Install the Genuine Windows Validation Component

I was wondering just what happens if I decide to run the "Install the
Genuine Windows Validation Component" ActiveX?

I was going to download the MS AntiSpyware Beta and the Validation
thing came up. I selected Yes, but when the download box appeared I
closed it to look at the sample screen shots behind it. They showed a
little bar underneath the IE browser address bar which said "This site
might require the following ActiveX control: 'Windows genuine
Advantage". The procedure says I would right-click this bar to install
the ActiveX.

I don't mind running a quick little program that will check my valid
version of XP, but I don't want some new bar permanently in IE.

Is this something that just runs once and that's it, or is it needed
continuously or repeatedly?

Is it causing problems?

Is this something I'll eventually have to run?

Thank you-
Vickie

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