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Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 7:35 am |
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| BBGun Bob |
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Well last week my computer wanted to start a fight.For some reason after downloading XP service pack 2 updates I had nothing but trouble.So no target got done for week 36.I finally got it straightened out late yesterday afternoon.It seems Microsoft has an issue with the new service pack that tells them you have a fake copy of windows in your computer even if you do not!! It will let you run your computer but some thngs do not or will not work.To make things worse it will not let you do a restore to another point/date.(prior to service pack 2 download.)
There is a web site and a forum that can help you and will remove "WGA"
Windows Genuine Advantage from your computer if this happens to you.
Softpedia.com has the fix you will need to remove this imbedded software from your computer and its free.
Write it down you might need it!
BBGun Bob
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/RemoveWGA-Download-42782.html |
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 7:46 am |
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| AirGunEric |
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I'd heard of this before- that 'Genuine Advantage' crap is just that- Microsoft junk to clog up your machine if it feels something's not right.
I'm assuming you were also trying to install the newest "Service Pack 3" not SP2- which has been around for a few years now! |
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 10:37 am |
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