26-07-2005, 11:37
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MS turns on WGA
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Microsoft is no longer providing updates to non-genuine versions of its Windows XP operating system. From today, the company has switched over to a full launch of its Windows Genuine Advantage Programme as part of its ongoing anti-piracy campaign.
Users will now have to join the WGA authentication program if they want to receive software updates from the Microsoft Download Centre or from Windows Update. However, MS says it will still provide security patches for pirated systems, which will be available via Automatic Updates in Windows.
To register for the WGA, users just need to visit the Microsoft Download Centre, Windows Update or Microsoft Update. There they will be prompted to download an ActiveX control that checks the authenticity of their Windows software and, if Windows is validated, stores a download key on the PC for future verification.
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26-07-2005, 11:44
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Re: MS turns on WGA
Ok, they will or they won't! I respect their reasons for still giving security updates to pirated copies...better have them all security tight than not...
But what is the difference between the support levels? Pirated only get security and authentics get what?
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26-07-2005, 11:49
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Re: MS turns on WGA
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Ok, they will or they won't! I respect their reasons for still giving security updates to pirated copies...better have them all security tight than not...
But what is the difference between the support levels? Pirated only get security and authentics get what?
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Without WGA you have to use Automatic updating and therefor only receive what is available through AU.
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Automatic Updates helps you keep your Windows installation current with the latest critical and security updates. Using Automatic Updates does not require validation.
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26-07-2005, 12:09
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Re: MS turns on WGA
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Originally Posted by Caspar
Ok, they will or they won't! I respect their reasons for still giving security updates to pirated copies...better have them all security tight than not...
But what is the difference between the support levels? Pirated only get security and authentics get what?
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I think Microsoft have to support even pirated versions of their OS's to help prevent flaws being exploited that might affect legitimate users in some way, e.g. Code Red/Nimda port scanning licensed remote machines and maxing out their router/firewall connections.
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26-07-2005, 12:13
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Originally Posted by Bifta
I think Microsoft have to support even pirated versions of their OS's to help prevent flaws being exploited that might affect legitimate users in some way, e.g. Code Red/Nimda port scanning licensed remote machines and maxing out their router/firewall connections.
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Agreed, which is what I said 
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26-07-2005, 12:46
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Re: MS turns on WGA
er... what's the difference?
I have always used automatic updates & I see no reason not to.
I log on to my PC, get a little icon that says I have updates & then install them.
Is this to no longer work for me then?
I have both legitimate at work & not so much at home being used.
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26-07-2005, 12:55
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Re: MS turns on WGA
what if you have a ligite copy and have installed it on several machines at home
a bit of a tiff about internet with mrs markymoan and she now wants her own connection. (because of advice on this forum)thank you 
i'll be damned if i'm buying another copy for another machine at home. 
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26-07-2005, 12:57
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Re: MS turns on WGA
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er... what's the difference?
I have always used automatic updates & I see no reason not to.
I log on to my PC, get a little icon that says I have updates & then install them.
Is this to no longer work for me then?
I have both legitimate at work & not so much at home being used.
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Post 3 Nothing will change for you
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what if you have a ligite copy and have installed it on several machines at home
a bit of a tiff about internet with mrs markymoan and she now wants her own connection. (because of advice on this forum)thank you
i'll be damned if i'm buying another copy for another machine at home. |
Post 3, you'll be able to get automatic updates but nothing else on the machine that isn't validated.
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26-07-2005, 13:04
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Re: MS turns on WGA
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Originally Posted by markymoan
what if you have a ligite copy and have installed it on several machines at home
a bit of a tiff about internet with mrs markymoan and she now wants her own connection. (because of advice on this forum)thank you
i'll be damned if i'm buying another copy for another machine at home.
Post 3, you'll be able to get automatic updates but nothing else on the machine that isn't validated.
that stinks it would be like needing a seperate tv licence for each tv in the house 
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26-07-2005, 13:10
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Re: MS turns on WGA
Windows update doesn't even seem to be working atm............
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26-07-2005, 13:10
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Re: MS turns on WGA
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what if you have a ligite copy and have installed it on several machines at home
a bit of a tiff about internet with mrs markymoan and she now wants her own connection. (because of advice on this forum)thank you
i'll be damned if i'm buying another copy for another machine at home.
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Post 3, you'll be able to get automatic updates but nothing else on the machine that isn't validated.
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Exactly, when you purchase a copy of windows you are actually purchasing a license that allows you to use Windows on 1 PC. (Newer versions of Office allow you to install and run on 1 PC and a laptop/ other PC.) If you wish to run Windows on more than one PC you need to buy a further license.
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26-07-2005, 13:18
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Re: MS turns on WGA
time to put the wife back on m.e then 
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26-07-2005, 13:30
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Re: MS turns on WGA
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Originally Posted by markymoan
what if you have a ligite copy and have installed it on several machines at home
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You can't have a legit copy installed on several machines for starters (according to M$ anyway)
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26-07-2005, 13:33
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Re: MS turns on WGA
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Originally Posted by markymoan
what if you have a ligite copy and have installed it on several machines at home
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You can't have a legit copy installed on several machines for starters (according to M$ anyway) |
Not officially anyway lol
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Windows update doesn't even seem to be working atm............
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Maybe it failed authentication  Was working earlier as I checked as I was posting this thread.
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26-07-2005, 13:33
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You can't have a legit copy installed on several machines for starters (according to M$ anyway) |
the product was purchased and i assumed it would be ok to do so at home
that is why i said she can go back to M.E
edit>just read t&c end user thing "what a crock" looks like she is going to use M.E bought that as well
no wonder bill is rich 
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