Micro$oft at it again

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07-26-2005, 09:36 PM
zacspeed

Micro$oft at it again

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4717417.stm

"Anyone downloading updates for Windows XP will be required to check that their operating system is genuine.

Security updates are exempt from this in order to prevent people spreading viruses across the internet."

Eh?
What is the diffrence between an "update" & a "security update"? I thought they were all security updates.
:unsure:
07-26-2005, 09:56 PM
Mïcrösöül°V³

Re: Micro$oft at it again

not all updates are security related, but most seem to be. so yea, I see what you mean :)
07-26-2005, 09:58 PM
tesco

Re: Micro$oft at it again

updates will probably be things like new media player versions, the windows journal viewer thing, etc.
security updates will be anything falling under "critical" in inwdows update.
07-26-2005, 10:12 PM
Snee

Re: Micro$oft at it again

I wonder what the policy will be on service packs and such.
07-26-2005, 10:17 PM
tesco

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Validation Failure: Invalid Product Key

:ohmy:!
07-26-2005, 10:20 PM
Snee

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Key from a keygen? :unsure:
07-26-2005, 10:24 PM
Guillaume

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossco

Quote:

Validation Failure: Invalid Product Key

:ohmy:!

Damn. Here too.

What we do now? :unsure:
07-26-2005, 10:25 PM
tesco

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guillaume

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossco

:ohmy:!

Damn. Here too.

What we do now? :unsure:

:unsure: Won't be long before a new keygen comes out for us. :shifty:
07-26-2005, 10:32 PM
Snee

Re: Micro$oft at it again

That's crap tho', I have to install XP on my brother's computer again tomorrow, and I'm not sure his key is valid now :(

Do you absolutely have to install something in between sp1 and sp2? 'cos I have installers for those at least.
07-26-2005, 11:40 PM
peat moss

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Theres posts all thru this forum about changing your PID if you have XP pro corp.
07-26-2005, 11:48 PM
zapjb

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Just sent Rossco a pm w/rapidshare info.
07-26-2005, 11:49 PM
peat moss

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Theres posts all thru this forum about changing your PID if you have XP pro corp.

This thread is still relevant today . Slipstream with sp2 , use a key gen. Bob's your uncle . :)

http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=9719

@Zapjb how did I know you would answer ? Going to have a lot of people eating their hats over their comments about your old thread. :lol:
07-26-2005, 11:58 PM
zapjb

Re: Micro$oft at it again

OK i'm F'd too my M$ update says invalid. Oh F***!
07-27-2005, 12:04 AM
peat moss

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by zapjb

OK i'm F'd too my M$ update says invalid. Oh F***!

Just checked with mine but did n't d/l because of this :

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.

Ah fuck it I'm going try it whats the worst it can do? You can still get security updates anyway. And the rest from outside sources . :)

Dam buggers you have to enable auto updates if you want to d/l security updates . I hate that but thats the price I'll pay .I refuse to pay, like Ross said a new key gen. is just around the corner . Hey so is the new Vista O/S !
What me worry . :01:

Hey sports fans it gets better you can not enable auto updates after this authentic check , dirty buggers :lol: Believe me I tryed, turn on auto updates before you d/l the newest updates and you should still be able to get the critical updates . :)
07-27-2005, 02:00 AM
AndrewBarker

Re: Micro$oft at it again

This seems rather too simple to work...but it seems to bypass the check

In Internet Explorer
Tools > Manage Add-ons
Disable "Windows Genuine Advantage" thingy

Close Internet Explorer, then go back to the update site
07-27-2005, 02:14 AM
peat moss

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewBarker

This seems rather too simple to work...but it seems to bypass the check

In Internet Explorer
Tools > Manage Add-ons
Disable "Windows Genuine Advantage" thingy

Close Internet Explorer, then go back to the update site

Uh uh uh ! (My bad Elivis inpersonation) Worked for me, all xp office updates too. Thanks Andy your a God in my eyes ! :01: I feal like a idiot for the chicken little posts I made but I'll live . :lol:
07-27-2005, 04:59 AM
zapjb

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Nice. Thanks a lot AndrewBarker works a treat!
07-27-2005, 05:14 AM
peat moss

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by zapjb

Nice. Thanks a lot AndrewBarker works a treat!

And your key gen. is still is a keeper ! :01:

This really should pinned ,there's going to be soooooo many post and questions about it .It will drive us crazy . Feel free to delete my posts , references to Andrew & Zapjb should stay intac as they are related . :)
07-27-2005, 05:29 AM
tesco

Re: Micro$oft at it again

:lol: You gotta be kidding.

Someone's gonna be fired at MS. :whistling:
07-27-2005, 05:37 AM
peat moss

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossco

:lol: You gotta be kidding.

Someone's gonna be fired at MS. :whistling:

So your point is ? :P

I'm still looking for a new key gen, tho . :)
07-27-2005, 05:41 AM
abu_has_the_power

Re: Micro$oft at it again

windows update still works fine for me. :blink:
07-27-2005, 06:22 AM
peat moss

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by abu_has_the_power

windows update still works fine for me. :blink:

Your one of the lucky ones ? Pre sp2 or "cough" a legit copy ? Well some of us are not so lucky but imput is appreciated , because I for one was stumped on the invalid key responce. Saying this key was not issued by Microsoft . If you have a better trick or crack please share . :) My PM 'S are MT at the moment ! :)

Or your one of the few that has windows auto update enabled ? I'm curiuos by nature as have installed on a few computers . :)
07-27-2005, 08:48 AM
Guyver

Re: Micro$oft at it again

lol i never do window updates..im still on sp1
07-27-2005, 09:07 AM
{I}{K}{E}

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guyver

lol i never do window updates..im still on sp1

:huh:

why not
07-27-2005, 01:14 PM
peat moss

Re: Micro$oft at it again

I now have two entries in my start, all programs tool bar . Windows updates and Microsoft updates ! Silly O/S or what ? :dry:
07-27-2005, 03:44 PM
zapjb

Re: Micro$oft at it again

I'm not at home. Wonder if I have the same 2 entries.
07-27-2005, 06:24 PM
Izagaia

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by peat moss

I now have two entries in my start, all programs tool bar . Windows updates and Microsoft updates ! Silly O/S or what ? :dry:

Both entries open the same windows application. I deleted my shortcut in the start menu>all programs area for "Microsoft Update" and kept the one for Windows. I replaced the outdated icon for Windows Update with the new MS one though. :D

However, so far my updating and using Windows Validation with the updating service through my current PID and key, Izzy reports all systems, "go fly". :cool:
07-27-2005, 06:30 PM
tesco

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by zapjb

I'm not at home. Wonder if I have the same 2 entries.

I don't. :huh:
07-27-2005, 07:07 PM
abu_has_the_power

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by peat moss

Quote:

Originally Posted by abu_has_the_power

windows update still works fine for me. :blink:

Your one of the lucky ones ? Pre sp2 or "cough" a legit copy ? Well some of us are not so lucky but imput is appreciated , because I for one was stumped on the invalid key responce. Saying this key was not issued by Microsoft . If you have a better trick or crack please share . :) My PM 'S are MT at the moment ! :)

Or your one of the few that has windows auto update enabled ? I'm curiuos by nature as have installed on a few computers . :)

i have auto update enabled. my xp is using a XP Corp with SP2 slipstreamed. i dled it a long time ago, around when sp2 came out. :blink: :blink: update works just fine for me :D :D I RULE! :01: :schnauz: :01: :schnauz:
07-27-2005, 08:45 PM
zapjb

Re: Micro$oft at it again

No 2 entries here. Just read about this while at work. Pirates will still get critical/security updates. So no biggie.
07-27-2005, 09:54 PM
Mïcrösöül°V³

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Its issues like these that make it real nice to know someone who works at a LARGE company with volume license copies. :ph34r: :D
07-27-2005, 10:28 PM
tesco

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mïcrösöül°V³

Its issues like these that make it real nice to know someone who works at a LARGE company with volume license copies. :ph34r: :D

:w00t: Lucky, lucky!
07-28-2005, 12:10 AM
peat moss

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mïcrösöül°V³

Its issues like these that make it real nice to know someone who works at a LARGE company with volume license copies. :ph34r: :D

Show off ! :P JK microsoul, I had access to Win XP Pro corp (legal copy ) but at "my" suggestion after fixing a couple of work computers , their now under lock and key. :lol:
07-28-2005, 12:43 PM
BawA

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by zacspeed

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4717417.stm

"Anyone downloading updates for Windows XP will be required to check that their operating system is genuine.

Security updates are exempt from this in order to prevent people spreading viruses across the internet."

Eh?
What is the diffrence between an "update" & a "security update"? I thought they were all security updates.
:unsure:

edited
u already said so what i ment :lol:
but work arounds r floating over internet to get non security updates.
http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/showp...62&postcount=4
http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/showp...70&postcount=5
07-28-2005, 06:18 PM
AndrewBarker

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewBarker

This seems rather too simple to work...but it seems to bypass the check

In Internet Explorer
Tools > Manage Add-ons
Disable "Windows Genuine Advantage" thingy

Close Internet Explorer, then go back to the update site

I can confirm this works 100%, as there was an optional software update today :)
07-28-2005, 07:12 PM
Spicker

Re: Micro$oft at it again

Microsoft requires Windows piracy checks
http://www.computerworld.com/softwar...103480,00.html
07-28-2005, 07:32 PM
exo_body

Re: Micro$oft at it again

just wondering, personally i have a legit copy of xp home (we got it when we bought our computer 2 years ago) but i wanna install xp pro corp edition soon, will the serial that came with my computer work on xp pro corp?
07-28-2005, 10:11 PM
slim150

ALTERNATE WAY: Getting around the verification for windows update

If you read slashdot then ya probably know but everyone else:

Before pressing 'Custom' or 'Express' buttons paste this text to the address
bar and press enter:

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

It turns off the trigger for the key check.
07-28-2005, 10:55 PM
AndrewBarker

Re: Getting around the verification for windows update

It works, but you have to redo it every time you visit Microsoft update.

The method that I posted is permanent.
07-29-2005, 12:37 AM
peat moss

Re: Getting around the verification for windows update

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewBarker

It works, but you have to redo it every time you visit Microsoft update.

The method that I posted is permanent.

As has been said no problem here with your fix. :)

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