What is the advantage of genuine validation for windows os?

axxo · 04-03-2008, 07:03 PM

I always have a doubt on this...what actually is the real advantage of getting genuine validation test passed apart from regular activation been done on a windows os. my windows got already activated and able to download updates from windows update feature in control panel...so what extras i get after wga?

ayush_chh · 04-03-2008, 07:10 PM

as far as i know its for checking that you are using a genuine windows copy or not.

here are some useful links

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axxo · 04-03-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ayush_chh

as far as i know its for checking that you are using a genuine windows copy or not.

so if dont run wga test ..everything will be fine??

ayush_chh · 04-03-2008, 07:24 PM

^^????????

what is the problem in running the check if you are using Genuine Windows?

plus, nowadays any new product that is launched by MS will automatically check this.

..(but ofcourse there are ways to bypass this

but these are illegal )

ravi_9793 · 04-03-2008, 08:33 PM

Best benefit is that you can download updates.

axxo · 04-03-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ravi_9793

Best benefit is that you can download updates.

am already able to update from windows update

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Originally Posted by ayush_chh

^^????????

what is the problem in running the check if you are using Genuine Windows?

plus, nowadays any new product that is launched by MS will automatically check this.

..(but ofcourse there are ways to bypass this

but these are illegal )

nope its not checking...only if i have to download updates from microsoft site am forced to run this check....
altertatively i get all the updates by running windows update from control panel..

genuin?

i cant say the truth

NucleusKore · 04-03-2008, 09:38 PM

1. Free security updates
2. Free programs that require validation like Pstory, WMEncoder, Windows Movie Maker and addon packs. Till recently IE 7 required validation
3. Special offers on broadband, anti-virus, etc.

axxo · 04-03-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NucleusKore

1. Free security updates
2. Free programs that require validation like Pstory, WMEncoder, Windows Movie Maker and addon packs. Till recently IE 7 required validation
3. Special offers on broadband, anti-virus, etc.

So only the above are the benefits..?
Then i can live very well without them...
thx for the clarification guyz.

crazyforever · 05-03-2008, 12:01 AM

No Faida With Genuine Windows As Long As Your Pc Is Updated Regularly
Keep Rokin Pirates
Long Live The Pirates

NucleusKore · 05-03-2008, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyforever

No Faida With Genuine Windows As Long As Your Pc Is Updated Regularly

How do you plan to do that without something like Autopatcher

axxo · 05-03-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by NucleusKore

How do you plan to do that without something like Autopatcher

for live updates i dont think wga is necessary..i may be wrong.

NucleusKore · 05-03-2008, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by axxo

for live updates i dont think wga is necessary..i may be wrong.

I wouldn't know

Tech.Masti · 05-03-2008, 09:44 AM

There one more fayda, tum kisi ko bol satte ho MERE PASS ORI WIN HAI, TOMARE PASS HAI KIYA? thats it.

ayush_chh · 06-03-2008, 03:34 PM

simple theory for you.....its like stealing your friends pen and using it without his knowledge........

and not telling him even if he searches for it.

its mentality that matters.........some think its good some think bad.

praka123 · 06-03-2008, 03:46 PM

buying windows os license makes M$ more rich,thats all.infact,there is Linux to use ,rather than "pirate" if that is the word

piracy is a subjective term,IMO.once ppl know they can live without windows,what piracy?

Charan · 06-03-2008, 04:53 PM

@axxo : suppose if your windows installation in determined as invalid/non genuine then it could be embarising if any of you clients comes to know about it, cause WGA pops up a message stating that you installation is counterfit.

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Originally Posted by praka123

buying windows os license makes M$ more rich,thats all.infact,there is Linux to use ,rather than "pirate" if that is the word

piracy is a subjective term,IMO.once ppl know they can live without windows,what piracy?

if you donot have anything to contribute to the thread topic then stay away from the thread.

NucleusKore · 06-03-2008, 07:17 PM

I would like to hear something from our MVPs. Wonder if they are reading this thread.

axxo · 07-03-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ayush_chh

simple theory for you.....its like stealing your friends pen and using it without his knowledge........

and not telling him even if he searches for it.

its mentality that matters.........some think its good some think bad.

my friend already knows that am using his pen..and it hardly matters anything as he owe many such pens..

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Originally Posted by Charan

@axxo : suppose if your windows installation in determined as invalid/non genuine then it could be embarising if any of you clients comes to know about it, cause WGA pops up a message stating that you installation is counterfit.

hmm..it happens only when one he/she voluntarily runs wga check tool...until then no probs..why do anyone want to run into rat trap while he could get everything in open garden.

ayush_chh · 09-03-2008, 01:09 AM

^^ hmmmm....lets turn the table.

suppose you r the guy whose pen is being used by some other fellow without your knowledge, and then one day you know this , what then r u going to do?