Frosty Jack Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Hey geeks...What's the deal with Windows Genuine Advantage? Do I need it? Or do I tell Mr Gates to get stuffed? I've ignored it so far, but the message to install it is starting to annoy me.I do have a genuine copy of Windows, even though a message told me I might not have. Am I more likely to have problems if I do, or if I don't install it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 It's a genuine disadvantage if you install it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 i kept telling it to fuck off with the 'don't ask me again' messages, then eventually a slightly different one came up, so i again asked it never to darken my doorway again, and then it never came back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kernel Loaf Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 There is no benefit whatsoever if you install it. It is just something Microsoft include in XP and Vista to trick the stuipider users with pirate copies to basically admit their copy isn't genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 i could be wrong but i think there are some software updates/patches that require genuine advantage.. Windows Genuine Advantage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaif you dont need to do software updates other than windows i would ignore it i suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addi Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 on the meaning of the word genuine:getting a copy of windows and then using a pirated serial number does not mean it isnt genuine.If I steal a porsche and use a set of lock picks to unlock the doors, does that mean it's not a genuine porsche? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 no, but how on earth can a 'fake' operating system exist? what would be the purpose of writing a 'phoney' operating system that wasn't REALLY windows, and tricking people into thinking they were using the real deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billythekid Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 It's a pain in the arse piece of software that if you are using a pirated windows will popup windows and not allow updates. I had a "how to remove it" piece on my old website about it too because once it's installed it's a pain to remove.btk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preid Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Oh i do love linux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nature_1 Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 its quite easily removed, i thought.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Hey geeks...What's the deal with Windows Genuine Advantage? Do I need it? Or do I tell Mr Gates to get stuffed? I've ignored it so far, but the message to install it is starting to annoy me.I do have a genuine copy of Windows, even though a message told me I might not have. Am I more likely to have problems if I do, or if I don't install it?You'll need to install it if you want the latest security fixes and patches for Windows XP. And also if you want to download and install Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Media Player 11 among other things.If it doesn't think you have a genuine copy of Windows then I think you can call Microsoft and they will issue you with a new key to use. There have been endless problems with Windows Genuine Advantage though, with many genuine copies of Windows getting flagged up as pirate copies.There are ways to get round Windows Genuine Advantage and still get all the latest patches and fixes from Microsoft but it would be inappropriate for me to discuss that here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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