Here is the update link, that will do the fullest update of your system
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Also, here is the link to the homepage of the GA, in case you want to go
directly there to do the download/install. Choose for instance, to download
and install, the Windows Media Player 11, and the GA will be part of the
process. You might want this update (the WMP11) anyway.
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/offers/default.aspx
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neville" <[email protected]>
To: "David" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 5:23 AM
Subject: Re: Window-Eyes Freezing on startup
Hi,
I have just had to do a clean install of WXP Home last week so probably
Genuine Advantage is not installed. Is it on the WXP disc or is it
something that needs to be done on the Microsoft site?
In short, how is it accomplished?
Yes, it is a genuine disc.
Thanks
Neville.
David wrote:
Even not having the latest updates, for Windows, might cause some of your
'freezing up' troubles. Besides, you won't have the security updates,
either, putting your system at risk.
Go ahead, don't install the GA, but you will be exposed to security
issues (could even be more malicious than the 'knowledge gathering' you
are afraid of, which may not even be ralistic), you won't receive the
newest updates, and you WILL NOT get rid of the reminder, to install it.
The GA is there, to ensure that your Windows is a legal copy. It will
check certain things about your stystem, and verify that this is in
accordance with teh database Microsoft already has on your actual
installation. Many software manufacturers nwaday uses this technology, to
make sure, of preventing piracy. Compare it to the license plate on your
car. You could dismount it, and your car will still be running. But you
might not be getting anything if the car is stolen, you might have
trouble in certain situations with the police, and most truely, noone
would think your car is legal, inviting thieves to do what they want. The
license plate is there for a reason; the GA is there for a reason. No
you don't HAVE TO install it, but what are the benefits? What are the
gains and losses? I agree, we don't have to install EVERYTHING that we
are invited to put on our loaded systems. And some of it is mere
personal/private information collection. Many manufacturers and webpages,
tell you to leave a ton of unnecessary info, or ask you to run a certain
ActiveX or small piece of software, apparently to give you certain
benefits. Your being causious, is a good thing; hence, keep on being. But
sometimes, the stuff you are asked to instqall or the info you are told
to enter, is necessary for a good reason; i.e the license plate on a car,
the key for your front-door, your social insurance number (on your health
card, by all means not on any webpage), and, in this instance, the GA on
your PC. Would you have left your front door unlocked in the night,
simply because you didn't want to leave the thieves the JJOY of breaking
in; rather letting them walk right in?
Hope this helps, letting you make an informed decision.
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