Genuine Advantage bug

[Corey]

Trying to download some files off MS site. Genuine advantage fails with
this error: "This version of windows genuine advantage validation tool
is no longer supported..." yada, yada. I just downloaded the file.
What gives?

 

[NotMe]

it was cracked, I think they are working on a new one.

 

[Jon]

Try validating here instead and then return to Windows Update

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/ww/windows/default.mspx

Jon

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Launch Internet Explorer and from the Toolbar select:
Tools > Internet Options > Settings > View Objects.
Right-click on each item denoted as "Windows Genuine
Advantage Validation Tool" and select "Remove".

Afterward, revisit the Windows Update web site.

Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of Microsoft Download Center
pages to request assistance directly from Microsoft:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/ContactDownloads


The Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) validation check process
does not complete when you try to validate your copy of Windows XP
or Windows 2000 Professional
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;905226

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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| Trying to download some files off MS site. Genuine advantage fails with
| this error: "This version of windows genuine advantage validation tool
| is no longer supported..." yada, yada. I just downloaded the file.
| What gives?

 

[Guest]

I have the same trouble.
Tried to follow the below mentioned hint- but the Windows Genuine Advantage
Tool was not occurring in that list.

Is there any other way to download it?

Thanks
Matt

 

[Alias]

I have the same trouble.
Tried to follow the below mentioned hint- but the Windows Genuine
Advantage
Tool was not occurring in that list.

Is there any other way to download it?

Thanks
Matt

Did you disable your AV's auto scan before attempting to install it?

Alias

 

[Guest]

No. Does Norton have an issue with Windows update?

 

[Alias]

Before installing *anything* disable the auto scan, just be sure you aren't
installing a trojan or something ;-) That way your AV, Norton or otherwise,
won't be checking every file that is being installed and be a possible cause
for a corrupt installation.

Alias

 

[... et al.]

Nah-ah. I'm staying out of this. ... Now, here's my opinion.

Before installing *anything* disable the auto scan, just be sure you aren't
installing a trojan or something ;-)

And how do you make sure of that beforehand?

If the installer uses a Installshield (non-ms type) .cab file, or an ms
..msi file to unpack and install from, how then does one scan their
contents beforehand so one can install safely afterwards with the
on-access anti-virus scanner in pause-mode?

--
"It ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe.
It don't matter anyhow."

Please followup in the newsgroup.
E-mail address is invalid due to spam-control.

 

[Alias]

Nah-ah. I'm staying out of this. ... Now, here's my opinion.


And how do you make sure of that beforehand?

If the installer uses a Installshield (non-ms type) .cab file, or an ms
.msi file to unpack and install from, how then does one scan their
contents beforehand so one can install safely afterwards with the
on-access anti-virus scanner in pause-mode?

One doesn't. If you don't know what you're downloading, you shouldn't be
downloading it.

Alias

 

[plew]

One doesn't. If you don't know what you're downloading, you shouldn't be
downloading it.

Alias

How does one *know* what is being downloaded? e.g. m$ claims that
the windows geniune check will/must be downloaded....but is it &
where is the proof that it is what is claimed before downloading
the spyware?

 

[Alias]

How does one *know* what is being downloaded? e.g. m$ claims that
the windows geniune check will/must be downloaded....but is it &
where is the proof that it is what is claimed before downloading
the spyware?

You're downloading it from MS's servers, of course. Note, I said "install",
not download, should be the time to disable your AV. If you have any doubts,
check the download with your AV before installing it.

Alias