Install the Genuine Windows Validation Component

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Anando said:
Huge difference.
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Huge scam when you can't know that until after you have bought it and opened
it and forgo any refund. 99% of the people who buy software think they are
doing just that, buying software. 99% of those same people don't read the
EULA. MS banks on that. Ergo, a scam.

Contacting MS with the link you provides -- as you well know -- would be
futile. I am posting this because I am angry that MS thinks it has a right
to take up my time to prove that I bought something I bought. If you don't
like what I post, don't reply.

Alias
 
Vickie said:
I was wondering just what happens if I decide to run the "Install the
Genuine Windows Validation Component" ActiveX?

I was going to download the MS AntiSpyware Beta and the Validation
thing came up. I selected Yes, but when the download box appeared I
closed it to look at the sample screen shots behind it. They showed a
little bar underneath the IE browser address bar which said "This site
might require the following ActiveX control: 'Windows genuine
Advantage". The procedure says I would right-click this bar to
install the ActiveX.

I don't mind running a quick little program that will check my valid
version of XP, but I don't want some new bar permanently in IE.

Is this something that just runs once and that's it, or is it needed
continuously or repeatedly?

Is it causing problems?

Is this something I'll eventually have to run?

Thank you-
Vickie
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http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...-fca2f2c6f0cc/MicrosoftAntiSpywareInstall.exe

That's the direct download for MSASW.

There is no need to install totally useless code on your computer, that
is only really good for one thing, effin' up!

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Anando said:
Huge difference. You buy a licence to use Windows XP. You DO NOT buy
Windows XP. Windows XP as a piece of software is owned by Microsoft
Corporation.
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One. My TV came with a shrinkwrap license, just like Windows XP, so
does that mean I don't own my TV?

Two. MS doesn't own the software, they own the copyright to the
software code!

Three. I OWN MY COPY OF SOFTWARE THAT WAS LEGALLY SOLD TO ME! And
there is no legal precedent that says otherwise, so until MS LEGALLY
proves by the preponderance of the evidence in a court of law that I
don't own the copy of software that was sold to me by the previous
owner, the software retailer, then all MS's shrinkwrap license terms
are, are LEGALLY UNSUBSTANTIATED CLAIMS!

MS's EULA IS NOT A LAW UNTO ITSELF!
How does it make a difference if you are prompted to
install a 4 KB activex by MS to verify your install of XP as genuine
? If you seriously have a problem with Microsoft's policies, please
contact them:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=mscom
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Waste your time on debugging totally USELESS code!
Other than that, if you have any technical problems with Windows XP,
post them here and we are happy to help you.
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LOL! And that is worthless, from the looks of your replies in this
thread, full of half-truths, FUD, and outright lies!

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kurttrail said:
Two. MS doesn't own the software, they own the copyright to the
software code!
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And the difference is? When is the last time you had a chance to look at M$
source code? And if you could, what would you do with it anyway? It's
copyrighted!!! :-)

Kurt, you're so full of sh*t. Just stop trying to play lawyer.
 
NoStop said:
And the difference is?
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That MS doesn't own property rights. Copyright law and property rights
are not one in the same.
When is the last time you had a chance to look
at M$ source code? And if you could, what would you do with it
anyway? It's copyrighted!!! :-)
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For my own "fair use," I could do what I want with it.
Kurt, you're so full of sh*t.
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LOL! Why? Because I have a better understanding of my rights as a
owner of a copy of software than you do?
Just stop trying to play lawyer.
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I don't play at anything. I share my understanding of how it is. MS
and its sycophants like to FUD people into believing that MS's EULA, and
its interpretation of it, are a law unto itself! Just think about the
implication that could have if it was reality. SCO wouldn't need to
prove anything when it comes to IBM. Do you really want it that SCO's
UNIX Licensing claims against IBM, and by extention Linux, were the
final authority on the matter?

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Carey,

I have a legal Windows XP and I still can't get any updates even though I
have installed the genuine windows validation component.

I don't understand why we can't update just because our computer came
already loaded with windows.
 
Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/troubleshoot.aspx?ln=en

You cannot install some updates or programs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798

The update is not completed successfully after you scan for updates
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;836932

You cannot view updates on the Windows Update site using secure socket layer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326253

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

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| Carey,
|
| I have a legal Windows XP and I still can't get any updates even though I
| have installed the genuine windows validation component.
|
| I don't understand why we can't update just because our computer came
| already loaded with windows.
 
Actually a variant of that technique can be useful in downloading programs
that "require" validation on an unvalidated machine

Jon
 

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