No more windows updates

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<p>I just found an update on windows xp, that make some of you think twice before downloading. Here’s what it says:</p>

<p>“Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)
443 KB , less than 1 minute
The Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool enables you to verify that your copy of Microsoft Windows is genuine. The tool validates your Windows installation by checking Windows Product Identification and Product Activation status. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.”</p>

<p>So im guessing that if you don’t have a legit version of windows (about 30% of the population.) will no longer be able to get updates.</p>

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<p>Yea, it was on Google news this morning…</p>

<p>:)</p>

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<p>ahhaha ALL windows updates have that. I have a bootleg version of XP and i used to update and my computer would crash ALL the time. then someone told me that windows basically f’s up ur system by checking to see if your system is legit and if it isnt, adding malicious code.</p>

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<p>So what your saying is that Microsoft puts AOL on your computer if it’s not legit :D</p>

<p>Besides my windows is already messed up enough.</p>

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<p>hahahha nice :)</p>

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<p>Do you have any proof that they all have that? I thought that they didn’t.</p>

<p>This does not affect security updates, only nonessential stuff that you can still get as standalones.</p>

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<p>like whenver i would download service packs it would mess up my system bad. But if i d/led like Windows Media Player or something it wouldn’t mess up.</p>

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<p>First of all, I’m sure the 1337 h4x0rs will make cracks for this like they always do. Second of all, I never understood what was so great about the service packs/updating windows? Is it just to stay current against vulnerabilities, or what? I’ve had a bootleg windows xp for 2 years without any updates or service packs and I’ve never had any problems…</p>

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<p>windows is highly insecure and security packs tend to fix the problems.</p>

<p>of course, the fixes come weeks after the damage is done…</p>

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<p>Ya, just stay out of the backalleys kiddies. Don’t download stupid software- especially useless freeware.</p>

<p>If you really want a great P2P software, use ARES. Best P2P ever w/o spyware too :D</p>

<p>Also, get Zonealarm (firewall) and download the cd key generator from ARES- full version. I have that, and it basically made all my ports invisible to hackers</p>

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<p>Also, make sure to manually open and check all email attachments from strangers (be extra sure to run all .exe programs you get as attachments), as this is the only surefire way to find out if an attachment contains malicious code. If your system starts acting funny, then you know not to open that same attachment next time. If not, then it’s perfectly safe to go ahead and… know that it’s safe.</p>

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<p>blah blah blah, these are all logical crap that most CCers can figure out by themselves. you’d know not to open an email called “Nude photoes of Anna Kournikova”</p>

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<p>It’s funny because there are people who get really excited and open those right away.</p>

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<p>Hmm just use a trusted torrent source; those are never dangerous like P2P networks.</p>

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<p>well, if you have a decent anti-virus and firewall, you should be fine…</p>

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<p>GoldShadow, you have the funniest advice I’ve ever seen. :p</p>

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<p>This is exactly why we should get Apples</p>

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<p>No You’re Going To Start A War</p>

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<p>Crap, my XP Pro Corp didn’t pass.</p>

<p>Why did it not validate?
Windows has been installed on your machine with an invalid product key
The type of key found on your system is typically licensed by organizations who want to use multiple copies of windows. Then you may be a victim of software piracy.</p>

<p>Oh well, I’ll see what I can do about it.</p>