Windows Genuine Advantage
Hi Does anyone know what this Genuine Advantage thing I sometimes get with Windows Updates? What is it for?
Thanks
louise
posted by: louisePT
reply #1
It checks whether your Windows is legit or an illegal pirated version.
You should be fine unless you have a dodgy version of Windows downloaded from the Internet or from a copied CD. Then it will nag you to buy a proper licensed version of Windows, and probably won't let you download any updates either.
Some people complain about it but as long as you're using a genuine version of Windows (ie. you bought it from a shop or it came pre-installed on your PC) it shouldn't really affect you.
More info:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/WhyValidate.aspx
posted by: louisePT
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