Got windows? Better be legit...

Gribs · 26 Apr 2006 at 14:45

The_KiD said:
As for the windows updates working on pirate versions of windows XP I cant see it myself. The genuine advantage tool put an end to all that.

I can asure you that windows update still works but only for security fixes. It's in microsofts interest to try and reduce the number of vunerable computers as these generally add to the problem. It's also not hard to disable the genuine advantage tool anyway.

Bam911 · 26 Apr 2006 at 16:02

my mate had that un legit message a while back dont know what he did in the end

The_KiD · 26 Apr 2006 at 16:05

uninstall the update. alternatively buy a real copy of windows

Bam911 · 26 Apr 2006 at 16:09

i know

Cuchulain · 26 Apr 2006 at 16:12

Bam911 said:
ps im a noob really

Absolutely no doubt about that, not only do you have a pirated copy of Windows but you actually admitted it on a forum that I'm sure has a zero tolerance policy on discussing warez.

Bam911 · 26 Apr 2006 at 16:16

ok thanks

Clarkey · 26 Apr 2006 at 16:31

lol I like your style

Genuine windows for me now, came with the laptop so who can argue with that.

SexyGreyFox · 26 Apr 2006 at 19:36

Beansprout said:
What with all the security holes and IE problems this is really very silly. Even I ran WU last week

How long has XP been out? - I've never put an update on in all that time and I never use IE.

VeNT · 26 Apr 2006 at 20:13

all the legit check does is look for a DLL file on your PC that only legit keys create.

bikes · 26 Apr 2006 at 20:28

dmpoole said:
How long has XP been out?

2001 if I'm correct

ps2wizz · 26 Apr 2006 at 20:31

well ive uninstalled the software that shows the message on the desktop but it still comes up at the login screen??? help please

Kainz · 26 Apr 2006 at 20:36

Beansprout said:
What with all the security holes and IE problems this is really very silly. Even I ran WU last week

Not really. If you're clued up on how to look after your machine from threats then you'll be fine without update. I ran Win2k for years with WU disabled, and now with XP have done the same. Never had any spyware or viruses ever and I don't even run a firewall now (router has one though).

I just don't want to waste my time seeing a flashing icon prompting me to update everyday and having random fixes require a pesky reboot.

Otacon · 26 Apr 2006 at 20:42

Walked a fine line for too long here. I wont have people discussing how to get around any anti-piracy mechanisms, for any software.