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Windows Geniune Pop Up
So then bad news. My copy of windows has notified Mircosoft and such and lately it had been showing me a pop up. My dad looked into it and well he got all mad. Now we were worried of closing the computer and all cause we didn't want it to happen but it did. My copy if XP isn't legit or so it says. What can I do and will it ultimately brick my computer?
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You could try Linux...? :P
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Hahaha. I never touched an apple product before. Seriously now what do I do?
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I'm not entirely sure what your problem is, but Windows Genuine Advantage is extremely buggy. It can pop-up saying your copy isn't legit, when it really is. That could be what's happening to you.
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Well hypothetically it isn't. Would it eventually brick the PC or would it say just be there as a constant threat.
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Oh okay but yeah. So all it will do is just disable me from having a desktop backround and windows updates? Nothing serious like windows being a bit mean to me? Cool I think I can live with that. And uh how do I get rid of that stupid resolve now every time I open my PC XD
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If what I read is correct, that you bought that version of Windows XP and it had a Windows Genuine key, then you should be just fine. If you've done any modifications, like allowing custom visual styles to be used, then I would suggest using the system restore function to restore the computer to a state prior to those modifications.
If you haven't done any modifications, and this pops up then you should contact microsoft to see if they can help remedy the situation. If you did not buy the Windows OS and that version was not originally bundled with that computer, then I would have to say go buy a legitimate OS disc and key and that should remedy the situation. |
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Or the most absurd idea ever. You could actually buy a legit copy, omg.
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As to the OP, do you or do you not own a legitimate copy of Windows, with a legitimate key to activate it? If you do, I suggest reactivating your copy of windows, and, if that does not work, calling microsoft tech support to resolve the issue. If you do not own a legitimate copy of the Microsoft product in question, I suggest you make haste to obtain one, preferably at a reasonable price, as it is not adviseable to try to force Genuine Advantage to stop, and I wouldn't recommend trying to bum rush tech support into activating your copy, although many people do that as well. |
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I'm going to assume you have a legitimate copy of Windows; I recommend if you don't, that you remain quiet about it.
The WGA installer contains the following files: legitcheckcontrol.dll spmsg.dll wgalogon.dll spuninst.exe wgatray.exe (in a folder called "Update") wganotify.cat updspapi.dll update.exe update.inf update.ver WGA is a pain to uninstall manually. Luckily, while investigating some of these files, I found an automated uninstallation script (link). I've attached a batch file that should automate the uninstallation process of WGA if you're using Windows XP. I looked through the code myself, and it shouldn't cause any problems for your PC as far as I can tell; still, use it at your own risk. EDIT: Oh snap, I left out an "n" in "uninst." Oh well, can't fix it now. |
Well I got all the answers i need so uh yeah thanks.
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Yay for promoting not doing windows updates... Precisely the reason Conficker managed to get such a stranglehold; using an already patched flaw!
Avoid Windows Updates is the stupidest thing you can do if you at all value the data on your computer. Don't do it. You make life a pain for every other system administrator out there. Don't do it! :) Just curious, go into system properties (Right click My Computer) On the general tab have a look for the product ID, what is the string of 3 characters in the middle? OEM, 770, or something else? http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/prodid.php If its OEM you can go and moan at the person who sold you the computer and probably trading standards if the copy turns out to be dodgy. If its another code, let us know as it tells us where your copy came from. Retail, MSDN, etc etc j :) |
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It does not spy on you (although it does compare your os version and key to a master db at M$) for some updates and downloads from M$ you HAVE to run/install it or else no download for you. the ONLY solution to the WGA popup is to use only a legit copy of the os.. go buy a key. |
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So wait the more I ignore the more windows gets on my case until they say come to my house with the police or something?
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Basically, Volume License Keys.
Why even have to bother WGA when you have the selection of any kind of XP ever. |
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Anyway, the point is that WGA has an absurdly high false positive rate, and there's absolutely no reason to have it on your system. If you don't have it, don't install it; if you do have it, try using the batch file I provided earlier if you're using XP. |
Can we close this I found a solution!
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On the topic of WGA, Microsoft are removing it for Windows 7 apparently. Even pirate copies will be able to download updates, which I find both smart and stupid.
1. It'll discourage people from buying it 2. Keep people away from Mac/OSX and Linux Let's just hope Windows 7 is decent after Vista. :P |
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