Bypass Windows Genuine Advantage

[ferrarimodena360]

If ur just looking for updates (like me), this is an easy one

u need sp2 installed
Do this in IE:

Tools -> Internet Options -> Programs -> click Manage Add-ons
Find the Windows Genuine Advantage add-on in the menu and then click Disable in the Settings box.
Now go back to the Windows Update page and everything will be back to normal. :icon_tong

U can always also goto http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/

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if ur looking to install windows products, then u need to follow the bypass as suggested by Debasis Mohanty
its all over the net

"To bypass WGA validation check, one can run "GenuineCheck.exe" file on a machine running a copy of an authentic Windows XP for generating a key code. This key code generated on the machine running genuine copy of Win XP can be used to circumvent the WGA check on the machine running a pirated copy of Win X"

i am sure we will soon have a keygen for the genuine code also

Mods: I dont think this thread is actually a warez discussion, as the tools used here are provided by microsoft themselves, :icon_salu

[Jitway]

Works like a charm. Thanks!

[ferrarimodena360]

Works like a charm. Thanks!

yep works like a charm :icon_thum

[muskrat_love]

My copy of windows xp passed the genuine advantage test. Anyone know why? Its far from being a "genuine" version.

[ferrarimodena360]

My copy of windows xp passed the genuine advantage test. Anyone know why? Its far from being a "genuine" version.

coz maybe its not a very popular key

[maynoth]

Microsoft "Genuine Advantage" cracked in 24h: window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all'
AV sez, "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.

[maynoth]

that works also

[RACKnRAIL]

[QUOTE=maynoth]Microsoft "Genuine Advantage" cracked in 24h[QUOTE]

I'd hardly call this a crack, but an excellent work a round, definitely.

[ferrarimodena360]

that works also

sexy!!!!! :icon_rr:

[ferrarimodena360]

cj peace!!!!

[riderx]

any new thingies on this?

[zarquon]

Microsoft security sucks, a liitle bit of javascript overrides the validation check.

[gingerdead]

Microsoft security sucks, a liitle bit of javascript overrides the validation check.
yup ..................
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[Pirate_RRRRRR_IIIIII]

for some reason when I go to the windows update site it tells me I need to have IE 5 or higher installed but I have 6....so anyone know what the hell is up?

[cpugeniusmv]

for some reason when I go to the windows update site it tells me I need to have IE 5 or higher installed but I have 6....so anyone know what the hell is up?
Can you post the exact error message so I can Google for you?

[silentscream]

i got this problem when i used the setting in sygate (firewall) to mask my browser identity

basically the site wont know u have up to date software so its telling u u need to update

if this is ure prob just uncheck the setting ...

Greg

and use firefox ;)

[Brycen257]

Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage totally sucks. Even if you do have a genuine windows version, you have to download that crappy tool, then go to the validation site, then have them verify your copy of windows before it send you back where you started. That stupid enough , but I work at a help desk and have accessed the windows update site to update user computers that we support and even when you know the copy of windows is genuine, the site still often fails to validate the copy.

What is the point of this useless crap anyway. This just seems like yet another money grab by the greedy mandarins at Microsoft . Whats the problem, guys, you had to cut back on using the Jet for trips to the French Riviera this year because of rising fuel costs ? Tough shit, join the rest of us and quit trying to bleed us dry. :icon_pira

Good tip for disabling yet another worthless Microsoft tool .

[shawners]

XP professional SP2 integrated with WINDOWS Advantage is on the net .. 500 meg iso in winrar.. It has everything needed=) you can continue to update windows at the download center.

[maynoth]

its really easy to get around... just goto tools, internet options, programs, manage add-ons, and disable windows geniune advantage. voila....

[uselesscrap]

What is the point of this useless crap anyway.

I have no point... :icon_blac

[Krell]

MOD


Please remove post by offender

kaursan


TY




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[crestfallen]

The point of the tool is to prevent casual piracy.

[shawners]

The point of the tool is to prevent casual piracy.


Its very casual, i do it in my bath robe.

[mfgbypooter]

its really easy to get around... just goto tools, internet options, programs, manage add-ons, and disable windows geniune advantage. voila....I'd done this long ago and have been getting my updates. Last night I decided it was time to check windows update again so I clicked custom and it checked my computer and said I'd have to install WGA. Well I already have it, disabled, and I thought WTF. I downloaded it and went to disable it and it would not let me... the options were greyed out. I did a system restore and everything is back to where it was but still windows update will not let me in without allowing them to install WGA.

Hmmm. time to find another work around.

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[.:sp00ky:.]

Use http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/

you can even use firefox or oprea and theres no funny stuff.

[Krell]

Use http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/

you can even use firefox or oprea and theres no funny stuff.

But we love funny stuff . . . the MS absurdity keeps us in stitches!!





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[mfgbypooter]

Ya I knew about the other I was just relating an experience to see if maybe MS has pulled some kind of new trick out of the rabbit.

My hat's off to the sneaky bastids if they did.

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[Krell]

I had to allow the generic host processes in Sygate to communicate, then install the WGA, and it worked



High-priority updates
Microsoft Windows XP


Security Update for Windows XP (KB913446)
Download size: 786 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in Windows-based systems that could allow an attacker to cause the affected machine to stop responding to requests. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again

Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 (KB911565)
Download size: 2.2 MB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media Player and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again

Security Update for Windows Media Player Plug-in (KB911564)
Download size: 597 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using the Windows Media Player Plug-in and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...
Don't show this update again

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2006 (KB890830)
Download size: 1.9 MB , less than 1 minute
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product. Details...
Don't show this update again

Security Update for Windows XP (KB911927)
Typical download size: 181 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...

[mfgbypooter]

I just tried changing my key and then went to windows update again and it would not validate... it looks like they are trying to force you to turn on automatic updates....

edit: I'm going to look into what you just did Krell...

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[The Hunter]

The problem for me is I cant get the SP2 update there.

[mfgbypooter]

I don't know what you did Krell, I have generic host processes allowed in Sygate but still no dice.

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[The Hunter]

I wonder how these updates will work if you dont have SP2?

[mfgbypooter]

If you don't have SP2 and want it go HERE (http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/xpsp2.html).

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[The Hunter]

Hey thanks a lot, and it looks like this is going to be a long download.

[mfgbypooter]

I guess MS released a new version of "LegitCheckControl.dll" which is 1.5.512.0 and if you don't have it or a workaround, too bad.

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[Krell]

I guess MS released a new version of "LegitCheckControl.dll" which is 1.5.512.0 and if you don't have it or a workaround, too bad.

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tsk . . . VLK baby




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[mfgbypooter]

Well fuck windows update I found Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer v2.0 HERE (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=4B4ABA06-B5F9-4DAD-BE9D-7B51EC2E5AC9&displaylang=en&Hash=NPHH7NB#filelist) and am fucking around with it now.

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[mfgbypooter]

tsk . . . VLK baby
.I know... I know, just do a little (or a lot) looking and then drop it in system32 and all is well.

[ferrarimodena360]

I guess MS released a new version of "LegitCheckControl.dll" which is 1.5.512.0 and if you don't have it or a workaround, too bad.

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a hacked version of this is available on pirate bay, tried n tested

[mfgbypooter]

it's on usenet too.

I've just been fucking around with WGA because I'm bored.

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[moneoa]

"Bypass Windows Genuine Advantage"
Install Linux......

[The Hunter]

Too steep a learning curve for this old fart.

[mfgbypooter]

"Bypass Windows Genuine Advantage"
Install Linux......
which one?

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[moneoa]

lol hey, I thought my answer was funny

[mfgbypooter]

it was, and now I'm funny too!

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[The Hunter]

Anyone here used Trixie?

[mfgbypooter]

the baby tracking software?

what are you not telling us?

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[The Hunter]

Har har really on the ball tonight arnt you.

[mfgbypooter]

never used it but isn't it like greasemonkey?

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[The Hunter]

Its a java based file that is supposed to handle genuine advantage.

[mfgbypooter]

WGA is like a flat tire.

All it needs is a patch.

If you have a flat tire, I can help you out.

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[The Hunter]

I got the patch a few min ago, Im still reading up on how to use it. Being dyslexic doesnt help at times like this. LOL

[moneoa]

it was, and now I'm funny too!

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lol no...thats the hillarious avatar you have

[mfgbypooter]

I got the patch a few min ago, Im still reading up on how to use it. Being dyslexic doesnt help at times like this. LOLThere's one thats one click. No fuss, no muss. :icon_thum

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[The Hunter]

The one I got also has the Trixie option.

[mfgbypooter]

lol no...thats the hillarious avatar you haveMy avatar is to remind everyone how bad I am.

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[mfgbypooter]

The one I got also has the Trixie option.does that mean you have to install trixie to use it? If you have the .dll you could close IE and then just drop it in system32.

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[The Hunter]

Legit check control?

[mfgbypooter]

mmm hmm.

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[The Hunter]

LOL, Im still looking for it.

[Auggie2k]

Good thing this thread popped up, I haven't updated the Trixie files in ages. They work so sweetly.

[The Hunter]

Im going cautiously on this one as I dont want to screw things up.

[mfgbypooter]

LOL, Im still looking for it.I have the one click answer if you get tired of looking for it.

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[The Hunter]

Actually that would be nice, very nice actually.

[mfgbypooter]

Did you get SP2?

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[The Hunter]

Downloaded, but not installed yet.

[mfgbypooter]

you may want to install SP2 before the other just to be sure everything works right.

and then go get all your security fixes.

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[The Hunter]

Im going to hang off to morning to do that, as I find the download speed is much better in the AM.

[shawners]

You have to install SP2, and after that they try to verify your windows.. Then they did disable the earlier crack that is released.. There is a 1.5.5 out and a 1.6

[The Hunter]

SP2 done this morning, and the updates also. I like one click shopping. LOL

[mfgbypooter]

Funny thing is I don't use any of that SP2 Security Center crap... MS firewall disabled, Auto Updates disabled.

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[The Hunter]

Ditto on the auto updates, and their firewall.

[The Hunter]

The thing to remember is that these patches usually work only for a short period of time.

[mfgbypooter]

One can only imagine what Vista is going to be like when it finally officially debuts. Probably will have to be patched to even install.

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[The Hunter]

After paying for ME he owes me bigtime. I lost more family pics that can never be recovered, and that I never had a chance to backup. I just wish I had a local friend that could help me with Linux. When I can watch it I can learn it.

[mfgbypooter]

I'll finally learn Linux when I get one of these.

http://www.myrtlewoodgallery.com/tuitround.jpg


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[The Hunter]

Actually I have one of those, I just havnt figured out how to use it. LOL

[nightshadow]

While i've been slowly dragging my feet learning linux over the past few years, I've pretty much come to the same conclusion.

[flyingrhino]

Seems like M$ is not giving up easily on their anti piracy campaign.
Their tool has been updated March 1 2006 to v3.0 and requires an install
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;892130

Wonder how long it will take for this to be cracked :)
(If it hasn't been cracked already)

[RACKnRAIL]

pretty sure it's already been cracked. probably long before this post.

[nukehella]

I know someone who did an install this week and had no problems at all.Security updates,additional updates no problems at all.
They are strict on downloading the beta of Internet Explorer 7 though.If you have a recognized corporate key it won't let you download it.Or so my friend said.

[CrashPeer44]

why would you want IE7?

spyware adware popups ativex ahsahdsahhhhhaaaaaaaaaa

[flyingrhino]

Opera rulez, FF next. IE sux.

[brock01]

ff ftw plx

[lifehacker]

Opera rulez, FF next. IE sux.
I would say Firefox is better than Opera.

[Ne007]

firefox + adblock + filterset.g = jackofftastic

[thepuzzler]

I use adblock, filter g, no script and foxytunes.

Also IE tabs is really useful for the few sites (microsoft mainly) that don't support FF, it'll automatically render it with IE but in a FF tab.

[que-em]

yeah, i reinstalled my os about a month ago but i just disabled the plugin. then about a week or so later i went to windows update and it said i had to install the window geniune again. no problem i figured, i'll just block the plugin again. but this time they moved it from the browser to the add/remove programs area and it won't allow you to uninstall from there.

[shawners]

I use firefox to clean up Zeropaid.
http://show.imagehosting.us/show/1243942/0/nouser_1243/T0_-1_1243942.png (http://www.imagehosting.us/index.php?action=show&ident=1243942)

[nukehella]

why would you want IE7?



I don't really want it but it sure sucks less than IE6.It's fastest for a couple things I have to do.I'm tired of waiting for poorly designed webpages to render in other browsers ,so for those I suck it up and use IE. I used to use the IE view extension(which conviently opened IE6 so I never had to click on the vile blue e) in Firefox but I'm on a FF hiatus for awhile until I get Opera 9 down.
I would say Firefox is better than Opera.
So would have I a month ago.The Opera 9 beta seems to block popups OK and does a couple more things I was waiting on.I found Firefox 1.5 to be a buggy POS and so did a lot of people.Some people love it.I'm not writing FF off, but I'll be using 1.0* until I can see from the postings on mozillazine that they've addressed some of the problems.I don't even have any version of FF on my #1 PC(I do have Seamonkey).I figure if I did I'd just keep using it out of familiarity and not give Opera a real chance.I've been usingf FF since )0.6 or 7 when it was called phoenix or firebird or whatever it was.I hadn't used Opera since 6.0 and was pleasantly surprised at how awesome it has become.

[lifehacker]

Im using Firefox 1.0 with a memory tweak because of the high memory usage of 1.5. Maybe Ill give Opera a try again.

[RACKnRAIL]

I am curious why this thread never updates. There is a brand new WGA update as of a few days back. I am using 3 legal versions of XP, but I still use one special version in my garage, which I recently updated, only to find the annoying window popup saying I may be the victim of piracy. I felt like saying I'm not the victim....you are!

Anyways, I found a new patch which works flawlessly...so far!

[mfgbypooter]

THIS (http://labnol.blogspot.com/2006/04/workarounds-to-disable-non-genuine.html) is an interesting read on the new Windows Genuine Advantage Notification tool.

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[mfgbypooter]

I am curious why this thread never updates. There is a brand new WGA update as of a few days back. I am using 3 legal versions of XP, but I still use one special version in my garage, which I recently updated, only to find the annoying window popup saying I may be the victim of piracy. I felt like saying I'm not the victim....you are!

Anyways, I found a new patch which works flawlessly...so far!Maybe if it were merged with this thread.

http://www.zeropaid.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=30543


Microsoft and their new spyware.

Sheesh.

This is what I did this morning to get around the new WGA.

Went to windows update and turned on automatic updates.

Selected a time and the notify but do not download or install updates option.

When notified, selected all BUT WGA tool.

Downloaded and installed the selected updates and chose option to not be notified of update for WGA again.

Viola!

Everything updated and no new WGA crap.

What will MS come up with next month?


(and thanks shawners for breaking the table with your pic)

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[black_magiic]

I've been doing the same thing mels. Works great :)

[Auggie2k]

Threads merged people!

[don_shawzo]

They seem to be updating this wee bugger every time it gets cracked but I have a fairly simple workaround that works for now.

Simply copy the most recent hacked version you can find of legitcheckcontrol into windows\system32 as legitcheckcontrol2.dll

The in regedit search for legitcheckcontrol and change the appropriate key so it points to legitcheckcontrol2.dll not legitcheckcontrol.dll.

Simple.

Just check in regedit before you update to make sure it hasnt changed back somehow.

Also if you installed the wga nag tool(tm) just :
1. Go into windows\system32 and Turn off simple file sharing (under folder options, view and right at the bottom use simple file sharing)
2. Open properties of wgalogon.dll and wgatray.exe
3 Go to security tab
4. Hit the advanced button
5 Click on system then hit edit
6 Then set Traverse Folder/ Execute file tick deny.

Viola no more wga nag tool(tm).

[buckwiley]

its really easy to get around... just goto tools, internet options, programs, manage add-ons, and disable windows geniune advantage. voila....


well my setting is greyed out...i cant disable or enable WGA tool!
in the settngs section it says, "this add-on is managed by your administrator"
wtf!
help!

[Larry Vagina]

Got Firefox? use this with greasemonkey:
http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/1923

[don_shawzo]

well my setting is greyed out...i cant disable or enable WGA tool!
in the settngs section it says, "this add-on is managed by your administrator"
wtf!
help!

Doesnt matter with this version if you disable it it will tell you that somehing vital has been disabled and not let you update. The whole gpedit thing was just so you could see what you were doing.

Im telling you regedit and point to the wrong file.

[earthboundmisfit]

I'd recommend a newbie type linux distribution...something easy to learn like Linspire.
If you are really Windows savy..I'd say go with Xandros.
I use Xandros 3.0, and I rest so much easier not having to worry about viruses and spyware in my computer.
The beautiful thing about Linux, is that most of its programs are FREEWARE....yu don't pay a cent.
Just learn how to install, is about your main learning curve.
The ONE thing I need M$ for right now...is Linux's major weakness is playing Windows games.
They have a emulator called Cedega which is a commercialized version of the WINE project....and it plays a LOT of Windows games. Still some are not supported.
I'd say its about 65% reliable only due to the number of games it does not support.
It DOES support hot popular new games that come out....
I have played Doom3, Diablo 1 & 2, the Sims 2 etc etc.
I cannot play any of my old Star Trek Starfleet Command or Mechwarrior 1,2,3,or 4 games.
Command & Conquer series is pretty much a bust too.
Still this service is only $5 a month..and it is getting better. And with the majority of Linux distros being free....there has never been a better time to get free of Micro$loth.
the Misfit

[shawners]

New legitcheck is out as of 5-23.
Windows.Genuine.Advantage.Validation.v1.5.530.0 NEW 5-23-06.zip

[Grama]

where do i find the patch that will make my computer look like i am ok with wga? someone a few pages ago said contact me or whatever.... i am sure that the file has been updated since... someone help me please thankshttp://www.zeropaid.com/bbs/images/smilies/new2/icon_rr.gif
:icon_rr:

[Unsueable Davey Brown]

I just don't get my updates from Windows update site anymore. I get them here.

http://windizupdate.com/

No WGA.

There must be a problem with that solution though. I don't see many people recommending it. If so, what is the problem with avoiding the Windows update site, and finding an alternative?

[dakokoy]

:icon_thum
got this one at RFUZ.com

these are instructions on how to crack the latest version of Windows XP with Service Pack 2 that uses the registration key: .
**** IT WILL WORK WITH OTHER VERSIONS OF WINDOWS XP but not all! ****

This will allow you to bypass the Microsoft Genuine Validation thingy


this method works better than many others i've tried before. forget the cracks and injectors etc... this is the BEST WAY:

1) start > run > "regedit" (without the quotes of course)

2) go to the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WPAEvents\OOBETimer

...and doubleclick on it. Then change some of the value data to ANYTHING ELSE...delete some, add some letters, I don't care...just change it!

now close out regedit.

3) go to start > run > "%systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /a" (again, dont type the quotes)

4) the activation screen will come up, click on register over telephone, then click on CHANGE PRODUCT KEY, enter in this key:




Now you can dl all the updates without activating, and the Genuine Microsoft Validation thingy won't bug you no more!!



***Notes, this works best after a reformmat***

"I appreciate your only trying to help but hosting private property of M.S like CD keys can get you and us into hot water so I have edited this info. FYI with enough research you can pretty much crack validation up to vista and its easy with minimal effort to find "~Moneoa"

[enter8]

1. Forum rules- no installation codes

2. A Student copy of XP requires no activation/no regedit

[infoseeker]

after a long one year(rebirthing this thread) they have still issue on this WGA :icon_scra

or maybe BIll Gates dont know this thingssssss:devil2

[meyou123]

All that fuss for just removing WGA on win XP????

I wonder how hard VISTA is to take off validation on it??

I do not know as I have a legal copy of win xp pro and will refuse to use Vista until a "lite" version is created.

[lezwez]

Does this method still work i dont want to mess up my computer if i try it

[yomama420]

theres info out there 2 "try" vista ultimate forever with all updates etc etc

[jazzedup]

I just used a key from a Volume Licence Keygen! Works like a charm!

[yomama420]

if any1 needs information on how to have your vista be fully activated and genuine and get all updates,please pm me and ill help you!im not sure of all the rules in the forums so im hesitant to tell you the steps and then suddenly get banned from forums.Also, with these reps points,is this like highschool still, with cliques having the power over your reputation.if i answer your pm and and show you the way,i expect my rep to go up.the 1st person who screws me will ruin it for the others as i will not share anymore info.anyways, pm me and ill teach you,so ev1 can enjoy bill gates not getting as much money :) btw my method works for both 32 and 64 bit systems.