windows authorization bug

[War_Caymore]

there is a bug that discontinues the authorization for windows, i know it's out tehre and you need to replace a peice of code in the windows programming but i frget what peice and what to replace it with, a little help here fellas...

war_caymore

[cool dude]

actually i read about this. where did u get your authorization for windows from? it might be a fake authorization. yes i know it might have worked before but microsoft keeps finding new fake authorization and cancels them. contact microsoft and they might give u a new free authorization.

[NikG]

If you are referring to Windows Genuine Advantage, this is Microsoft's method of battling piracy of its WinXP OS. Pretty much, it'll automatically download as part of Windows Updates with a new version every couple of months. It then checks if you have a legit version and starts annoying you with messages and prompts if you don't.

The answer may seem obvious: don't download it from Windows Update. The problem if you don't download it, though, is that you wont be able to update WinXP through Windows Update anymore. This is not really an option since new bugs are found in WinXP seemingly every hour.

As annoying as this is for users, you gotta admit MS has come up with an interesting way to battle piracy.

[md]

WGA is a hack. It's been shown to not recognize many a hacked install and at het same time claim that many legit installs are pirated.

Not sure what the OP wanted... replacing "windows programming" is pretty vague (and not at all possible unless you work for microsoft). Are you looking for a way to trigger this bug? Or a way of resetting your activation? Either way I doubt you'll be able to find any help here... try a microsoft newsgroup.

[[Gandalf]]

Best way to get rid of WGA is a complete format.

[Justin_]

If for whatever reason Microsoft doesn't let you validate, then you can use this script on the update page to receive the updates. The only drawback is you have to update manually... But if you know anything about computers you should be doing this anyways.

javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all')

A better option would be to dl an enterprise package from .torrent as they do not require validations.

[md]

Justin_ wrote:

If for whatever reason Microsoft doesn't let you validate, then you can use this script on the update page to receive the updates. The only drawback is you have to update manually... But if you know anything about computers you should be doing this anyways.

javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all')

A better option would be to dl an enterprise package from .torrent as they do not require validations.

Why would you be doing things manually? The automatic updates do quite well at l=making sure you have all the latest packages.

And no, a better option would not be to pirate windows. A better option would be to _buy_ windows. This is not the place to encourage piracy.

[Justin_]

Updates should be done manually so as to keep track of things. Most updates will not be necessary to install for most people therefore there is no sense in compromising your current setup by installing support for a lazer printer when you know you won't be able to afford a lazer printer for years to come...
Of course proprietary updating schemes are probably the safest, there is still risk of compromising the stability of your entire system, as I, and I'm sure many others have experienced.

[md]

Justin_ wrote:

Updates should be done manually so as to keep track of things. Most updates will not be necessary to install for most people therefore there is no sense in compromising your current setup by installing support for a lazer printer when you know you won't be able to afford a lazer printer for years to come...
Of course proprietary updating schemes are probably the safest, there is still risk of compromising the stability of your entire system, as I, and I'm sure many others have experienced.

Updates to windows are bug fixes that apply to everyone. Never is there an update which "enables support for a lasrer printer" (which is just another printer... no special drivers required usually). Update are good for your system stability and security. Not installing them can lead to not only yourself but otehr's computers getting compromised by virii. People who think like you are part of the problem with security...

[Justin_]

Thanks Cornflakes, you're appraisal is enlightening as always.

(Note that I didn't say do not get updates, I said get updates that are necessary. This would naturally include security updates and bug fixes.)

[md]

IIRC windows only automatically pushes bugfixes and security updates. And while you might argue htat MS is puching IE7 as an update so I'm wrong... remember that IE6 is the place where msot virii and spyware get onto your computer, so replacing it *is* a security update... even it it is only being replaced with a marginally better peice of software.

[Justin_]

Windows Automatic Updates send every single package in the update database that is not installed on your computer + anything else microsoft feels like installing on your computer. You can feel free to get your automatic updates but I will never trust microsoft that much.

[bugzpodder]

you can be sure that if people have problems with automatic windows updates, somewhere out there someone would point it out. so i think it is safe not to be paranoid and trust MS on this.

in any case, sometimes i opt for not installing updates because i dont need them. i dont use exchange, i dont use outlook, i hardly ever uses media player. so i dont need updates from these, thank you.