Re: Install the Genuine Windows Validation Component

It installs a small (4k) ActiveX control called "Microsoft PID Sniffer".
It does not create a new Toolbar. When Microsoft releases the new
version of Windows Update, it will be installed or one will not be
able to obtain updates, especially those who have illegal versions
of Microsoft Windows installed.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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"Vickie" wrote:

| 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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