the only direct warranty from the manufacturer or installer, or
Microsoft. The manufacturer or
installer and Microsoft give no other express warranties, guarantees or
conditions. Where allowed by your
local laws, the manufacturer or installer and Microsoft exclude implied
warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and
non-infringement. If your local
laws give you any implied warranties, guarantees or conditions, despite this
exclusion, your remedies are described in the Remedy for Breach of Warranty
clause above, to the extent permitted by your local laws.
H. LIMITATION
ON AND EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. The Limitation on and Exclusion of
Damages clause above applies to breaches of this limited warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. You may also have other rights which
vary from country to country.
WINDOWS VISTA HOME BASIC
ADDITIONAL
LICENSE TERMS. The following additional
license terms apply to Windows Vista Home Basic.
1. Device Connections. You may allow up to 5 other devices to
access the software installed on the licensed device to use File Services,
Print Services, Internet Information Services and Internet Connection Sharing
and Telephony Services.
2. Remote Access Technologies. You may remotely access and use the
software installed on the licensed device from another device to share a
session using Remote Assistance or similar technologies. A “session” means the
experience of interacting with the software, directly or indirectly, through any
combination of input, output and display peripherals.
3. Other Remote Uses. You may allow any number of devices to
access the software installed on the licensed device for purposes other than
those described in the Device Connections and Remote Access Technologies
sections above, such as to synchronize data between devices.
4. Use with Virtualization Technologies. You may not use the software installed
on the licensed device within a virtual (or otherwise emulated) hardware
system.
WINDOWS VISTA HOME PREMIUM
ADDITIONAL
LICENSE TERMS. The following additional
license terms apply to Windows Vista Home Premium.
1. Device Connections. You may allow up to 10 other devices to
access the software installed with the licensed device to use File Services,
Print Services, Internet Information Services and Internet Connection Sharing
and Telephony Services.
2. Remote Access Technologies. You may remotely access and use the
software installed on the licensed device from another device to share a
session using Remote Assistance or similar technologies. A “session” means the
experience of interacting with the software, directly or indirectly, through
any combination of input, output and display peripherals.
3. Other Remote Uses. You may allow any number of devices to
access the software installed on the licensed device for purposes other than
those described in the Device Connections and Remote Access Technologies
sections above, such as to synchronize data between devices.
4. Use with Virtualization Technologies. You may not use the software installed
on the licensed device within a virtual (or otherwise emulated) hardware
system.
5. Media Center Extender. You may have 5 Media Center Extender
Sessions (or other software or devices which provide similar functionality for
a similar purpose) running at the same time to display the software user
interface or content on other displays or devices.
6. Electronic Programming Guide. If the software includes access to an
electronic programming guide service that displays customized television
listings, a separate service agreement applies to the service. If you do not
agree to the terms of the service agreement, you may continue to use the
software, but you will not be able to use the electronic programming guide
service. The service may contain
advertising content and related data, which are received and stored by the
software. The service is not
available in all areas. Please
consult the software information for instructions on accessing the service
agreement.
7. Related Media Information. If you request related media information
as part of your playback experience, the data provided to you may not be in
your local language. Some countries
or regions have laws and regulations which may restrict or limit your ability
to access certain types of content.
8. Consent to Update Infrared Emitter/Receiver. The software may contain technology to
ensure the proper functioning of the infrared emitter/receiver device that
ships with certain Media Center-based products. By accepting these license terms, you
agree that the software may update the firmware of this device.
9. WORLDWIDE
USE OF THE MEDIA CENTER. Media
Center is not designed for use in every country. For example, although the Media Center
information may refer to certain features such as an electronic programming
guide or provide information on how to configure a TV tuner, these features may
not work in your area. Please refer
to the Media Center information for a list of features that may not work in
your area.
WINDOWS VISTA ULTIMATE
ADDITIONAL
LICENSE TERMS. The following additional
license terms apply to Windows Vista Ultimate.
1. Device Connections. You may allow up to 10 other devices to
access the software installed on the licensed device to use File Services,
Print Services, Internet Information Services and Internet Connection Sharing
and Telephony Services.
2. Remote Access Technologies. You may access and use the software
installed on the licensed device remotely from another device using remote
access technologies as follows.
· Remote Desktop. The single primary user of the licensed device
may access a session from any other device using Remote Desktop or similar
technologies. A
“session” means the experience of interacting with the software,
directly or indirectly, through any combination of input, output and display
peripherals. Other users may access
a session from any device using these technologies, if the remote device is
separately licensed to run the software.
· Other Access
Technologies. You may use
Remote Assistance or similar technologies to share an active session.
3. Other Remote Uses. You may allow any number of devices to
access the software installed on the licensed device for purposes other than
those described in the Device Connections and Remote Access Technologies
sections above, such as to synchronize data between devices.
4. Use with Virtualization Technologies. You may use the software installed on
the licensed device within a virtual (or otherwise emulated) hardware system on
the licensed device. If you do so,
you may not play or access content or use applications protected by any
Microsoft digital, information or enterprise rights management technology or
other Microsoft rights management services or use BitLocker. We advise against playing or accessing
content or using applications protected by other digital, information or
enterprise rights management technology or other rights management services or
using full volume disk drive encryption.
5. Media Center Extender. You may have 5 Media Center Extender
Sessions (or other software or devices which provide similar functionality for
a similar purpose) running at the same time to display the software user
interface or content on other displays or devices.
6. Electronic Programming Guide. If the software includes access to an
electronic programming guide service that displays customized television
listings, a separate service agreement applies to the service. If you do not agree to the terms of the
service agreement, you may continue to use the software, but you will not be
able to use the electronic programming guide service. The service may contain advertising
content and related data, which are received and stored by the software. The service is not available in all areas. Please consult the software information
for instructions on accessing the service agreement.
7. Related Media Information. If you request related media information
as part of your playback experience, the data provided to you may not be in
your local language. Some countries
or regions have laws and regulations which may restrict or limit your ability
to access certain types of content.
8. Consent to Update Infrared Emitter/Receiver. The software may contain technology to
ensure the proper functioning of the infrared emitter/receiver device that
ships with certain Media Center-based products. By accepting these license terms, you
agree that the software may update the firmware of this device.
9. Worldwide Use Of The Media Center. Media Center is not designed for use in
every country. For example,
although the Media Center information may refer to certain features such as an
electronic programming guide or provide information on how to configure a TV
tuner, these features may not work in your area. Please refer to the Media Center
information for a list of features that may not work in your area.
10. DOWNGRADE. Instead of using the software, you may
use one of the following earlier versions:
· Microsoft Windows XP
Professional,
· Microsoft Windows
Professional x64 Edition, or
· Microsoft Windows XP
Tablet PC Edition.
This
agreement applies to your use of the earlier versions. If the earlier version includes
different components, any terms for those components in the agreement that
comes with the earlier version apply to your use of them. Neither the manufacturer or installer,
nor Microsoft is obligated to supply earlier versions to you. You must obtain the earlier version
separately. At any time, you may
replace an earlier version with this version of the software.
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