So I just checked my Windows update and this is what I got



To use this latest version of Windows Update, you will need to upgrade some of its components. This version provides you with the following enhancements to our service:




Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)
443 KB , less than 1 minute
The Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool enables you to verify that your copy of Microsoft Windows is genuine. The tool validates your Windows installation by checking Windows Product Identification and Product Activation status. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed.



What If I have fake windows which I don't but you know, just curious what would happen.

 

Yep. I don't support pirating software, but there is a simple hack to get around it

 

or you can just not download that.

 

What to do... what to do...

 

cracked:
http://www.boingboing.net/2005/07/28...enuine_ad.html

 

Wow thanks a lot

 

it was hacked 24hrs later when they released that.. that sucks for them

 

Ok that thing that matealot posted didn't quite work for me, after I pasted into URL bar, I pressed enter, and then clicked custom, and it still didn't bypass the valid thingy.