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typeLL - 28 Jul 2005 01:16 GMT

i visited window Update website to check for security update, it's making me
install the Window Genuine Advanteage Tools (KB892130) size 443.00KB. Is this
another update on Window Update? is this normal? is it ok to install it? I
thought Window Genuine Advantage Tools is not required for security patches
and its only required for add-ons? Just want to make sure that this isn't a
mistake or accidentally by microsoft.

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Colin Nash [MVP] - 28 Jul 2005 04:53 GMT

>i visited window Update website to check for security update, it's making
>me
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> mistake or accidentally by microsoft.

This is legitimate... new policy from Microsoft.

See http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2005/jul05/07-25WGA1PR.mspx

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Jason - 28 Jul 2005 14:21 GMT

* Colin Nash [MVP] <cnash>:

>>i visited window Update website to check for security update, it's making
>>me
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> See http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2005/jul05/07-25WGA1PR.mspx

And apparently already thankfully easily bypassed. And no I dont run
windows so I don't have pirated copies to worry about before folks start
accusing.

Jason

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skwertball - 30 Jul 2005 16:25 GMT

Don't install it. That's easy. It does NOTHING FOR YOU. Just helps
Microsoft sell more.

> * Colin Nash [MVP] <cnash>:
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> Jason

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Peter - 30 Jul 2005 18:17 GMT

As long as they are offering it for free go for it.

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> Don't install it. That's easy. It does NOTHING FOR YOU. Just helps
> Microsoft sell more.
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>> Jason

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