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!

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    136 months ago

    It happens already. Windows “Defender” consistently quarantines pirated dll files i.e. EMP.dll might get flagged and you won’t be able to play your game like you expected because the file is now missing and you have to restore it.