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MyCattMaxx · 05-28-2006, 07:31 PM

For about the 3rd time in the last month, I have dl'd the lastest Windows Genuine Advantage.. No problem since I have legit OS. But now my firewall is asking for permission for WGA to access the internet....LOL I just said NO..... Why does Bill Have the right to explore my comp? I thought that was illegal.

Computer Genius · 05-28-2006, 07:33 PM

No. The program wanted to access the internet. And no it's not illegal.

MyCattMaxx · 05-28-2006, 07:39 PM

I know that!!!! But why should I allow it to PHONE home?

MyCattMaxx · 05-28-2006, 07:41 PM

Bill does not have the legal right to explore my comp!!!! Would you like it if I explored yours?

Computer Genius · 05-28-2006, 07:47 PM

No. All it does is check the with the server to see if your copy of windows is genuine.

It does nothing else.

[-0MEGA-] · 05-28-2006, 07:50 PM

Your firewall's asking your permission for the Windows Genuine Advantage to check with it's server to see if you have a valid CD key, it's not exploring your computer.

MyCattMaxx · 05-28-2006, 07:59 PM

I know that!!!! But why should my comp need to phone Bill? I have a legit OS. It just erks me that Billy wants my comp to phone home.

[-0MEGA-] · 05-28-2006, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyCattMaxx

I know that!!!! But why should my comp need to phone Bill? I have a legit OS. It just erks me that Billy wants my comp to phone home.

It's not phoning home, it's just comparing it with Microsoft's list of valid CD Keys. There no way for it to know if you have a valid OS unless it checks with it's database. And everything is automated, it's not like bill's getting a phone call asking if your computer is valid.

elmarcorulz · 05-28-2006, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyCattMaxx

I know that!!!! But why should my comp need to phone Bill? I have a legit OS. It just erks me that Billy wants my comp to phone home.

Because if it didn't then how would it know you're running a legit os?!?!

MyCattMaxx · 05-28-2006, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by elmarcorulz

Because if it didn't then how would it know you're running a legit os?!?!

Because I don't need Billy in my bedroom!!!! It is all BIG BROTHER. I am legit I just don't need to prove it everytime I boot up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank GOD for a firewall. I just hate having to prove I have a legit copy on every boot.!!!!

05-28-2006, 07:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
MyCattMaxx Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 694	Windows Updates For about the 3rd time in the last month, I have dl'd the lastest Windows Genuine Advantage.. No problem since I have legit OS. But now my firewall is asking for permission for WGA to access the internet....LOL I just said NO..... Why does Bill Have the right to explore my comp? I thought that was illegal. __________________ Hey Buddy, Can you spare a mouse?

05-28-2006, 07:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
MyCattMaxx Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 694	I know that!!!! But why should I allow it to PHONE home? __________________ Hey Buddy, Can you spare a mouse?

05-28-2006, 07:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
MyCattMaxx Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 694	Bill does not have the legal right to explore my comp!!!! Would you like it if I explored yours? __________________ Hey Buddy, Can you spare a mouse?

05-28-2006, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Computer Genius Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 167	No. All it does is check the with the server to see if your copy of windows is genuine. It does nothing else. Last edited by Computer Genius; 05-28-2006 at 07:54 PM.

05-28-2006, 07:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
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05-28-2006, 07:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Computer Genius Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 167	No. The program wanted to access the internet. And no it's not illegal.

05-28-2006, 07:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
MyCattMaxx Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 694	I know that!!!! But why should my comp need to phone Bill? I have a legit OS. It just erks me that Billy wants my comp to phone home. __________________ Hey Buddy, Can you spare a mouse?

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