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   scroogates Private E-2

   Windows Genuine Authentication (?) recently installed itself on my PC. I was able to turn most of it off, but now have a little blue star in my taskbar. How can I get rid of this entire piece of crap? Will provide system info if needed to answer this question.

    

   scroogates, Aug 11, 2006

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   DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

   It is not Malware it is part of Microsofts anti-piracy fight ( right or wrong this method is ), it highlights that you have an illegal version of XP installed, if you didnt know you had an illegal version installed then you need to contact the vendor who sold you the PC.
   
   or if your version is legitimate then you need to contact Microsoft.
   
   Some FAQs on what to do http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en

    

   DavidGP, Aug 11, 2006

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   scroogates Private E-2

   I bought the machine from a private party, and didn't even think to checkthe authenticity of the operating system.

    

   scroogates, Aug 11, 2006

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