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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person other than the owner or operator of the computer may not knowingly cause computer software to be copied to a computer in this state and use the software to:
(1) prevent, through intentionally deceptive means, reasonable efforts of the owner or operator of the computer to block the installation or execution of or to disable computer software by causing computer software that the owner or operator has properly removed or disabled to automatically reinstall or reactivate on the computer;
(2) intentionally misrepresent to another that computer software will be uninstalled or disabled by the actions of the owner or operator of the computer;
(3) remove, disable, or render inoperative, through intentionally deceptive means, security, antispyware, or antivirus computer software installed on the computer;
(4) prevent reasonable efforts of the owner or operator to block the installation of or to disable computer software by:
(A) presenting the owner or operator with an option to decline the installation of software knowing that, when the option is selected, the installation process will continue to proceed; or
(B) misrepresenting that software has been disabled;
(5) change the name, location, or other designation of computer software to prevent the owner from locating and removing the software; or
(6) create randomized or intentionally deceptive file names or random or intentionally deceptive directory folders, formats, or registry entries to avoid detection and prevent the owner from removing computer software.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Business and Commerce Code - BUS & COM § 324.053. Unauthorized Interference with Installation or Disabling of Computer Software - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/business-and-commerce-code/bus-com-sect-324-053/
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