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Posted: Thursday January 5th, 2006 19:33 |
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do i need microsoft genuine advantage,
do i need the updates
please advise
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Posted: Thursday January 5th, 2006 23:40 |
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Don't have any personal experience with it. I'm still using Windows 2000 when I must do Windows and Linux otherwise. But Google turned up this:
http://www.boingboing.net/2005/07/28/microsoft_genuine_ad.html
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Last edited on Thursday January 5th, 2006 23:41 by umbrarchist
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Posted: Friday January 6th, 2006 02:58 |
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Microsoft genuine advantage is a software authentication system that has been implemented to specifically verify whether or not your windows installation is legitimate. (Legally Purchased)
You WILL need to install this "trojan" on your PC if you want to receive software updates from microsofts "windows update" website.
Do not install this software if you did not purchase your the windows software on your PC as your IP address will be logged on their servers and could possibly be used against you in the future.
Glossary
Trojan: A piece of software that can install itself on your PC and compromise your pc security (i.e. Log keystrokes, take snapshots of screens, record images from an attached webcam without your prior knowledge or consent)
IP address: Your computers unique identifier on the internet (Looks similar to this, 129.23.45.23)
Hope this helps
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Posted: Friday January 6th, 2006 03:47 |
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my copy is store bought. i bought the whole pc from a high street retailer
i want the updates but without microsoft being nosey
gees
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Posted: Friday January 6th, 2006 08:16 |
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I do not know how well this works, as I do not use windows 2000/xp
http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/
According to the site above, you can update your windows without using internet explorer
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Posted: Friday January 6th, 2006 08:55 |
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@LadyDay
You should be fine then.
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Posted: Friday January 6th, 2006 13:13 |
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LLoydy64 wrote: @LadyDay
You should be fine then.
but you said its like a trojan horse
mm may just download it and switch off automatic updates and just check for updates as and when
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Posted: Friday January 6th, 2006 23:38 |
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There is another way of getting around the 'microsoft genuine adv'.
Follow the instructions below:
Since July the 29th, Microsoft released the " Genuine Advantage" update for its Windows ® Operating System. This update makes windows legallity validation obligatory when trying to acces updates through the microsoft download portal or the windows update feature in Internet Explorer.
The following provides a working fix which disables the validation check and once again grants users of a "less legal" system acces to the windows update feature withing IE without having to validate 
What to do:
Go to Windows Update and install the Windows Genuine Advantage ActiveX Control, but don't click 'Continue' when installation is done.
Close IE, re-open it and hit Manage Add-Ons... under Tools.
Highlight Windows Genuine Advantage and Disable it.
Close IE again, then go back to WindowsUpdate. It'll say that the site is trying to use an ActiveX that is currently disabled. Ignore it. Ignore it while you're downloading Updates like normal
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Posted: Saturday January 7th, 2006 01:46 |
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@MCP
Microsoft have recently updated their site to protect against that vulnerability.
@LadyDay - The reason I call it a Trojan is because I personally HATE microsoft's invasive, pervasive nature...
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