Windows Genuine Advantage downloaded, but not installed...

Buzz · Sep 28, 2011

Hi Guys,

Don't know IF I am posting in the correct place or not, but here is my prob.

I am running a non-genuine copy of Windows XP Pro.

I have been careful NOT to download or install the WGA program/update. My friend accidently downloaded it yesterday.
(I have selected for Windows updates to notify me only, so i can pick & choose what downloads I want to download & install - especially in regards to WGA).

I found out that WGA had been downloaded when I went to shutdown last nite. Of course, I chose the option NOT to install the program/update for WGA (it has never been installed on my laptop).

So, my question is:
Where do I go to to find the download and delete it completely ?

You guys have been a great help to me over the years - many thanks in advance,
cheers from smiling Thailand.
Buzz

Tmagic650 · Sep 29, 2011

"I am running a non-genuine copy of Windows XP Pro"
You have chosen to run this, so it was just a matter of time before something like this happened. You would not be able to update this illegal copy of XP fully anyway

Leeky · Sep 29, 2011

That's the issue when you use pirated software unfortunately.

I highly recommend you purchase a license and genuine copy of Windows, if only for the safety aspects of having a fully updated, malware free OS.

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