Re: WGA & Windows Update

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Alias wrote:
> "kurttrail" <dontemailme@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
>
>> R. McCarty wrote:
>>
>>> Just updating the wife's notebook, and went to Microsoft Update.
>>>
>>> The scan actually indicated a new update was required. Clicked OK
>>> and it downloaded and installed the new WGA component. It
>>> identifies the update as KB892130 "Windows Genuine Advantage
>>> Validation Tool". Appears that the ActiveX will now be a required
>>> component to access Windows/Microsoft Update.
>>
>> Not only must you download it, you must run the validation tool too.
>>
>> --
>> Peace!
>> Kurt
>
> I just did it and passed. Now that my innocence is proven, can I sue
> MS for false arrest?

Yeah, but you will be long dead before it ever see a court room.

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