Software bricking - Revision history

Dosjdhdjdjdhdjdjdj: /* See Also */

2026-02-26T03:02:32Z

Dosjdhdjdjdhdjdjdj: /* Why This is a Problem */Info about the problem

2026-02-26T03:01:42Z

Why This is a Problem: Info about the problem

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	==Why This is a Problem==		==Why This is a Problem==

			Software bricking is a problematic practice as it allows issuers of software to revoke user access to their software for any reason. Software distribution companies can and have used this practice to encourage consumers to purchase the newer version of the software.

	==Examples==		==Examples==

Dosjdhdjdjdhdjdjdj at 02:59, 26 February 2026

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	A piece of software being referred to as "bricked" simply means the program has been rendered unusable. Software bricking is a malicious practice in which a company revokes user access to a previously purchased product in order to pressure the consumer to make another purchase. This anti consumer practice is a common way for companies to attempt to increase their sales.		A piece of software being referred to as "bricked" simply means the program has been rendered unusable. Software bricking is a malicious practice in which a company revokes user access to a previously purchased product in order to pressure the consumer to make another purchase. This anti consumer practice is a common way for companies to attempt to increase their sales.

			==Why This is a Problem==

			==Examples==

			==See Also==

			==References==

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TheOneWhoKnocks: Added a relevant category.

2026-02-21T04:29:12Z

Added a relevant category.

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	A piece of software being referred to as "bricked" simply means the program has been rendered unusable. Software bricking is a malicious practice in which a company revokes user access to a previously purchased product in order to pressure the consumer to make another purchase. This anti consumer practice is a common way for companies to attempt to increase their sales.		A piece of software being referred to as "bricked" simply means the program has been rendered unusable. Software bricking is a malicious practice in which a company revokes user access to a previously purchased product in order to pressure the consumer to make another purchase. This anti consumer practice is a common way for companies to attempt to increase their sales.

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Mr Pollo at 23:49, 18 August 2025

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	A piece of software being referred to as "bricked" simply means the program has been rendered unusable. Software bricking is a malicious practice in which a company revokes user access to a previously purchased product in order to pressure the consumer to make another purchase. This anti consumer practice is a common way for companies to attempt to increase their sales.		A piece of software being referred to as "bricked" simply means the program has been rendered unusable. Software bricking is a malicious practice in which a company revokes user access to a previously purchased product in order to pressure the consumer to make another purchase. This anti consumer practice is a common way for companies to attempt to increase their sales.
			[[Category:Common terms]]

Winalia: added a basic explanation on software bricking

2025-08-16T17:17:36Z

added a basic explanation on software bricking

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A piece of software being referred to as "bricked" simply means the program has been rendered unusable. Software bricking is a malicious practice in which a company revokes user access to a previously purchased product in order to pressure the consumer to make another purchase. This anti consumer practice is a common way for companies to attempt to increase their sales.

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	==See Also==		==See Also==

			*[[DRM]]

	==References==		==References==