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    Microsoft WGA Question?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Rodster, Oct 11, 2010.

  1. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I have Windows XP Pro and I installed the optional WGA for anti piracy. The OS passed as Genuine, no surprise there. My question is if WAT can't phone home to MS should I be worried that one day i'll find myself with a Non Genuine OS? XP Pro is installed on a gaming rig that rarely gets connected to the Net.
     
    Rodster, Oct 11, 2010
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  2. J&SinKTO

    J&SinKTO Notebook Deity

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    Should be fine - I've loaded a couple of laptops we use at work for off-line use/printing computers. The last time the touched the web was close to a year ago - no issues on the notifications or anything of that nature.
     
    J&SinKTO, Oct 11, 2010
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    no1uknow Notebook Consultant

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    For WinXP, i think that WGA only has to recheck when you install updates or new windows features like WMP 11.
     
    no1uknow, Oct 12, 2010
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  4. Rodster

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    Thanks for the info, i'll go ahead and keep the update then. :)
     
    Rodster, Oct 12, 2010
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