What really happens when WGA attacks?

[Dancing Nancy]

http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?page_id=112&page=1

It's like a virus hijacking your computer! Absolutely outragous!

 

[Jon]

http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?page_id=112&page=1

Good pictorial guide.

It's like a virus hijacking your computer! Absolutely outragous!

Yes, which made it even more ironic that the 'Antispyware', aka 'Windows
Defender' download was released at the same time, as one of the first
'benefits' of being 'genuine'.

- " Install our spyware and you earn the right to our anti-spyware tool."
- "Hmmm...thanks. Let me think that through."

But hey, who needs respect for privacy when you can feel good about having
the latest operating system and downloads?

 

[Dancing Nancy]

Good pictorial guide.

Thanks, I thought so too.

Yes, which made it even more ironic that the 'Antispyware', aka 'Windows
Defender' download was released at the same time, as one of the first
'benefits' of being 'genuine'.

- " Install our spyware and you earn the right to our anti-spyware tool."
- "Hmmm...thanks. Let me think that through."

But hey, who needs respect for privacy when you can feel good about
having the latest operating system and downloads?

Very good point!