Why has this little "update" arrived on my licensed XP Home - which I validated both when I got it and after a motherboard replacement?
A couple of times I've clicked cancel to its setup, but I'm curious what the consequences will be if I continue to ignore it.
This is what their website says
Why use WGA Notifications?
Software piracy is a worldwide problem that affects Microsoft, consumers, partners, and the broad industry. Unlike a pirated or counterfeit copy, a genuine copy of Windows XP is backed by Microsoft or a trusted partner, and comes with the features and performance you'd expect. Recent research shows that acquiring and using counterfeit software can be risky. Installing the latest WGA Notifications can keep your system up to date and alert you to the presence of counterfeit.
"Can keep your system up to date"? As opposed to what?
As I say, I could just go ahead and install it - but am I really being given a choice?
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I think it asks MS if the license key is valid and checks system files to see if they've been messed with to crack the activation code. It's rather evil: if you do install it and you're legal it'll leave you alone 99% of the time but if you don't install it and you're evil it will keep badgering you.
Mrtoms put it best: "Oh Windows Genuine Advantage. You're the mustachioed guy who peeps in my window and says he's only making sure nobody steals the fireplace."
Mrtoms put it best: "Oh Windows Genuine Advantage. You're the mustachioed guy who peeps in my window and says he's only making sure nobody steals the fireplace."
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There's no need to install this, whether you have a legit copy or not. It's just another piece of useless software to clog up the system, simply ignore and delete.
You will be able to download all important security patches, however.
You will be able to download all important security patches, however.
ah right, on the website it informs you that it needs to "update windows update software components" and promtly shoves that on, then the rest of the updates it had found appear once you confirm thats on.
btw, off topic slightly, did you ever warm to office 2007?
btw, off topic slightly, did you ever warm to office 2007?
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