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[marquess]

This morning having downloaded the lastest update, which was a validation tool for Microsoft. I am now unable to get anymore updates, as my copy of Windows is not genuine. I believe that even if you don't download it you are required to inorder to continue getting updates!

Question, is there anyway around it? Does this mean the end of all unauthenticated software re XP? What is the cost of a genuine XP in Thailand?

[spog]

It's not as bad as that:

The validation tool does not stop you from receiving the security updates. MS has been rather sensible and will allow anyone to get all the security patches. What you don't get are the enhancements and upgrades (eg directX updates).

Seems rather fair to me.

[h90]

I just read from a workarround:

"Even if I did, to the best of my knowledge there's no way to
change your serial if your have SP2.  However, there is a workaround
for both the Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers.  Use the attached
file (WGA.zip) and follow the simple instructions and you'll be set."

but I don't have the file! Deleted by my mailserver.

marquess, on 2005-08-04 08:11:39, said:

This morning having downloaded the lastest update, which was a validation tool for Microsoft. I am now unable to get anymore updates, as my copy of Windows is not genuine. I believe that even if you don't download it you are required to inorder to continue getting updates!

Question, is there anyway around it? Does this mean the end of all unauthenticated software re XP? What is the cost of a genuine XP in Thailand?

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[cdnvic]

Trade information only please. Supplying cracks, keygens, passwords, or pirated programs is not allowed here.

Thanks

cv

[stumonster]

h90, on 2005-08-04 10:39:12, said:

  Use the attached
file (WGA.zip) and follow the simple instructions and you'll be set."

I'd be a bit wary about that zip file mate - you only need to post some javascript into the address window of your browser - and I posted it last week - a quick search of the forum should bring it up

[Firefan]

That java script did not work for me...

Dammit; I had original XP on my laptop and some jerk back home fixed a crash by doing a re-install with non licenced... Now I will have to re-install the original but I understand I will have some challenges with that too, due to the xp version I have now having SP2 build in...

Cheers!

[Phil Conners]

Microslush have always VERY CLEARLY said that THEY NEVER WILL SEND ANY ATTACHMENTS BY MAIL FOR YOU TO APPLY TO YOUR PC.

I am certain WGA.zip is a VIRUS.

Run it through an updated virus scanner before even considering using it.

[rainman]

Here's a way to disable the "Authentication Tool":

In Internet Explorer, go to "Tools\Manage Add-ons". The select "Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer". Scroll down to the "Windows Genuine Advantage" control and disable it. Exit Internet Explorer and launch Windows Update.

Of course, you may only do this if you have legally bought this crap softw...i mean, Windows XP

[coldcrush]

rainman, on 2005-08-04 07:21:16, said:

Here's a way to disable the "Authentication Tool":

In Internet Explorer, go to "Tools\Manage Add-ons". The select "Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer". Scroll down to the "Windows Genuine Advantage" control and disable it. Exit Internet Explorer and launch Windows Update.

Of course, you may only do this if you have legally bought this crap softw...i mean, Windows XP

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Go Linux Go!!!

[francois]

hi'
there are two ways to make sure that you can get windows update with this genuine check.
1. run a licenced windows ... obvious ..
2.serach for a tool called "keyfinder.exe" (virus free) and take a look, you'll see your key, the one runnning now.
open the registry and go to :HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Windows NT/CurrentVersion/wpaevents , double click on OOBETimer and erase the end of the key value <CA 82 B8 55 D4 04 B5 CF>.
close the registry.
open the keyfinder tool and enter a new valid key.

either you have a valid key and it won't be a problem.
if you don't have one, then you need to :
buy one ... or look for one

one hint: the corporate version doesn't need activation, and the serial is in this form : XXXXX-640-xxxxxxx-XXXXX
the serie of low case x have to be a multiple of 7 with a plain number at the end, no zero.
some keymaker are on the web ... anyone can look for it
and you can check by yourself if it works
mine is xxxxx.640.9082612.xxxxx, and I got the windows genuine stuff.

and once you get it, back it up!
the windows genuine advantage is in C:\Documents and settings\all  users\application data\windows genuine advantage\data , save this folder and
to restore it do it in safe mode using the command line.

the validation hey is in C:\WINDOWS\system32 and it's named wpa.dbl this is the activation file.
to restore it do it in safe mode using the command line to copy this file in the system32 folder.

I guess no one forgot the old dos command cp file dest ... ?

anyway ... time to try some other OS may be

francois

Edited by francois, 2005-08-04 15:31:09.

[Thetyim]

Rainman,

I can follow your instructions but do not have
"windows genuine advantage" in my list

I did a Windows update yesterday

[coldcrush]

anyway ... time to try some other OS may be

francois
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This reminds me of maybe why its time to try some other OS system!

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[monty]

I still have an older PC lying around, with a Panthip Win2000 installed on it (naughty I know   )

Anyway, I hooked it to the net recently, so I put on a decent antivirus and wanted to supplement this with Microsofts Antispyware program (which is pretty good I have to admit)

Not long ago you could skip the "validate your windows now" part, but it seems that this is not possible anymore.
So I went for the validation, Microsoft installed some ActiveX thingy and lo and behold, my Win2000 version came up as genuine    

So my girlfriend is happily and spyware free surfing away at the moment  

[Tywais]

I believe this site was mentioned in a forum recently.

http://www.windowsupdate.62nds.com/

[Butterfly]

You can buy WinXP sticker with S/N in Pantip for 300 baht

[Phil Conners]

I though all the copy-windows versions available here were corporate versions not needing validation.

[kelv23]

madsere, on 2005-08-05 13:48:14, said:

I though all the copy-windows versions available here were corporate versions not needing validation.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

think you thought wrong there,theres just about every version released available (and more) I think windows sucks BTW

[coldcrush]

Hey

just thinking goto...LW/programs/type: xpprocorp it might have some info in there..

Edited by lopburiguy, 2005-08-05 14:55:30.

[francois]

Butterfly, on 2005-08-05 06:05:49, said:

You can buy WinXP sticker with S/N in Pantip for 300 baht

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hi'
too easy money making
I could make a thousands of this labels with S/N working for install but surely not for update
that might save you in case of a temporary reinstall, if you lost your number only ...

francois

[britmaveric]

Another work around download all the patches manually from a genuine approved microsoft o/s.

[Butterfly]

britmaveric, on 2005-08-05 10:49:23, said:

Another work around download all the patches manually from a genuine approved microsoft o/s.

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Won't work. The download is not the issue. It's applying the patch at the execution level.

[Butterfly]

francois, on 2005-08-05 09:03:59, said:

Butterfly, on 2005-08-05 06:05:49, said:

You can buy WinXP sticker with S/N in Pantip for 300 baht

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hi'
too easy money making
I could make a thousands of this labels with S/N working for install but surely not for update
that might save you in case of a temporary reinstall, if you lost your number only ...

francois

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Those stickers were taken from older machine so they work and haven't been blacklisted by MS. They are the real ones so you are clean if you ever get "raided" by BSA.

Unlike your SN generator code where the seeds they produce have been blacklisted by MS.

[Firefan]

Is there a simple way for me to change the current non-licenced XP home on my laptop (installed by repair man) to my original licenced XP Home? I have the original license key (on sticker on laptop) but since it had already been activated I would imagine I will run into a problem?

Cheers!

Edited by Firefan, 2005-08-05 18:21:44.

[Butterfly]

Firefan, on 2005-08-05 11:20:43, said:

Is there a simple way for me to change the current non-licenced XP home on my laptop (installed by repair man) to my original licenced XP Home? I have the original license key (on sticker on laptop) but since it had already been activated I would imagine I will run into a problem?

Cheers!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

here: http://www.thaivisa....T&f=17&t=41269#

[coldcrush]

Firefan, on 2005-08-05 11:20:43, said:

Is there a simple way for me to change the current non-licenced XP home on my laptop (installed by repair man) to my original licenced XP Home? I have the original license key (on sticker on laptop) but since it had already been activated I would imagine I will run into a problem?

Cheers!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Limewire/programs/ type in xpprocorp .....it wont go back to the original but it will give you all you need  

that changes the lot...just go through the steps it tells you...easy