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Old 3rd July 2006, 11:14   #1
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Microsoft: Here's how to halt WGA alerts

Microsoft released a new version of Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications on Tuesday and detailed how to remove the controversial antipiracy software.

The updated WGA Notifications package includes changes that respond to criticism Microsoft has faced over the software, the company said. It no longer checks in with Microsoft after each restart, for example.
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so now they have a solution in their trouble shooting section of the site explaining how to remove their own "spy" ware? where is this leading to, soon they'll release a new windows update "WGA remover utility"
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Not without $$$ reason, I'm afraid.
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