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Old 10-11-2005, 10:05 PM   #1
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Genuine Windows Validation


I just ran windows update today, and noticed that there is now a "Genuine Windows Validation" requirement. Is this the thing about checking for pirated versions of Windows before allowing updates?
 
Old 10-11-2005, 10:43 PM   #2
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Yes, although people found a simple way to bypass it within 24 hours
 
  


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