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26-04-2006, 06:28 PM | #1 | ||
The 'Stihl' Man
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ok my computer is due for a formatt soon anyway, but just before I downloaded an update from the auto-update thing with windows. Wet to restart the computer and then it boots up saying that I have a copied version of windows!
I dont know how that happened....:newangel: Obviously I can just click on the later option and continue to use it, but its rather annoying. Does anyone know of a "program" that gets rid of this update? I cant even uninstall the update as there is no option for it in add/remove (normally with updates you can). Sligh Mr Gates!!! : So anyone else found a way to "get rid of the problem" Cheers.
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26-04-2006, 06:38 PM | #2 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: QLD - Townsville
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try going into safe mode by restarting comp and then hold F8 or boot menu or something otherwise uve used a 'pirated' key u'll have to format - ive never seen this before but good luck
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26-04-2006, 06:46 PM | #3 | ||
since the beginning
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Werribee
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there is a .dll which can be downloaded and put into the 'sytem 32' folder. it will remove all the warnings. happened to me today. though i don't have the link to it here with me.
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26-04-2006, 06:47 PM | #4 | ||
Focus on my Focus
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Canberra
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Yeah I saw that update last night. I was like WTF?!? Why do I need to waste my time downloading some program that I KNOW I CANT uninstall to tell me that I have a legit version of Windows. People who have a "backup" copy already know theirs is a "backup" and the legit people know its legit. A total waste of download.
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Now: 2006 Ford Focus LX Manual in Satin White Wife: 2013 Kuga Titanium in Frozen White Then: 1990 Ford Laser - Assasinated by a 76 year old man who failed to give way. Now normally when we have these races, Jeremy goes in the car and says "Powerrr" alot.... - James speaking about Jeremy (Top Gear S7 E05) American parts... Russian parts... ALL MADE IN TAIWAN! - Russian guy in Armegeddon |
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26-04-2006, 06:49 PM | #5 | ||
The 'Stihl' Man
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true but I just clicked on auto download and install....damn it
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26-04-2006, 06:59 PM | #6 | ||
since the beginning
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they call it 'Windows Genuine Adantage'. basically anyone using a backup of windows will be constantly reminded that they 'could be using an illegal copy etc' .
just search up 'Windows Genuine Advantage Validation'. I have found it on a few torrent sites
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26-04-2006, 07:09 PM | #7 | ||
Focus on my Focus
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Location: Canberra
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Bah... a total waste of time. Crackers have already found a way around it... and it was released last night!! They should have put the effort into working on Windows Vista so they would make that release date.
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Now: 2006 Ford Focus LX Manual in Satin White Wife: 2013 Kuga Titanium in Frozen White Then: 1990 Ford Laser - Assasinated by a 76 year old man who failed to give way. Now normally when we have these races, Jeremy goes in the car and says "Powerrr" alot.... - James speaking about Jeremy (Top Gear S7 E05) American parts... Russian parts... ALL MADE IN TAIWAN! - Russian guy in Armegeddon |
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26-04-2006, 07:50 PM | #8 | |||
Bad Music and Litre Bikes
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Westmeadows
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Longhorn/Vista release date was Q1 this year... i dont see them making THAT date :P
im sure it was earlier than that, but Q1 is what ive found on the net in a 2 minute search
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26-04-2006, 07:53 PM | #9 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Talking about illegal software is a no-no on AFF guy.
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