When you want to download a file from Microsoft a WGA (windows genuine advantage) check is performed. Microsoft installs a small piece of software on your computer that contacts the Microsoft server and checks for validity. If the test fails you will not be able to download the file(s). This is extremely frustrating especially if you have a system that is legit.
The method that was described below is no longer working and has therefor been removed from this server.
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didnt work:(
it didnt show the “genunine microsoft software” it jus retunred to the same page
dont use the quotes
e.g.
append: &Hash=S3G9LND
Works for me.
I tried Miguel’s code and it worked.
I am on an illegal Windows and MGADiag gives me another code. The MGADiag code doesn’t work
This proves that you need a legal version of Windows, like somebody above suggested, to get the right code.
i don’t have a legit copy but it still works for me
Anybody knows a way to bypass the validation during INSTALLATION? For example during the installation of Windows Media Player 11 beta 2, or Internet Explorer 7, etc.
The only problem now is that the new IE 7 b1 will not install on non WGA versions of WindowsXP Pro even with the fixes available.
I managed to download and install SP2 on my version (witch isn’t legit) and it works fine =) this fix works wonders
Installation of Windows Media Player 11 beta 2
1. Extract (unrar, unzip) wmp11-windowsxp-x86-enu.exe to the new folder
2. RUN wmfdist11.exe
3. RESTART your COMPUTER
4. RUN wmp11.exe
5. RESTART your COMPUTER
6. Start Windows Media Player 11 !
no dice! it doesn`t work on a unlicensed copy of
windows…too bad
ive tried every code going… none seem to work for me tried and tried dam thing please help its driving me mad lol
Hey Dudes Im sort of slow so can you tell me were EXACTLY do i have to put in the damn code please i beg of you.
you son of a bitchs help me
Hahaha, I can’t believe how stupid a somebody can be (how stupid can you be, in fact).
Hmm I guess this is patch already lol NOT working
Ya seems to be patched.
Works for me.
IE7 b3 will not install on non WGA
How to validate?
keep looking the answer is out there.. lol
A way to bypass the test when installing software (eg. IE7) is to get a new key from a keygen, and then install the software while not connected to the internet – it will try to phone home to check the new key, but since the phone home fails it will allow installation to continue (not everyone has internet remember)
If you don’t change the key it will most likely have already phoned home to check the key and already know it’s false, although there is a trick somewhere to make it “forget” it. (maybe the c:\documents and settings\username\application data\microsoft\windows genuine advantage\data.dat file?)
You is all goosed
Hey AssTelescope
There’s all kinds of stuff on Microsofts website that you need WGA to download. It’s not only for getting updates. It’s for getting other software too. Software that’s NOT INCLUDED in Autopatcher.
You need to know what you’re talking about before you open your mouth to try and bash others by saying something stupid like “you think you’re a 1337 hacker because you have this?”
Seriously…grow up and if anyone’s thinking they’re something special it’s you.
I downloaded IE7 but wont install what’s the since to by pass if I cant install it???
Sorry folks, does not work anymore… I just tried it now, added the “Downlod Center Code” as mentioned but the page does still ask for valdation…
Thanx. Now I can download everything from the Microsoft Site. I downloaded Windows Defender beta 2. But I can’t install it. After double clicking W.D, a window is coming and say, u must update the windows. I installed Windows Installer 3.1. But Still I not able to install W.D. What is the problem?. Anybody knows how to install W.D. Please tell me and also I need update windows Defeneder (W.D).
Those of you looking to install IE 7 or the Windows Media Player 11 should go to this link and follow the instructions posted there.
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2006/04/26/disable-and-remove-windows-genuine-advantage-notifications-nag-screen/comment-page-23/#comments
Dudes And dudats i dont know were the URL thingy is can anyone help please
It still works. I have just downloaded 2 non-security patches 20 minutes ago using this trick.
do you just add this to the end of the url? or it belongs somewhere in the url. it does not work for me either way
here is a way to avoid the software installation checks –> http://www.ghacks.net/2006/09/14/avoid-microsoft-software-wga-checks/