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windows genuine advantage update....should i install it???

13 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/windows-genuine-advantage-update-should-i-install-it.54543/

tango_cash
tango_cash Original post #1
Apr 8, 2007 at 7:58 PM
hi people i have autmatic updates on in win XP and it dwnlded a update that says

Size: 1.2 MB

The Windows Genuine Advantage Notification tool notifies you if your copy of Windows is not genuine. If your system is found to be a non-genuine, the tool will help you obtain a licensed copy of Windows.

More information for this update can be found at *go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39157


should i install this update????
shantanu
Apr 8, 2007 at 8:02 PM
yeah you shoudl install this update if you have genuine windows.. if not then you will be a lot annoyed by some messages at startup and reminders to buy a original version.. :D:D
sumeetindia
Apr 8, 2007 at 9:11 PM
If original -YES
if not -NO (if no then u may not be able to download and install softwares provided microsoft ,you can't even update your xp )
abhi1301
Apr 8, 2007 at 9:27 PM
As al d wise ppl have already told .. don't dare do it if u r usin a pirated windows .. consequenses can be really BAD
piyush gupta
Apr 9, 2007 at 9:53 AM
If u want to purchase a genuine copy of windows download this tool

Else forget about it

also u can't get official MS updates on your PC untill its pirated
Kiran.dks
Apr 9, 2007 at 9:58 AM
Download and install it. No problems. I have done it already...and working fine.
sumeetindia
Apr 9, 2007 at 10:52 AM
Kiran_tech_mania said:
Download and install it. No problems. I have done it already...and working fine.
That's may be b'cuz You have origial.
Some others might not have:D :D
rajasekharan
Apr 9, 2007 at 11:52 AM
well it ok for me . . :) am using pirated xp .WGA has never troubled me anyway in all these years .also i can install mediaplayer 11, IE 7 with out any cracks :). in short its working as if its genuine but its a pirated one ;-)
s18000rpm
Apr 9, 2007 at 11:54 AM
rajasekharan said:
well it ok for me . . :) am using pirated xp .WGA has never troubled me anyway in all these years .also i can install mediaplayer 11, IE 7 with out any cracks :). in short its working as if its genuine but its a pirated one ;-)
why you so happy & proud about that??? :x
rajasekharan
Apr 9, 2007 at 12:58 PM
and why are you angry about that ;-). . . ok ok no more talks about piracy :).
shantanu
shantanu #11
Apr 9, 2007 at 2:11 PM
He is angry coz using pirated software is not a good thing to do.. and discussing it is another bad habit with so proud in your talks... :p
piyush gupta
Apr 10, 2007 at 9:27 AM
Discussion about piracy

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