terryJones

Not that anyone here would have, but IF they knew anyone who had, it would be a good idea to ensure that the latest update is not allowed to install on their PC.
IF anyone had, and has not yet restarted their PC, go to system restore and go back to yesterday, then into control panel updates, and disable auto update. Once the machine has been allowed to restart after the install I am led to believe that otherwise a niggle screen pops up and starts to become a PITA.

Saab Dastard

Perish the thought that any PPRuNer would have such a copy, but I'll leave it here for "informational purposes".

I suspect that several people have had problems with the registration process, so this might cause them further - unwarranted and undeserved - grief.

Thanks for the info.

SD

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Buster Cherry

I suspect most people who are ripping Microsoft off (Contradiction in terms maybe??) have already realised this as Billyboy released a Validation tool on the updates website around 12 months ago. There are always ways & means of solving problem though. b.t.w I OWN a legit copy.

spannersatcx

What's a PITA?

Gonzo

PPRuNe Pop

I think you would probably have to be naive to think that there aren't 'iffy' copies of XP in the hands of our esteemed readers. Inevitable wouldn't you say.

It's all a matter of conscience.

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PhilM

If you have a non-legit copy of XP, downloqding updates via the updates website is a no-no, it'll pickup your dodgy serial and not let you.

Turning on AutoUpdates in windows however does not seem to check the serial, and as such the updates download and install just fine.

So I am reliably informed

Earl

But what if you have a legal copy and install it on more than one computer?
For instance your desktop and laptop.
Is their anyway for Mr. Bill to detect this through the updates?
The costs should be for each household, not each computer.

spannersatcx

Thanks now what's an FLA?

terryJones

I am relyably informed that the following method could be used to remove the niggle.
Start in SAFE mode (F8 during bootup)
Start in safe with command prompt
Go to Windows\System32 folder and delete wgatray.exe
Use EDIT to write a blank file, and save as wgatray.exe
Set the attributes to read only sytem, hidden. This stops the dll trying to change the file you just made in place of the one the billionare wants you to run.
run regedit, and search for all wga references and delete.
Reboot to a screen with no niggles.
{If you are new to DOS type CD C: \Windows\System32}
TYPE del wgatray.exe
TYPE edit
use the menu at the top of this edit window to save the empty window as wgatray.exe
use the file menu to exit
TYPE ATTRIB +H +S +R wgatray.exe.
TYPE REGEDIT
use find to search for all references to wga and delete them
close everything down, (use ctrl, alt, del and shut down)
Reboot to no niggle screen.
Now, use Setting, Control Panel, Automatic Updates, and select the radio button for Turn Of Auto Updates.
The machine will warn you, just ignore and get on with it.

rotorcraig

The other way to get rid of the niggle is to right click the "star" icon on the status bar, and select "Change Notification Settings".

Then uncheck the "Display Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications messages" box and acknowledge that you are no longer eligible for Windows Updates.

RC

BOAC

Spanners - it is one more than a 'TLA '

spannersatcx

Now I'm really confused, TLA, FLA what does it all mean!

One that I've always wanted to know was IIRC, now what is that all about.

You can tell I'm on a DOT, WNI, KAO, NBTDTSTI, HTGAPAOGN, B.

(Day Off Today, Wifes Not In, Kids Are Out, Nothing Better To Do Than Surf The Internet, Have To Go And Play An Online Game Now, Bye)

pzu

Thanks it worked for me today - bought my Mum (aged 81) an updated/upgraded Pc last year from a 'mate' who builds them up from Computer Fair parts ;
Called to see her on Friday, and as she was off gallivanting decided to kill time by PPruning etc - noticed updates on offer, so selected them - Result Bill Gates's protection squad struck - hard job explaining to Mum that she was guilty of 'software piracy' so your fix proved to be immediately useful
If she needs a machine in future, will go the NETTO/ALDI route ;
PZU - Out of Africa

ASFKAP

Whats the code for a five letter acronym?

terrain safe

5LA ?

Germstone

this apparently worked for a "friend" of mine

According to the posting, the way to dismantle the notification is to run Task Manager in Windows and kill a file called WgaTray.exe. Then, a user should go to the System32 folder and find WgaTray.exe and wgalogon.dll. Once those files are identified, they should be renamed to WgaTray1.exe and wgalogon1.dll and then the user should perform a restart, according to the posting

joe2812

IIRC is If I Recall/Remember Correctly?

IIRC?

BDiONU

There is a neat little application called WGAfakap which disables Unka Bill's latest WGA checking 'update'. I know several people who have used it safely (it really is a small file). Have a look here

BD

Saab Dastard

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