Microsoft got hacked again!
Microsoft Wga Programme Jul 29 2005, 07:34 AM
hxxp://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/07/26/ms_updates_wga_launch/
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Fakers beware: no more MS updates for youMicrosoft is no longer providing updates to non-genuine versions of its Windows XP operating system. From today, the company has switched over to a full launch of its Windows Genuine Advantage Programme as part of its ongoing anti-piracy campaign.
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Following on,
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Microsoft "Genuine Advantage" cracked in 24hours: window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all'AV sez, "This week, Microsoft started requiring users to verifiy their serial number before using Windows Update. This effort to force users to either buy XP or tell them where you got the illegal copy is called 'Genuine Advantage.' It was cracked within 24 hours."
Before pressing 'Custom' or 'Express' buttons paste this text to the address bar and press enter:
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javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all')
It turns off the trigger for the key check.