If you are running a pirated version of Windows XP, you will not be able to download updates / security patches from Microsoft website. Aiming to crack down on counterfeit software, Microsoft plans later this year to require customers to verify that their copy of Windows is genuine before downloading security patches and other add-ons to the operating system.
Customers who visit the Windows Update site will be asked to prove that their copies of Windows are legitimate by allowing Microsoft's system to automatically run a check, or by providing a product identification number. Users who have lost that number will be asked three basic questions, and if they are deemed to be acting in good faith they will be given a free replacement key.
By the middle of this year, Microsoft will make the verification mandatory in all countries for both add-on features to Windows as well as for all OS updates, including security patches. Microsoft will continue to allow all people to get Windows updates by turning on the Automatic Update feature within Windows. By doing so, Microsoft hopes it has struck a balance between promoting security and ensuring that people buy genuine versions of Windows.The microsoft window genuine advantage validation effort is just part of Microsoft's threefold program, which focuses on educating users, engineering products in ways that minimize piracy, and enforcement through the legal system.
The company's new authentication system - Windows Genuine Advantage requires users to prove they have an authentic copy before they can obtain updates. Pirated copies will still be able to download security fixes, but only if the systems are set to do so automatically.
Microsoft has advised consumers to take a copy of the CD that contains genuine software from retailers. It has advised consumers to check whether the authentication key slip is stuck to the PCs as the window genuine advantage validation tool will require the Original Windows XP CD Key.
There are already workarounds to pass windows validation using a javascript wga patch on trixie.
Update: Microsoft has updated the Windows Genuine Validation tool to circumvent the hack exposed last week that allowed the system to be bypassed with a snippet of JavaScript code. The Validation is now a two-step process that first generates a code and then has you copy and paste that code to complete the process.
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Reader Comments
Written by Boba at 4/11/06 3:53 AM
I need to avoid windows validation and install wmp11
Written by Wilsoff at 14/12/06 4:48 AM
Does anyone have a legit serial for windows xp pro corp. Can't get office 2007 fully working need genuine key.
Written by Anonymous at 29/9/06 6:30 PM
(You need to go to windowsupdate and get the updates until it tells you that you must have a valid system. Then browse to the windows\system32 folder and look for the "LegitCheckControl.dll" file and replace it with the one listed above. V1.5.530.0. Make sure all Internet explorer windows are closed prior to replacing this file. If it says that it is in use then reboot and don't do anything before replacing this file. After replacing this file go to windows update and try again.) i did the steps and now i was able to download all the updates!!!
Written by Anonymous at 2/10/06 2:00 AM
I have a legit OEM copy of Win XP Pro (SP2) on my comp at work but I'm not so sure if the Office XP Pro (SP2) is valid. WindowsUpdate now wants me to update to Office SP3 (should I?). And I accidentally downloaded WGA (but then REMOVEd it from the C:\Windows\Downloaded Program Files folder, like someone up suggested on 2.3.06 - altho there's still a WGA.log file in C:\Windows for some reason).
So I'm not sure what to do now... I'm still getting the icon to update to SP3 so that's annoying & I don't know if I should download or block it altogether. I'm also worried that WGA or WindowsUpdate will cause problems *IF* my version of Office isn't valid & I try to update it (it used to be a co-worker's comp).
So should I just re-install WGA (& avoid the hassle of workarounds) so that I can do updates later on (since my copy of Window's is definitely legit)? Or should I be nervous about WGA & about updating anything related to Office (since I'm not sure if that's legit)? And should I avoid Office SP3 altogether or is it considered ok by now?
THx.
Written by Anonymous at 10/5/06 12:48 AM
Here is a copy of a batch file that I use. You must reboot immediatly after running the batch file. Create a batch file called WGAFix.bat and edit this file. Paste the following...
"%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe /u"
reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ Winlogon\Notify\WgaLogon" /f
del /f /q "%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe"
del /f /q "%windir%\system32\dllcache\wgatray.exe"
del /f /q "%windir%\system32\WGAlogon.dll"
del /f /q "%windir%\system32\dllcache\WGAlogon.dll"
rmdir /s /q "%windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download\6c4788c9549d437e76e1773a7639582a"
pause
Written by Anonymous at 21/9/06 5:45 PM
I was wondering if anyone found a way around the wga to download IE7. I can download and install all other updates, but when I try and install ie7 it keeps wanting to validate my copy of XP Pro.
Written by Anonymous at 22/9/06 9:41 AM
Yeah I agree, anyone know how to bypass the Windows Validation for Internet Explorer 7 Beta? The information is much appricated.
Written by Windows update genuine crack at 30/7/05 9:04 AM
Remove windows genuine advantage - Cracks for windows update validation
A posting on the Boing Boing Web log Thursday claimed that a JavaScript command string could bypass a check instituted Wednesday by Microsoft through the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) 1.0 program.
According to the posting, users can override the WGA by pasting javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all') in the address bar of their browser and pressing enter. The code "turns off the trigger for the key check," according to the Web log posting.
The WGA program makes users run a program that verifies that their Windows operating system is not pirated before they can use Microsoft's software update services. Microsoft was running it as a pilot program since September but made the validation system a requirement on Wednesday.
The exploit came soon after the Wednesday launch of the program, the spokesman said. "Within 24 hours hackers claimed to have circumvented the process and it appears that they did," he said. "This is a hack that exploits a feature that enables repeat downloads in the same session so that a hacker never has to validate as a genuine user," he said.
The move to lock out pirated copies of Windows from the update sites is part of Microsoft's effort to fight software piracy, which is a major issue for the software vendor.
Written by Anonymous at 8/6/06 10:20 PM
@echo off
set PSKILL=.\pskill.exe
if not exist %PSKILL% goto Errorout
if exist "%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe" Echo uninstalling wgatray.exe
if exist "%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe" "%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe /u"
echo Removing registry entries if they exist
reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\WgaLogon" /f >Nul
if exist "%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe" echo Stoping WGAtray.exe
if exist "%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe" "%PSKILL%" "wgatray.exe"
if exist "%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe" echo Deleting WGAtray.exe from the system folder
:Tryagain
if exist "%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe" del /f /q "%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe" >Nul
if exist "%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe" goto Tryagain
if exist "%windir%\system32\dllcache\wgatray.exe" echo Deleting WGAtray.exe from dllcache
if exist "%windir%\system32\dllcache\wgatray.exe" del /f /q "%windir%\system32\dllcache\wgatray.exe"
if exist "%windir%\system32\WGAlogon.dll" echo Deleting wgalogon.dll in system folder
if exist "%windir%\system32\WGAlogon.dll" del /f /q "%windir%\system32\WGAlogon.dll"
if exist "%windir%\system32\dllcache\WGAlogon.dll" echo Deleting wgalogon.dll in dllcache
if exist "%windir%\system32\dllcache\WGAlogon.dll" del /f /q "%windir%\system32\dllcache\WGAlogon.dll"
if exist "%windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download\6c4788c9549d437e76e1773a7639582a" echo Deleting distribution package
if exist "%windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download\6c4788c9549d437e76e1773a7639582a" rmdir /s /q "%windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download\6c4788c9549d437e76e1773a7639582a"
if exist "%windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download\bbe0a45b8bdc7fe35996f3be3917e369" echo Deleting distribution package
if exist "%windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download\bbe0a45b8bdc7fe35996f3be3917e369" rmdir /s /q "%windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download\bbe0a45b8bdc7fe35996f3be3917e369"
if not exist LegitCheckControl.dll echo Download LegitCheckControl.dll crack from
if not exist LegitCheckControl.dll echo http://9down.com/downloads.php?fileid=340
if exist LegitCheckControl.dll echo Copying new LegitCheckControl.dll into system folder and dllcache
if exist LegitCheckControl.dll copy /y LegitCheckControl.dll %windir%\system32
if exist LegitCheckControl.dll copy /y LegitCheckControl.dll %windir%\system32\dllcache
echo.
echo You should ignore any registry key errors.
echo if you see any other errors listed above then you should
echo restart your computer and run this batch file again.
echo.
goto goodout
:errorout
echo A critical file (pskill) is needed.
echo You must download pskill from the following website
echo.
echo http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/PsKill.html
echo.
echo Copy this file to the same directory as your batch file
echo.
echo.
:goodout
Written by Microsoft Genuine Advantage crack at 13/8/05 12:37 PM
MICROSOFT'S attempts to stop people who have pirated copies of its software from getting upgrades has run aground.
Microsoft "Genuine Advantage" cracked
window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all'
This week, Microsoft started requiring users to verifiy their serial number before using Windows Update. This effort to force users to either buy XP or tell them where you got the illegal copy is called 'Genuine Advantage.' It was cracked within 24 hours."
Before pressing 'Custom' or 'Express' buttons paste this text to the address bar and press enter:
javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all')
It turns off the trigger for the key check.
A simple code to bypass the check - a line of Javascript - posted on the internet. This has forced Microsoft to go back to the drawing board in its efforts to crack down on users of pirated copies of Windows XP downloading free updates.
If the licence key was not genuine, then the user could not download the updates unless they either
* filled out a piracy report, provided proof of purchase and sent in the counterfeit CDs. Microsoft then sent the user a free copy of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional.
* submitted a piracy report - giving details of when, where and from whom the operating system was purchased - and sent in the counterfeit copy. They could then get either version of Windows at half price.
The crack for Microsoft Windows XP SP2 is available for download on most of the forums and weblogs.
Written by Bypass Window Genuine Advantage Workaround Tool at 28/12/05 5:14 PM
If you download a Microsoft Software from Windows Update, you will notice the Genuine Microsoft Software Validation process.
Validation Failure: Invalid Product Key[0x80080222]
Why did it not validate?
The product key associated with your copy of Windows was never issued by Microsoft.
Since this is a validation issue and Microsoft provides no-charge support for the Window validation case. You can create a Microsoft support case and forwarded it to a Support Professional. They will
be contacting you as soon as possible. Usually responses are sent within 24 hours. Your support case identification (ID) number, for your records, is SRXnnnnnnnnnnnn
The Windows Update gives a CAB file to download, extract and install in case the download and install from the MS Update site was bad.
People are reported to have using an illegally copied Windows XP SP2 but their system can also pass the windows validation process.
If you are using a Windows XP OEM license and the little windows xp serial key sticker is located on the back on your Dell or IBM XP machine, you can imagine the work required for Activation and XP Validation.
The genuine window xp requires a Windows CD Key for validation of window genuine advantage.
To bypass Genuine Windows Validation and advantage disable genuine validation window, you can use any of the methods that byepass the authentication genuine validation window process.
The bypass wga process for bypassing validation for window will defeat validation window disable wga.
** Ability to remove all Windows XP ScreenSavers
** Ability to remove all Win9x based Wallpapers
** Ability to remove all Windows XP Wallpapers
** Optional Internet Explorer Spellcheck tool
** System Uptime Tool
** Option to replace update 8-Bit Shutdown and Logoff Icons on Windows Classic Theme
** UxTheme.dll Patcher (so you can use custom themes)
** 53 Registry Tweaks
** 27 Windows XP Pre-Service Pack 2 Critical Updates
** 18 Windows XP Pre-Service Pack 2 Recommended Updates
** 05 Internet Explorer Updates
** 03 Outlook Express Updates
Written by Genuine Windows Validation Assistant FAQ at 2/3/06 3:43 PM
How do I uninstall the Windows Validation Assistant component from my computer?
Open the C:\Windows\Downloaded Program Files folder. On a Windows Server 2003 machine, right click on ProductIDGatherer.WindowsGatherer and select Remove. On a Windows XP machine, right click on Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool and select Remove. Please note: The path for the Downloaded Program Files folder could be different depending on your Windows installation folder.
Why won't the Windows Validation Assistant run when I'm using Windows XP Service Pack 2?
Your Internet settings may be preventing ActiveX controls from running. Look for the information bar at the top of your web browser. If this does not solve your problem you may need to change your Internet Explorer security settings to enable ActiveX controls.
For Windows Server 2003, the Windows Validation Assistant collects the Product ID and Product Key to confirm that you are running a valid and properly licensed copy of Windows. The Product ID and Product Key are not retained beyond the end of the Windows Validation Assistant session.
The configuration information collected is used only to help you determine whether you are running a valid and properly licensed copy of Windows and to generate aggregate statistics. A valid and properly licensed copy of Windows ensures that you will receive on-going updates from Windows Update and other Microsoft support services. The Windows Validation Assistant does not collect your name, address, e-mail address, or any other form of personally identifiable information.
For Windows XP, the Windows Validation Assistant collects following configuration information from your computer to confirm that you are running a valid and properly licensed copy of Windows:
* System and BIOS manufacturer name
* BIOS version and date
* Product ID and Security ID
* Operating system and Service Pack version
* Locale the page was visited from
* Windows acquisition method (Windows came preinstalled on your PC, Windows acquired via retail purchase or Windows acquired via Windows Upgrade Volume License)
In addition, for Windows XP, you may be asked to enter following information:
* PC manufacturer
* Country/region the PC was purchased from
* Name of the company the PC was purchased from
None of the above information can be used to identify you.
I click on the Validate Now button, but nothing happens.
Check the following:
• Check that you are connected to the Internet and are not working offline.
• In Internet Explorer, check that you allow downloading of signed ActiveX controls. In IE 6.0, click Internet Options on the Tools menu, select the Security tab, click the Internet logo at the top of the tab, click Custom Level, and then enable Download Signed ActiveX controls.
• Check that you are visiting the site from Internet Explorer, which is the only supported browser.
If the problem persists, refresh the page and try again.
Why did my copy of Windows pass the Windows Validation Assistant validation process previously but now it fails?
Our list of known invalid product keys is constantly being updated. It is possible that you are using an invalid product key that has recently been added to this list.
Written by New Libido WGA Patch for LegitCheckControl.dll at 5/3/06 11:29 AM
A way to get valid keys is to find them on other computers using the Magic Jellybean key finder.
You will face WGA problem if you do not install KB892130.
How to install KB892130
1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then press ENTER.
2. Type secedit /configure /cfg %windir%\repair\secsetup.inf /db secsetup.sdb /verbose, and then press ENTER. You receive a "Task is completed" message, and a warning message that something could not be done. You can safely ignore this message. For more information about this message, view the %windir%\Security\Logs\Scesrv.log file."
(The process can take several minutes – don't worry about it.) Afterwards, KB892130 installed with no difficulties.
Make sure you have your ORIGINAL LegitCheckControl.dll file before using any of my methods, not the cracked one!
use "windows enabler" to ungray the disable option in the "manage add-ons trick.
or just use my first method making sure you have a "legit" LegitCheckControl.dll file
The fix with the secedit command won't work in Windows XP Home, so for the ones who have Home should get The WGA diagnostic tool, close IE, run it and open IE and get the updates.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012
The validation byepass methods work for the new windows update webpage using Internet Explorer and not with Firefox or built-in auto Windows updates, which should be disabled, and using your original LegitCheckControl.dll, not the cracked one.
Delete all cookies and IE Cache.
There are other ways around the problem, like uninstalling genuine advantage validation which can be tricky but can be done by deleting appropriate files and deleting some registry keys.
Or you could change your product key untill you find a good one.
Written by Anonymous at 6/3/06 12:07 AM
did a fresh install w/ xp pro corp today, & found the MS val. shit...
followed your procedure but it only worked until I went back to updates, choosing "custom" vs. "express", & the First thing that happened was that MS wanted to Re-Download the Gen. Val. tool before anything else, which undid All the changes, & turning off "Auto Updates" didn't help...
Don't mean to sound stupid, but it would seem to me that deleting the val. tool Wouldn't be the solution, being that it's Got to be there for the whole update process to work..rather, a means to Permanently Get Around the inability to enable/ disable it IS the thing...
Got Wisdom??
You also mentioned "windows enabler" to un-gray the selection box...Could you Please explain that?
Thanks!
email: lazarus724@hotmail.com
Written by How to disable wga - new windows validation version at 6/3/06 9:55 PM
Microsoft Update released a new Windows Genuine Advantage wga activex
just how to manage addons and disable the Validation tool
Here's how to disable windows genuine advantage validation.
The workaround procedure to crack/disable the latest Windows Genuine Advantage Validation wga posted in comments earlier is removed.
Written by Anonymous at 15/3/06 11:48 PM
can the "windows enabled" program be used to ungrey the manage add-ons enable/disable area of the windows gunuine advantage program to disable it? If so, will disabling the windows gunuine advantage add-on allow updates?since a recent upgrade the windows gunuine advantage manage addons enable/disable is greyed out and can't be disabled
Written by Anonymous at 16/3/06 9:38 AM
after you change the value of the key from 1 to 0, if you right click the CLSID folder, click permissions, add the user everyone, then set its permissions to deny full control, windows will not be able to change the value of the key back to 1
Written by Anonymous at 18/3/06 2:42 AM
How do you change the value of a key. I found the key by search, but I don't know how to change the value.
Written by Windows Validation Crack Error at 12/4/06 6:01 PM
The site cannot continue because one or more of these Windows services is not running:
Automatic Updates (allows the site to find, download and install high-priority updates for your computer)
Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) (helps updates download more quickly and without problems if the download process is interrupted)
Event Log (keeps a record of updating activities to help with troubleshooting, if needed)
To make sure these services are running:
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type services.msc and then click OK.
3. In the list of services, double-click on Automatic Updates and then click Properties.
4. In the Startup type list, select Automatic and click Apply.
5. Verify that the Service status is started, if the Service Status is Stopped click on the Start Button.
6. In the list of services, double-click on Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) and then click Properties.
7. In the Startup type list, select Manual and click Apply.
8. Verify that the Service status is started, If the Service Status is Stopped click on the Start Button.
9. In the list of services, double-click on Event Log and then click Properties.
10. In the Startup type list, select Automatic and click Apply.
11. Verify that the Service status is started, If the Service Status is Stopped click on the Start Button.
Written by Anonymous at 28/4/06 8:27 PM
Ya so getting the updates to work is ez and downloading software is also. When will someone put on here how to get windows defender and internet explorer 7 beta 2 to bypass the WGA.......? This would be nice to know thank.
Written by Windows validation... at 29/4/06 11:13 PM
Ok so I'm changing the permission of CLSID so that no one can access it... but if this doesn't work is there a way to go back?
And also... has this worked for anyone else?
Written by Windows validation... at 29/4/06 11:22 PM
I tried it out but on the windows update page it tells you you need to install Windows validation in order to continue... so disabling the add-on wont work, but could there be a way of changing the settings of the WGA checker so that it is set for a different version of Windows then the one you own? Or could you use a program like Hijackthis to stop the program from properly working?
Written by Anonymous at 30/4/06 10:57 AM
You can try to disable add-on by deleting key [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ policies\Ext\CLSID]
"{17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700}"
or by changing it's value from "1" to "0", but it doesn't help, because when running Windows Update will reinstall WGA add-on :(
Written by Anonymous at 30/4/06 11:18 PM
Hi all,
I installed the Windows Genuine validation tool and on startup and logoff I get a picture which says that your copy of Windows is not genuine. How to clear that.
Written by Anonymous at 5/5/06 2:49 AM
why did i get a windows validation
after upgrading my computer,with a
new motherboard and harddrive,well
i didn't upgrade it myself,the pc
techicians did the work and it's an
xp-sp2 OS
Written by Anonymous at 5/5/06 2:52 AM
Removing this is easy. Too easy infact. Click on the start menu and select run and type this:
%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe /u
Click on the start menu again and select run and type: regedit
Navigate to the following key and delete the key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\WgaLogon
Reboot and enjoy
Written by Anonymous at 5/5/06 3:08 AM
You may then safely delete the following files
Just click on the start menu and select run and type the following
cmd /c "del %windir%\system32\wgatray.exe"
then this one
cmd /c "del %windir%\system32\WGAlogon.dll"
and finally this one
cmd /c "rmdir /s /q %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Download\6c4788c9549d437e76e1773a7639582a"
Written by Anonymous at 5/5/06 6:37 AM
Try using "HighJackThis" its free everywhere on the net. Scan your computer then search for any Wga file, check it and delete it. Just be careful not to delete anything important.
Written by Anonymous at 6/5/06 7:17 AM
Hi everyone...
I think that an easy work-around has been found....
Go to c:\windows\system32 and locate the following file WgaLogon.dll
Right click on the above file and rename it... or add a letter to it. i.e ( WgaLokgon.dll )
Restart your machine...
NO MORE NOTIFICATION!!!
Please let me know if it works...
Keep It Simple ;-)
Written by Anonymous at 6/5/06 5:29 PM
WoW ! maan that really works, the icon has disappeared from the tray,
i virtually tried every thing on that, tried to uninstalled the patch but could,t , and now the burdon is off my mind, thanks dear, very easy way.
nice one mate. ;-)
Written by Anonymous at 6/5/06 10:51 PM
System Tray shows that you have an update waiting,....WGA..... any idea of how to stop this?
Written by Anonymous at 7/5/06 6:45 AM
It works, Great Thanks!!
Written by Manuel Robles at 8/5/06 2:33 AM
Thanks a lot "Anonymous" (the one that posted the "%windir%\system32\wgatray.exe /u" solution)
It worked just fine. All I can say is THANK YOU a thousand times.
Written by Anonymous at 8/5/06 4:20 AM
I deleted the file and the key...and now my computer won't log in.
I enter my username and password and it logs me in but immediately logs me out.
I basically deleted Wgatray.exe in the system32 folder and deleted the key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinlogonNotify.
And now i can't get in!
Written by Anonymous at 10/5/06 12:41 AM
This is because you needed to delete the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\WgaLogon
Now you cannot log in because this key points to WGAlogon.dll and this dll says...YOU CAN'T LOGIN. If you can delete this key you should be able to get back in again.
Written by Anonymous at 10/5/06 12:44 AM
System Tray shows that you have an update waiting,....WGA..... any idea of how to stop this?
Yes. Choose custom and uncheck the update and click on the little "+" sign and select "Never show me this update again". You will never be bothered by this update again....till Microsoft changes it.
Written by Anonymous at 10/5/06 1:09 PM
My head is spining looking at all these posts, I am not a computer wiz, as soon as I saw the notification pop-up feom system tray I chose resolve later from the oother main notification, went to system restore and chose the day before. system rebooted and the system bar notification stopped. i checked the add remove section with show updates flagged and the patch that was checking for WGA kb05474 was no longer there even though before i did the system restore it was showing that it can not be removed. then Ichanged auto update in windows to off. then went to microsoft.com not update) and checked if any critical updates were published that apply to XP and chose manual download and install. the front pages of microsoft.com has a banner indicating the month updates, at this point it should not be hard to pick the needed ones if the system was all up to date until this WGA started. I suppose from now on I have to stop being lazy and just check periodically for new updates without using the windows auto update or the windows update link in the start menu.
Written by Anonymous at 11/5/06 8:21 PM
Hi guys
Found the method to disable WGA Notifier very useful and also the bypass that allows windows updates. But, has anyone actually got a working serial? I have tried countless key generators and websites, and changed my Product Key via the "contact Microsoft by telephone" method. About 60% of the Keys I try will 'work' but then when I go into windows update it still tells me my windows is not genuine.
I am using Windows Xp Pro 2002 Sp2.
I have been using the "javascript:void....." to great effect but would just rather have a Key that Microsoft will think is genuine?
Anyone able to direct me from here?
Written by Anonymous at 12/5/06 9:26 PM
Do a search for a file called "WGA_Patch_1.5.512.0.rar". This is a dll replacement for a file in the system32 directory called "LegitCheckControl.dll". Once you replace this file, IE must be closed first, you can then get your updates. Google the filename above and you will find it.
Written by Anonymous at 15/5/06 11:16 AM
Hi,
I have a pirated copy of Windows XP Pro, but When i go to windowsupdate website, I am able to download the update including security fixes and service pack. Is there any way microsoft can identify me thru my IP address and ISPs.
Written by Anonymous at 16/5/06 5:48 PM
Hi All this worked for me for updating windows xp..but can anyone tell me how Can I Instal Internet Explorer 7...without validation...?
Written by Anonymous at 22/5/06 1:01 AM
Ye i got sold a non genuine copy of windows without knowing it but i tried to download internet explorer 7 but it wouldn't let me so plez can u help i need 2 know a way to install it without validation
Written by Anonymous at 24/5/06 12:56 AM
The Wga patches are no longer working. The Win Update site has a newer version that has made it useless. Anyone know of a new patch and where its available?
Written by Anonymous at 25/5/06 6:52 AM
New Patch!
Try and use this
http://www.9down.com/story.php?sid=6622
It is for version 1.5.530.0 which is used as of today 5-24-2006
Written by Anonymous at 30/5/06 3:08 AM
Worked Great! 05-30-06
Had to slave out the drive because "file was in use"
when I tried to copy over
the existing file in c:\windows\system32.
I also had to remove the
WGA file from c:\windows\downloaded program files. Thanks Mucho!
Written by Anonymous at 31/5/06 5:54 AM
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\WgaLogon
after doing this my desktop is super big and you have to scroll down just to get to the start button andy idea how to fix this?
Written by Anonymous at 31/5/06 12:44 PM
hi,
the following new patch for WGA DOES NOT work anymore if u hv window update on 31-may-2006 onwards...wonder if there's a crack or perm work around soon?
>New Patch!
>Try and use this
>http://www.9down.com/story.php?sid=6622
It is for version 1.5.530.0 which is used as of today 5-24-2006
Written by Anonymous at 31/5/06 10:40 PM
The link for 9Down has a problem. Use this one instead.
V1.5.530.0
Written by Anonymous at 1/6/06 12:30 AM
can someone tell me step by step how to get around the wga so i can get the updates? xp home
Written by Anonymous at 1/6/06 2:24 AM
You need to go to windowsupdate and get the updates until it tells you that you must have a valid system. Then browse to the windows\system32 folder and look for the "LegitCheckControl.dll" file and replace it with the one listed above. V1.5.530.0. Make sure all Internet explorer windows are closed prior to replacing this file. If it says that it is in use then reboot and don't do anything before replacing this file. After replacing this file go to windows update and try again.
Written by Anonymous at 1/6/06 3:24 AM
it didnt work i rebooted and tried again and got the need to validate and it said my copy of windows is not genuine.is there something else to do?
Written by Anonymous at 1/6/06 4:07 AM
Just replaced the LegitCheckControl.dll with the new one but after the restart nothing happened ! Anything else that has to be deleted ?
Written by Anonymous at 2/6/06 9:59 AM
I replaced the .dll with the V1.5.530.0 and now i get this on MS web site
Unable to validate this copy of Windows
The validation process could not be completed because the validation control is unable to read the product key stored on this computer. We are unable to verify whether this copy of Windows is genuine.
Follow these steps to resolve the issue and complete the validation process
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open field, type %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\ and then press ENTER.
3. Delete the Windows Genuine Advantage folder.
4. Click here to run the validation process again.
Written by Anonymous at 3/6/06 1:05 AM
Are you using XP Home or XP Pro?
Written by Anonymous at 3/6/06 5:46 AM
The V1.5.530.0 patch worked for me as I was getting a nag screen at boot time on XP Pro SP2. That has gone away now (Thank you!) and I can download updates including IE7BETA2, but the installer for IE7BETA2 still failed a required valdidation check. Any other ideas?
Written by Anonymous at 4/6/06 10:09 PM
ive downloaded the V1.5.530.0 and replaced the old file with it but ive still got no luck but my legitcheckcontrol.dll file was in c:\windows/software/downloads or somthing like that, does this has anything to do with it?
Written by Anonymous at 5/6/06 1:11 AM
I use windows xp, I tried the new validation batch and it did not work for me.
Written by Anonymous at 5/6/06 4:54 AM
Stop trying to steal and get a legit copy or follow the directions that MS recommends to resolve any other issue regarding this. Stealing is wrong and that is what they are trying to prevent. What makes everyone think that they should not have to pay? No morals anywhere these days.
Written by Terry at 8/6/06 10:10 AM
I don't think my winxp is stolen. I bought it on my computer at the base px in arizona.
I just wanted to download Photostory3 and I am told thet my ver. in not genuine. I can't find anywhere how to get around this since don't have any disk or receipts here at my present location.
i can provide my key code but I can't find anyone to give it to.
Microsoft support is no help, they also assume that I am a thief. Is there a trusting soul out there that can help? I love photostory3 and want to send some pics home using it.
Written by Anonymous at 8/6/06 10:15 PM
Your Windows XP is probably legit. I have found that 20% of legit copies are still tagged as pirated by Microsoft and you must jump through hoops to get that fixed. I am talking about computers made by Dell and Compaq. More crapy programming by Microsoft. I will include a batch file that will help you deal with this in my next post.
pause
Written by SWP at 15/6/06 7:46 AM
to the user that says that bill gates must have my money....well they didnt say that exactly but close enough
I simply say EYE for an EYE tooth for a tooth.
Bill gates was in fact the first pirate ever to exist or do you forget where the gui or even the mouse came from.............so go take your morals and stuff them in bill gates account.
Hack the planet.......everything in cyberland should be free.
nuff said.
SWP
Written by Anonymous at 16/6/06 1:18 AM
newer version came out! 1.5.532! anyone know the new crack for this one??
thanks.
Written by Anonymous at 16/6/06 4:39 PM
I'm reading all these post and getting very confused. So is it now the method is just simply replacing the LegitCheckControl.dll file with a batch? Do we have to do anything else?
Thanks.
Written by Anonymous at 17/6/06 3:03 PM
i doubt, that removing wga icon as mention above (regedit and delete), would slow down windows and thus the computer operates slow. Is it true?
Written by arthur at 19/6/06 6:58 PM
I don't know which number it is all about.... there's the 25digit 'serial number' and there's the 20 digit 'registration number' that you get with 'windows+pause' keypress.
I've read that you need a legit 'registration number' but the vast majority of the writings seem to be talking about the 25 digit number. That, for instance, is what all the keygens create.
What is it we really need? What's the connection between the two, if any - like, will changing one change the other?
Written by Anonymous at 25/6/06 11:10 AM
Ok, I dont know if anyone is still checking these posts but if they are I could use some help. I had the nagging wga files for a while there but either deleted them or disabled their startup (through Spybot actually) and I installed the "Cracked hotfix kb905474 1.5.532.2". Ive already downloaded SP2 but whenever I try to install it, it gives me an "Invalid product key" error and boots me. can someone please help? - or lend me a working XP key? Thanks for your help.
Written by Anonymous at 25/6/06 11:15 AM
Help please. I cant install SP2. Ive alredy downloaded it but whenever I try to install I get an "invalid product key" error. I already deleted or disabled all WGA dll's/exe's so I dont get nagger, just cant install. can someone help or give me a key. Thanks
Written by Taz_Dev at 25/6/06 11:19 AM
Help please. I cant install SP2. Ive alredy downloaded it but whenever I try to install I get an "invalid product key" error. I already deleted or disabled all WGA dll's/exe's so I dont get nagger, just cant install. can someone help or give me a key. Thanks
Written by Anonymous at 27/7/06 5:39 AM
Hi,
C'mon it aint that hard,
there was a post where you had to rename the file:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WGALogon.dll
This works, so why making it harder?
Written by Anonymous at 28/7/06 3:45 PM
how do i have to rename it?
Written by Anonymous at 28/7/06 3:52 PM
SIMPLY GREAT! TKS!!!
Written by Anonymous at 14/8/06 11:53 PM
Anyone know how to WGA crack win 2003 server ?
Written by [ apoorv | icehammer ] at 17/8/06 7:04 PM
I'm using winXP Media Center 2005 edition - SP2 embedded. I need to know how to go abt bypassing my WGA check.. I've tried practically everything, nothing seems to work.. desperately need help..
Written by Anonymous at 25/8/06 1:02 PM
hey can we use some else original cd key and then crak it to uor xp version
Written by Anonymous at 3/9/06 8:22 PM
Results of last Keysearch:
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Software: WiNDOWS XP PRO (NON OEM)
Max. Searches: 999
Keys processed: 346
Num. Keys to find: 20
Valid Keys found: 11
Operation aborted by User !
Found Keys:
6PBKJ-CTXGC-33JQW-CDWX6-HJWM8
JXTYK-4QVFP-QYGPG-RT4WP-48BTC
4WHW6-3V73H-XPBXW-R77K2-8JVVM
XTJ22-3CCV3-4P7G3-2QPRV-B6G22
G6X84-DMM84-QCBJ2-X37DM-Q79CX
2CQDB-GJP8P-MBVBB-X8R86-VP4RB
2YK6P-3FCM7-JTXY4-4CY2D-YTWC6
PXWR4-KPQQC-X2WYJ-C4B7Y-GH984
CKDY3-G4T7T-32RQ2-VPQGT-9VDRH
8KFM8-WKD46-RJGHF-DH3GV-KC9M9
WVB66-VJG6W-2GCKH-VYHFD-XFR6Y
(End Log Info)
Written by Anonymous at 4/9/06 7:53 PM
My current problem is this: On Sep 3, 06 I started with a fresh copy of WinXp Pro , cracked the CD Key and tried to update. Was forced to get WGA Validation and was denied the ability to even d/l updates much less install. Used batch file created by "anonymous" to remove WGA. Howver, Still unable to download the updates or even view updates through the website. Any ideas would be appreciated
Written by Richard of Norway at 7/9/06 8:05 PM
Thanks all! There were some brilliant and helpful suggestions here. I finally got rid of the "You may be a victim of counterfeit.." dialog that was constantly popping up.
Strange thing is I had a valid product key but it wouldn't accept it. Anyway, all is fixed now thanks to the "WGAFix.bat" suggestion by Anonymous user on 10.5.06
Cheers!
Written by Anonymous at 16/9/06 3:18 AM
guys, you are the greatest, thanks so much for the given help
it works also for older win xp versions (without included sp2),
you can upgrade with the javascript hack till you have the LegitCheck DLL than use the *.bat to upgrade further
Written by Zavior at 17/9/06 2:19 PM
Hmmm... I have Zone Alarm on my system (Freeware Version) and I know I have downloaded the WGA on my system but all the files that you guys are talking about I can't find. Fortunately I did a little bit of homework and founded that you can disable that setting in IE under add-ons. I'm thinking I disabled it too fast for the webpage or whatever to install the files fully. I'm missing most of the DLL files that are listed and there is only a small trace of WGA being on my system. Unfortunately I cannot download updates. I have been reading the post on what all has been going on with this software that microsoft uses to infect it's own OS. Kind of funny actually. I think i'll bookmark this site and check in every once in a while.
Thanks in advance!
Written by Raulvibes at 20/1/07 1:07 AM
Hello guys! i'm from South-Asia and was happily playing with my computers for years... but these days i'm fed up with so called "Genuine Windows".. i cannot install any new softwares from microsoft b'coz my windows is not genuine... As in my country we get.. a computer for US$150 whereas the genuine Win Xp or validate product key is US$149. THis is bullshit for us who are living in third world countries.... we cant enjoy computer technology b'coz we r poor!!!!! and i'v also tried hundreds methods to solve this problem but the links are either broken or website is dangerous... even now PC-cillin 2007 wants me to update windows for proper scanning.. i dunt know wat will my computer will be without such software... so,, guys plz help to get rid of this headache as soon as poosible... other wise i 'll get chinese TV card and make my computer television....
Written on 9/2/07 12:18 PM
It's so easy to make windows 100% licensed:
1 - Download and open "GenerateWindowsXPVLKGenuineSerial.exe" from :
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FPCLEJS5
then select "Windows Xp Pro. VLK" from Product Family section, press "generate" to generate a brand new Windows XP VLK serial, note it to somewhere to use on the next step.
2 - Download and open "ChangeYourWindowsXPKey.exe" from :
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0AT7FQQ4
select "Change Windows Key" from the options, then enter the serial you previously noted in the previous step.
3 - Download and open "WindowsGenuineAdvantageFix.exe" from :
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=USH9SCGC
select "Yes" in the dialog to apply genuine fix, now your windows must be licensed.
4 - Download and open "GenuineAdvantageChecker.exe" from :
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KT1B6NTA
"Genuine validation status" must be changed from "Blocked VLK" to "Genuine".
After that you can :
-download all windows updates from Microsoft's website,
-play all the media with "Windows Media Player 11",
-surf the web with "Internet Explorer 7",
-and much more.. just enjoy...
Written on 29/3/07 6:01 AM
Heloo. Just a thought but I dont actually want to verify my windows copy. I use winamp, mozilla firefox etc. so have no need for em. Im quite happy to miss out on updates for any windows based program cos as per usual someone else has done it better. The only thing im interested in is removing the damn reminder. Also I dont care about security updates and have never had a problem without em. But hats off to those who want to skrew with Microsoft for being a bunch of money grabbing ********* <(insert your fave insult here). Cheerz
Written on 1/6/07 5:06 PM
I am using a non genuine version of Windows XP. I have turned off automatic updates. I don't need any patches/updates and I don't intend to download any of MS software that requires a WGA validation.
All I want is to get rid of the annoying message "You may be a victim of software counterfeiting. This copy did not pass the WGA test".
I saw a lot of cracks on the net regarding this and I am hesitant to try out. I would prefer a simple solution that gets rid of this annoying message.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Written on 19/12/07 4:01 PM