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shockw@ve

Jul 14 2007, 10:18 AM

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QUOTE(shahz @ Jul 7 2007, 01:24 AM)

guys, dont you think that this thread should be closed and deleted? It's violating the Micro$oft's rules..Discussions like this should be kept away I believe

Discussing WGA isn't wrong as it has been deemed to be spyware by certain quarters of the tech community and you can legitimately choose not to have it installed. It is only wrong when you're using an actual pirated copy and have been rightfully detected and are trying to get rid of it by non-legit means.

However, I'll leave it to your own imagination on how many posters in this thread are actually legitimate customers of M$.

zorex

Aug 22 2007, 01:53 AM

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Im legitimate user.. WinXP Pro SP2

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Aug 26 2007, 03:51 PM

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QUOTE(shockw@ve @ Jul 14 2007, 11:18 AM)

Discussing WGA isn't wrong as it has been deemed to be spyware by certain quarters of the tech community and you can legitimately choose not to have it installed. It is only wrong when you're using an actual pirated copy and have been rightfully detected and are trying to get rid of it by non-legit means.

However, I'll leave it to your own imagination on how many posters in this thread are actually legitimate customers of M$.

a legitimate WGA remover already released on the net...
and my Windows is virtually legitimate cuz i passed WGA verification...

skma

Sep 21 2007, 09:25 PM

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QUOTE(shahz @ Jul 7 2007, 12:24 AM)

guys, dont you think that this thread should be closed and deleted? It's violating the Micro$oft's rules..Discussions like this should be kept away I believe

Disagree.
I have a legit copy but still I don't like the presence of WGA to tell that I'm legit.
It's just another redundant background process that serve me pointless.
I have my windows updates as usual.
My opinion.

mgxbox

Nov 8 2007, 02:39 PM

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QUOTE(skma @ Sep 21 2007, 09:25 PM)

Disagree.
I have a legit copy but still I don't like the presence of WGA to tell that I'm legit.
It's just another redundant background process that serve me pointless.
I have my windows updates as usual.
My opinion.

Agree. WGA is quite a nonsense.

kevyeoh

Dec 4 2007, 08:08 PM

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aiyah..i just installed WGA also wor...so far doesn't really kacau my PC lor... not like it's using up my PC resources...so let it be...

soulmate

Dec 29 2007, 02:38 AM

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olny non-ori Windows user should be furious about WGA
just let is be

pangping1510

Jan 9 2008, 12:19 PM

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i just installed xp into my laptop..

just wondering..do i need sp1/sp2 so that i can install other softwares on my laptop? because before this i have xp with sp2..

just that i reformatted and the validation thing screws everything up..

pengiranijam

Feb 4 2008, 08:40 AM

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You don't need to install again sp1/sp2 if your windows xp cd already sp2.

If the xp sp2 you have is legitimate software, WGA should not be notify you...

But, otherwise, you should call Microsoft regarding your issue...

hussam_o_r

Mar 18 2008, 10:03 PM

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QUOTE(soulmate @ Dec 29 2007, 02:38 AM)

olny non-ori Windows user should be furious about WGA
just let is be

right......

mgxbox

Mar 27 2008, 03:23 AM

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QUOTE(pangping1510 @ Jan 9 2008, 12:19 PM)

i just installed xp into my laptop..

just wondering..do i need sp1/sp2 so that i can install other softwares on my laptop? because before this i have xp with sp2..

just that i reformatted and the validation thing screws everything up..

Is your Windows XP CD with SP2? If not you need to download it from Microsoft website to install it some old Windows XP CD doesn't come with SP2. Check your system properties to know whether SP2 is installed or not.

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Jun 18 2008, 11:42 PM

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No wonder my XP cannot go online. Coz using pirated version. Bought Vista & cannot install mobo driver & can't watch videos.

Matrix

Jul 8 2008, 02:25 PM

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Acutally, you can download updates for XP (SP2, SP3) and VISTA(even SP1) even with piraty O/S.

WGA is a joke. It doesn't work.

I use piraty O/S and all i got is a "Thank you for using Genuine Software" from MS whenever i do validation to download some stuff...

btw, I do not encourage piracy, I just did it to show the WGA doesn't works and serves nothing but annoyances.

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Aug 14 2008, 11:59 PM

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QUOTE(Matrix @ Jul 8 2008, 02:25 PM)

Acutally, you can download updates for XP (SP2, SP3) and VISTA(even SP1) even with piraty O/S.

WGA is a joke. It doesn't work.

I use piraty O/S and all i got is a "Thank you for using Genuine Software" from MS whenever i do validation to download some stuff...

btw, I do not encourage piracy, I just did it to show the WGA doesn't works and serves nothing but annoyances.

it works for 90% of pirated windows users in the US
it was never meant for our level of intelligence. Just good enough for noob computer users how dunno shit

so don't compare our level of intelligence to them

MojA_VieW

Aug 15 2008, 09:05 PM

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ermm.guys, can vista home premium upgrade to ultimate using same keys?

i've bought my lappy with oem home premium..
if that so, i'll upgrade mine..

viqq

Aug 20 2008, 04:00 PM

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Windows Update doesn't require you to install WGA anymore meaning that you can choose not to install WGA notifications when asked to do so in
Windows Update.

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Aug 23 2008, 03:16 AM

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WGA.......if people stole ur KEY registered few times. u will have problem to register again. when u add on more hardware or change hardware.

yu_wang

Aug 26 2008, 09:25 PM

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Looks like WGA on a busted XP Pro is going to do more than just nag...

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=...1600&sec=nation

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Starting Wednesday, users with pirated copies of Microsoft Corp's Windows XP Professional operating system (OS) on machines that are Internet-capable could find their computer displays going black and with no screen icons visible.

However, that's only according to The Star. I don't see this news appearing on any other tech website. Yes I've tried googling.

UPDATE: Confirmed on Slashdot here. Best of luck to all pirates out there!

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Aug 27 2008, 09:08 PM

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If i don't update my WGA but i update other component... will microsoft eventually block me from updating till i update my WGA?

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Aug 27 2008, 09:09 PM

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They may eventually but for now, just avoid WGA. By doing so, you won't be able to enjoy many freebie from MS - IE7, WMP11 and etc...

But, in a sane person's mind, who cares? Plenty of real bloat-free freebies out there.

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