what if i refuse to install windows genuine advantage?

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What will happen if I refuse to install windows genuine advantage?
Will I be prevented from downloading windows updates?
 
MS are simply continually checking that Windows copies are not being used
outside of their EULA's - pirate copies etc., one simply has to ignore the
situation, (that is both slightly insulting and annoying), that MS is
periodically, (annoyingly frequently), checking that my 2 copies of Windows
is not being used on more than on PC !! Another annoying aspect of this
periodical authentication that it's a possible avenue for abuse by MS, or
people at MS. ...government bodies via MS etc.

regards, Richard
 
microsoft has not provided a FIRM answer to that question.
what has been said is that SECURITY updates would probably be allowed.
have yet to hear of anyone being caught , or that they admit to.



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What will happen if I refuse to install windows genuine advantage?
Will I be prevented from downloading windows updates?
 
Assuming you're referring to WGA Notifications (KB905474), not installing it
will have no affect whatsoever on your ability to use Windows Update or
Automatic Updates.
 
Do you feel better now Richard that you got that off your chest. The OP was asking about something completely different about WGA. At least PA Bear answered the OP correctly
 
At least PA Bear answered the OP correctly

Assuming OP was referring to WGAN, that is.
 
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