Jimbo 175 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I'm running a less than legitimate version of XP Pro, and following recent advice I had turned off the auto update feature, but I've noticed to day I have the icon sitting in my systray telling me that I have an update ready to install. I'm 99% sure that its the recent Genuine advantage nag download, from what I can see the only options I have is "install" or "custom install" I don't appear to have an option to ignor or cancel, and I fear if I reboot it might install anyway. Any advice ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Think you should be able to go to the Windows Update site. Search for all updates, but before clicking Express or Custom, paste the following into the address bar: javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all') and press enter. Basically, it turns off the trigger for the key check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Actually, don't think that works anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 OK, ta anyway, it seems the bloody thing is downloaded anyway, its asking me to install, and it seems there isn't an option to cancel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 45996 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Bill Gates owns you. Get a mac tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6700 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Bill Gates owns you. Get a mac tbh. 143120[/snapback] Condescending fucker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 45996 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Just a bit of practical advice, Craigy baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 Think I've found how to get rid: Clickty click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 i started a thread on this weeks ago in the general forum. i got some advice on editing the registry and that solved it. ive also managed to source a copy xp pro corporate edition that doesnt need authenticating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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