Download says copy of windows not genuine? [Merged]

virgo17

wolfman wrote:

You can basically build your own Windows disc. On mine I've included all the latest service packs and update, removed unecessary components, and set common apps like QuickTime Alternative to install when Windows installs.

Just to digress very slightly. Does anyone have a list of the most common 'alternative' apps that people use. I would like to trim my laptop system down as much as possible by running smaller apps that do the same job as some of the bloatware.

A list or pointer to a URL with these programs would be great.

Thanks.

V.

Browntoa

virgo17 wrote:

Just to digress very slightly. Does anyone have a list of the most common 'alternative' apps that people use. I would like to trim my laptop system down as much as possible by running smaller apps that do the same job as some of the bloatware.

A list or pointer to a URL with these programs would be great.

Thanks.

V.

http://www.free-codecs.com/Software.htm

TOOLS
Real Alternative
QuickTime Alternative
WinAVI Converter
GSpot
Media Player Classic
VLC (VideoLAN Client)
Winamp
XVid;-) Player

virgo17

Browntoa wrote:

http://www.free-codecs.com/Software.htm

Wow Browntoa,

Many thanks. Not only do you help me unlock my phone but help me sort my 'puter as well.

Cheers.

V.

Anne_Marie_2

Windows update today told me to download critical update, which turned out to be WGA which I thought had already downloaded. Checked back on my history and sure enough downloaded 5th June originally. Anyway, downloaded again today - would downloading this affect Norton? After I had restarted computer, message from Norton saying that something had tried to change settings, but Norton was putting them back to original settings in case of malware, hacking etc.
All appears to be working normally, Norton is certainly working fine....just don't like the thought of MS farting about with my AV!

Browntoa

it's an updated version of WGA, it does not "phone home" all the time now like it did before, nortons is just warning you as the program has changed

ioscorpio

T4i

MY DESKTOP WILL NOT PERFORM THIS TASK, BUT LAPTOP DID??? IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY I CAN FIND THIS INFO PLEASE?

I've downloaded the Belarc Advisor, but does not give the Original Install Date

In XP click start, run.

Type cmd

In cmd type systeminfo

after its done scroll back up to the top and look for 'Original Install Date'

C:\Documents and Settings\Chris>systeminfo

Host Name: XP_ONE
OS Name: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Version: 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
OS Configuration: Standalone Workstation
OS Build Type: Uniprocessor Free
Registered Owner: XP_user
Registered Organization:
Product ID: *****-***-*******-*****
Original Install Date: 06/02/2006, 7:34:16 PM
System Up Time: 0 Days, 3 Hours, 4 Minutes, 1 Seconds
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: AWRDACPI
System type: X86-based PC
Processor(s): 1 Processor(s) Installed.
[01]: x86 Family 6 Model 10 Stepping 0 Authe
BIOS Version: Nvidia - 42302e31
Windows Directory: C:\WINDOWS
System Directory: C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume1
System Locale: en-ca;English (Canada)
Input Locale: en-gb;English (United Kingdom)
Time Zone: (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburg
Total Physical Memory: 1,535 MB
Available Physical Memory: 1,178 MB
Virtual Memory: Max Size: 2,048 MB
Virtual Memory: Available: 2,005 MB
Virtual Memory: In Use: 43 MB
Page File Location(s): C:\pagefile.sys
Domain: MSHOME
Logon Server: \\XP_ONE
Hotfix(s): 95 Hotfix(s) Installed

urban_spirit

Browntoa wrote:

it's an updated version of WGA, it does not "phone home" all the time now like it did before, nortons is just warning you as the program has changed

Mine still phones home - lots! I've changed my updates setting to manual, but anything that looks like this stupid homing wga i've not clicked to install.

Is there an updated version that'll stop mine phoning home please? Does anyone know what download number it is??

Many thanks

ioscorpio

Remove the WGA nag

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921914

You will still get the WGA validation tool KB892130 download to check if you have genuine XP in order to get the updates.