Windows Genuine Advantage - WGAErrLog.txt

[zaqxsw]

I read the posts on WGA, but last night's update now creates WGAErrLog.txt
in my temp folder. If you delete it, WinXP Pro just recreates it. I really
had no problem with being made to install WGA, but this .txt file annoys me.

Nothing is starting in MSConfig and I do not see any new service running, so
do I have to put up with WinXP's WGAErrLog.txt file?

Thanks for any replies!

 

[Alias]

I read the posts on WGA, but last night's update now creates WGAErrLog.txt
in my temp folder. If you delete it, WinXP Pro just recreates it. I really
had no problem with being made to install WGA, but this .txt file annoys me.

Nothing is starting in MSConfig and I do not see any new service running, so
do I have to put up with WinXP's WGAErrLog.txt file?

Thanks for any replies!

I have it too. Ran Crap Cleaner but it's still there. Ah, the joys of
proving to MS that you have paid for your software 4 times now. First
with the WPA and then the three subsequent WGAs.

Sigh.

Alias

 

[PA Bear]

Posted in Windows Update newsgroup about an hour ago:

A problem with registry key permissions may cause the installation of
KB905474 to fail.

These permissions can be repaired using Registry Editor as follows:

1. Click Start, and then click Run
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK
3. Expand HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
4. Locate the subkey HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\LegitCheckControl.LegitCheck
5. Right-click the subkey and select Permissionsâ?¦.
6. Ensure that Administrators allowed Full Control permission
7. Repeat steps 3-6 for the subkey
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\LegitCheckControl.LegitCheck.1

(Hat tip to Robin Walker who orginally posted this fix.)

This fix is presently being incorporated into an update of the
WGADiag2.exe utility, which will be made available in a few days. Those
interested in testing this utility should contact me directly.

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[Alias]

Posted in Windows Update newsgroup about an hour ago:


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Just curious, what does this have to do with the fact that the
WGAErrLog.txt file is permanently stuck in the windows/temp directory?

Alias

 

[mark.hinch]

I too get this but tbh it isnt a problem is it?

 

[Alias]

I too get this but tbh it isnt a problem is it?

I don't know but I don't appreciate MS putting something on my computer
and not a) telling me what it is and b) making it so I can't delete it.

Alias