[KDracing]

i have windows xp 2 and i get the little thing in the bottom corner by the clock to do updates, but it won't let me do any updates unless i install windows genuine advantage, i don't want that on my computer because it says that it is a permanant piece of software. i have a 'genuine' copy of windows running. i just don't like the sound of permanant software. is there any way around this?

 

[hankster]

No. It is a check for pirated software. If your Windows is not pirated then you have no worry.

 

[RCMits]

its just making sure your "copy" of windows is legit. if you bought your pc legitly, and stuff, then its all good, just let it install. its not a big program, really small, just lets windows know "your good to go!".

then you can get all your updates. which is important... =)

good ruck!