Why should I install Windows Genuine Advantage...

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I have a computer in one of my offices that pops up with Do you want to
install this software "Windows Genuine Advantage." All of our computers are
bought from Dell and have the XP software installed when shipped. Why do I
need to install this?

And when you try to verify if your XP is genuine by going to Start, My
Documents, Help, Is this copy of Windows Legal? I get the same download...
 
You don't need it unless you want to manually downloads updates, have access
to trial software, beta software, non-critical updates (e.g., DirectX, .NET
framework), etc. IOW, without install of the WGA, Microsoft will only allow
you to automatically download critical security updates (which is the same
thing those w/ pirated XP installs can only do). Anything else requires
validation throught WGA.

So if you *need* WGA requires deciding if you need these other downloads or
not. Only you can decide that.

Jim
 
Windows Genuine Advantage - FAQ
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/faq.aspx

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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| I have a computer in one of my offices that pops up with Do you want to
| install this software "Windows Genuine Advantage." All of our computers are
| bought from Dell and have the XP software installed when shipped. Why do I
| need to install this?
|
| And when you try to verify if your XP is genuine by going to Start, My
| Documents, Help, Is this copy of Windows Legal? I get the same download...
 
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