Genuine Windows Validation fixed

[news=http://img285.imageshack.us/img285/6255/mssecurity2vk.gif]Seemed to of missed this one, the fix was implemented a few days ago and now requires users to enter a code before being able to download. One can only wonder if the less tech-savvy users will be able to grasp the concept!

theunofficialmicrosoftblog is reporting that Microsoft has updated the Windows Genuine Validation tool to circumvent the hack exposed last week that allowed the system to be bypassed with a snippet of JavaScript code. The Validation is now a two-step process that first generates a code and then has you copy and paste that code to complete the process.

http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/image...ews_source.gif Source:theunofficialmicrosoftblog | Neowin.net[/news]

Yet the other workaround (disabling WGA in IE>Tools>Manage add-ons) still works. ;)

Yup, it does, tested for myself. :)

I just went to update and it didn't ask me to do that. Of course there wasn't anything new so maybe that comes after you select what you need :unsure:

My Trixie and Greasemonkey workarounds still work just fine.

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Originally Posted by tracydani

I just went to update and it didn't ask me to do that. Of course there wasn't anything new so maybe that comes after you select what you need :unsure:

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You might have have auto updates enabled so you weren't asked . Try updating manualy then follow the (disabling WGA in IE>Tools>Manage add-ons )
advice from Guillaume.



I'v been on holiday for the last 10 days so was curious about this issue , came home to two panic phone messages and one e-mail about this problem. :lol: But the WGA fix is probably easier to explain to nOobs. :)

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Originally Posted by Guillaume

Yet the other workaround (disabling WGA in IE>Tools>Manage add-ons) still works. ;)

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yep :D :schnauz: :01: :01:

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Originally Posted by peat moss

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Originally Posted by tracydani

I just went to update and it didn't ask me to do that. Of course there wasn't anything new so maybe that comes after you select what you need :unsure:

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You might have have auto updates enabled so you weren't asked . Try updating manualy then follow the (disabling WGA in IE>Tools>Manage add-ons )
advice from Guillaume.



I'v been on holiday for the last 10 days so was curious about this issue , came home to two panic phone messages and one e-mail about this problem. :lol: But the WGA fix is probably easier to explain to nOobs. :)

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Sorry, i actually have a legit copy. Came with the pc :lol:

But when i went the first few times it did the check, now it doesn't. But as I said, I have all the updates now so I'll have to see when there is something new :)

I just updated and with the update the Windows validation tool was installed. I then re-booted and looked to turn off the validation tool as explained previously, only to find that I do not have "manage add-ons" under "Tools". I can't turn the validation tool off. Did Microsoft now remove this option? help!

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Originally Posted by colonblow87

I just updated and with the update the Windows validation tool was installed. I then re-booted and looked to turn off the validation tool as explained previously, only to find that I do not have "manage add-ons" under "Tools". I can't turn the validation tool off. Did Microsoft now remove this option? help!

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what version of IE?

Same thing for me, but I think I might have another work around :D

I'm running Windows 2000 Pro with IE 6.0.2800.1106

Well, I was I'm about to reboot. Hopefully everything goes as planned. If so, I'll post what I did.

Update:
Rebooted and ran the UMPNP vulnerability check and the updates were installed because I'm no longer vulnerable. :)

Has Microsoft fixed the JavaScript Exploit?

I find it another way but this give you a legit validation code
u have to use 640pid keygen windows xp pro vlk and change the range from 640-0 to 64-0. then make a key and change the key with keyfinder. then go to validation and see what it does. ooo legal ah?
ok the disanvatage is that u have to do it every time u want to update.cuz the 640 old key will come back after u reboot.

Rossco,
I'm using IE 6.0.2800.1106

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Originally Posted by un shiza

Same thing for me, but I think I might have another work around :D

I'm running Windows 2000 Pro with IE 6.0.2800.1106

Well, I was I'm about to reboot. Hopefully everything goes as planned. If so, I'll post what I did.

Update:
Rebooted and ran the UMPNP vulnerability check and the updates were installed because I'm no longer vulnerable. :)

Has Microsoft fixed the JavaScript Exploit?

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Correct me if im wrong, but I think the Genuine Windows Validation is only for XP and not 2000

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Originally Posted by erRor67

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Originally Posted by un shiza

Same thing for me, but I think I might have another work around :D

I'm running Windows 2000 Pro with IE 6.0.2800.1106

Well, I was I'm about to reboot. Hopefully everything goes as planned. If so, I'll post what I did.

Update:
Rebooted and ran the UMPNP vulnerability check and the updates were installed because I'm no longer vulnerable. :)

Has Microsoft fixed the JavaScript Exploit?

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Correct me if im wrong, but I think the Genuine Windows Validation is only for XP and not 2000

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You may need xp /sp1 or sp2 to even take advatage of this ? :)

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Originally Posted by erRor67

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Originally Posted by un shiza

Same thing for me, but I think I might have another work around :D

I'm running Windows 2000 Pro with IE 6.0.2800.1106

Well, I was I'm about to reboot. Hopefully everything goes as planned. If so, I'll post what I did.

Update:
Rebooted and ran the UMPNP vulnerability check and the updates were installed because I'm no longer vulnerable. :)

Has Microsoft fixed the JavaScript Exploit?

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Correct me if im wrong, but I think the Genuine Windows Validation is only for XP and not 2000

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the validation tool is for 2k as well

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Originally Posted by vampiro

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Originally Posted by erRor67

Correct me if im wrong, but I think the Genuine Windows Validation is only for XP and not 2000

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the validation tool is for 2k as well

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Windows 2000 SP4's WGA is Weaksauce Compared To The One For XP SP1/SP2

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Originally Posted by rossco

[news=http://img285.imageshack.us/img285/6255/mssecurity2vk.gif]Seemed to of missed this one, the fix was implemented a few days ago and now requires users to enter a code before being able to download. One can only wonder if the less tech-savvy users will be able to grasp the concept!

theunofficialmicrosoftblog is reporting that Microsoft has updated the Windows Genuine Validation tool to circumvent the hack exposed last week that allowed the system to be bypassed with a snippet of JavaScript code. The Validation is now a two-step process that first generates a code and then has you copy and paste that code to complete the process.

http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/image...ews_source.gif Source:theunofficialmicrosoftblog | Neowin.net[/news]

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With (a legal) win98SE I had to copy and paste a code I got, when I wanted to download something off their site, less than a week after the genuine valdiation thing had been implemented.

I believe the Windows Genuine Validation tool has been updated again.On my last visit to the site it installed a new tool.The disable add-ons trick with Windows Genuine Validation seems to have been fixed its now unable to be enable and disabled(greyed out)...I'm still able to update fully(legal key :whistling)...But I have heard of some people who are having problems.There does seem to be a patch floating around.

yes the manage add on option has been completely disabled, what is the method of getting around this validation process for xp users

google "LegitCheckControl-fixed.RZN"

This worked for me. :D

http://wiki.djlizard.net/WGA

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Originally Posted by richard49

This worked for me. :D

http://wiki.djlizard.net/WGA

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Me too

You have to do this everytime ? What a pain I kept closing my browser instead of using the back button , but yep piece of cake . Was surprised I had 10 updates to install, alot to do with Excel I'm thinking .

YOu could just download one of those patches on TS. worked for me.

guys i have tried to download the ethos stuff to validate my xp but it is still showing that i am running a counterfeit copy of XP what else can i do

Please don't discuss cracks at FST.

I heard the latest version is rather [CRUDE] though :naughty:

Why not just tell the WGA not to update in the first place =\