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Yes [1]. In this case, the issue was that the AM software itself contained security bugs, but depriving you of use of your computer would probably be actionabl
by efitz 3y ago
Yes [1]. In this case, the issue was that the AM software itself contained security bugs, but depriving you of use of your computer would probably be actionable. IANAL and have no idea if you could win that.
The software does have disclaimer of warranties and limits on liability to the purchase price as part of the terms of use [2]
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/consumers-file-class-action-lawsuit-against-symantec-for-defective-antivirus-software-300746568.html https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/consumers-file-clas...
[2] https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-use https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-use [note: I am not 100% certain that this is the TOU specifically applicable to MS AM but most TOU look similar]