KB905474 Genuine Advantage Notification

alicez · External Since: Jan 12, 2005 Posts: 119

We downloaded the KB905474 Genuine Advantage Notification critical update
today and wonder if we are supposed to see anything after the installation.
The program did download, install and then we were advised to restart the
computer - which we did. But we never saw any pop-up notification about
whether our Windows program was 'genuine,' etc.
Were we supposed to see anything? Are we supposed to check some place else
(similar to KB890830)?
Please advise and thank you.

William Anderson · External Since: Apr 26, 2006 Posts: 130

Hi there Alice,

Actually no, the Microsoft Genuine Advantage tool just runs when you are
connecting to the Microsoft Downloads or the Microsoft Update site to verify
that you are using a Genuine copy of Microsoft Windows. The only time that
you will get a prompt is if the software is reporting your operating system
as invalid.

Hope this Helps!

Best Regards.

~Will

"AliceZ" wrote:

> We downloaded the KB905474 Genuine Advantage Notification critical update
> today and wonder if we are supposed to see anything after the installation.
> The program did download, install and then we were advised to restart the
> computer - which we did. But we never saw any pop-up notification about
> whether our Windows program was 'genuine,' etc.
> Were we supposed to see anything? Are we supposed to check some place else
> (similar to KB890830)?
> Please advise and thank you.

Larry Samuels · External Since: Feb 20, 2004 Posts: 703

You should not see anything unless the validation tool thinks the install of
Windows is not legit. In that case it will pop up a message informing you
there is a problem and offer methods of acquiring genuine software.

--
Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from
Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for
support calls that are associated with security updates
Larry Samuels Associate Expert
MS-MVP (2001-2005)
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
Expert Zone- www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"AliceZ" <AliceZ.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F1A5FFDA-98FC-4732-ADD1-54EB25DC20FB@microsoft.com...
> We downloaded the KB905474 Genuine Advantage Notification critical update
> today and wonder if we are supposed to see anything after the
> installation.
> The program did download, install and then we were advised to restart the
> computer - which we did. But we never saw any pop-up notification about
> whether our Windows program was 'genuine,' etc.
> Were we supposed to see anything? Are we supposed to check some place else
> (similar to KB890830)?
> Please advise and thank you.

whizkiddreloaded · External Since: Apr 27, 2006 Posts: 1

William Anderson wrote:
> Hi there Alice,
>
> Actually no, the Microsoft Genuine Advantage tool just runs when you are
> connecting to the Microsoft Downloads or the Microsoft Update site to verify
> that you are using a Genuine copy of Microsoft Windows. The only time that
> you will get a prompt is if the software is reporting your operating system
> as invalid.
>
> Hope this Helps!
>
> Best Regards.
>
> ~Will
>
> "AliceZ" wrote:
>
> > We downloaded the KB905474 Genuine Advantage Notification critical update
> > today and wonder if we are supposed to see anything after the installation.
> > The program did download, install and then we were advised to restart the
> > computer - which we did. But we never saw any pop-up notification about
> > whether our Windows program was 'genuine,' etc.
> > Were we supposed to see anything? Are we supposed to check some place else
> > (similar to KB890830)?
> > Please advise and thank you.

This link should be of help:
http://groups.google.co.in/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/browse...read/th

alicez · External Since: Jan 12, 2005 Posts: 119

#1- So, is our PC okay (did it pass the test)? We went back into the Critical
Update page again and there were no additional Critical Update downloads.
#2- We are using only the (old) Critical Update page and a week or so ago,
there was a fairly large Critical Update for the Win Media Player. If we are
just getting Critical Updates, shouldn't we just be getting Critical Updates
for WinXPsp2 and IE6? Or will we also get critical updates for associated
programs, such as the Win Media Player. (We thought that would only happen if
we decided to use the new Critical Update program that checks other Windows
programs.)

========
"William Anderson" wrote:

> Hi there Alice,
>
> Actually no, the Microsoft Genuine Advantage tool just runs when you are
> connecting to the Microsoft Downloads or the Microsoft Update site to verify
> that you are using a Genuine copy of Microsoft Windows. The only time that
> you will get a prompt is if the software is reporting your operating system
> as invalid.
>
> Hope this Helps!
>
> Best Regards.
>
> ~Will
>
> "AliceZ" wrote:
>
> > We downloaded the KB905474 Genuine Advantage Notification critical update
> > today and wonder if we are supposed to see anything after the installation.
> > The program did download, install and then we were advised to restart the
> > computer - which we did. But we never saw any pop-up notification about
> > whether our Windows program was 'genuine,' etc.
> > Were we supposed to see anything? Are we supposed to check some place else
> > (similar to KB890830)?
> > Please advise and thank you.

Darrell · External Since: Apr 15, 2006 Posts: 76

"AliceZ" wrote:

> #1- So, is our PC okay (did it pass the test)? We went back into the Critical
> Update page again and there were no additional Critical Update downloads.

Yes your PC is OK...you passed the test. Your installation of Windows is
genuine.

> #2- We are using only the (old) Critical Update page and a week or so ago,
> there was a fairly large Critical Update for the Win Media Player. If we are
> just getting Critical Updates, shouldn't we just be getting Critical Updates
> for WinXPsp2 and IE6? Or will we also get critical updates for associated
> programs, such as the Win Media Player. (We thought that would only happen if
> we decided to use the new Critical Update program that checks other Windows
> programs.)

Critical Updates normally apply to the Windows XP Operating System, Internet
Explorer 6 and Microsoft Office Updates. Microsoft could also release a
critical update for other components such as the Windows Media Player among
others.

> "William Anderson" wrote:
>
> > Hi there Alice,
> >
> > Actually no, the Microsoft Genuine Advantage tool just runs when you are
> > connecting to the Microsoft Downloads or the Microsoft Update site to verify
> > that you are using a Genuine copy of Microsoft Windows. The only time that
> > you will get a prompt is if the software is reporting your operating system
> > as invalid.
> >
> > Hope this Helps!
> >
> > Best Regards.
> >
> > ~Will
> >
> > "AliceZ" wrote:
> >
> > > We downloaded the KB905474 Genuine Advantage Notification critical update
> > > today and wonder if we are supposed to see anything after the installation.
> > > The program did download, install and then we were advised to restart the
> > > computer - which we did. But we never saw any pop-up notification about
> > > whether our Windows program was 'genuine,' etc.
> > > Were we supposed to see anything? Are we supposed to check some place else
> > > (similar to KB890830)?
> > > Please advise and thank you.

bob · External Since: Feb 04, 2005 Posts: 73

Larry,

My Windows Genuine Advantage Noficiation has competely locked up my computer
(I'm sending this message from a different computer). The computer has a
completely genuine (and expensive) version of XP.

Is there a look-alike Virus? If not, is there any way to get rid of what
seems to be a vary nasty "bug" (or "feature" if you say so)?

Bob

P.S. My Windows computer is now very secure - no one can use it!

"Larry Samuels" wrote:

> You should not see anything unless the validation tool thinks the install of
> Windows is not legit. In that case it will pop up a message informing you
> there is a problem and offer methods of acquiring genuine software.
>
> --
> Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from
> Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for
> support calls that are associated with security updates
> Larry Samuels Associate Expert
> MS-MVP (2001-2005)
> Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
> http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
> Expert Zone- www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> "AliceZ" <AliceZ DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F1A5FFDA-98FC-4732-ADD1-54EB25DC20FB@microsoft.com...
> > We downloaded the KB905474 Genuine Advantage Notification critical update
> > today and wonder if we are supposed to see anything after the
> > installation.
> > The program did download, install and then we were advised to restart the
> > computer - which we did. But we never saw any pop-up notification about
> > whether our Windows program was 'genuine,' etc.
> > Were we supposed to see anything? Are we supposed to check some place else
> > (similar to KB890830)?
> > Please advise and thank you.
>
>
>

MowGreen · External Since: Dec 28, 2003 Posts: 37

You've posted to a thread that dates from 2005. Doubt you'll get an
answer from Larry since he no longer peruses these newsgroups and is no
longer an MVP.
Try the XP WGA Forum as it's manned by representatives of MS :

Windows XP Genuine Advantage Validation Issues
http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindowsxp/threads

MowGreen
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============

bob wrote:

> Larry,
>
> My Windows Genuine Advantage Noficiation has competely locked up my computer
> (I'm sending this message from a different computer). The computer has a
> completely genuine (and expensive) version of XP.
>
> Is there a look-alike Virus? If not, is there any way to get rid of what
> seems to be a vary nasty "bug" (or "feature" if you say so)?
>
> Bob
>
> P.S. My Windows computer is now very secure - no one can use it!
>
>
> "Larry Samuels" wrote:
>
>
>>You should not see anything unless the validation tool thinks the install of
>>Windows is not legit. In that case it will pop up a message informing you
>>there is a problem and offer methods of acquiring genuine software.
>>
>>--
>>Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from
>>Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for
>>support calls that are associated with security updates
>>Larry Samuels Associate Expert
>>MS-MVP (2001-2005)
>>Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
>>http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
>>Expert Zone- www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>"AliceZ" <AliceZ RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>news:F1A5FFDA-98FC-4732-ADD1-54EB25DC20FB@microsoft.com...
>>
>>>We downloaded the KB905474 Genuine Advantage Notification critical update
>>>today and wonder if we are supposed to see anything after the
>>>installation.
>>>The program did download, install and then we were advised to restart the
>>>computer - which we did. But we never saw any pop-up notification about
>>>whether our Windows program was 'genuine,' etc.
>>>Were we supposed to see anything? Are we supposed to check some place else
>>>(similar to KB890830)?
>>>Please advise and thank you.
>>
>>
>>

Brent Hadeed · External Since: Jun 26, 2009 Posts: 1

Try booting into a safemode /w networking, do a full virus scan. If that
doesn't work, do a system restore.

"MowGreen" <mowgreen.DeleteThis@nowandzen.com> wrote in message
news:OypOk6g7JHA.5008@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> You've posted to a thread that dates from 2005. Doubt you'll get an answer
> from Larry since he no longer peruses these newsgroups and is no longer an
> MVP.
> Try the XP WGA Forum as it's manned by representatives of MS :
>
> Windows XP Genuine Advantage Validation Issues
> http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindowsxp/threads
>
>
>
> MowGreen
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============
>
>
> bob wrote:
>
>> Larry,
>>
>> My Windows Genuine Advantage Noficiation has competely locked up my
>> computer (I'm sending this message from a different computer). The
>> computer has a completely genuine (and expensive) version of XP. Is there
>> a look-alike Virus? If not, is there any way to get rid of what seems to
>> be a vary nasty "bug" (or "feature" if you say so)?
>>
>> Bob
>>
>> P.S. My Windows computer is now very secure - no one can use it!
>>
>>
>> "Larry Samuels" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>You should not see anything unless the validation tool thinks the install
>>>of Windows is not legit. In that case it will pop up a message informing
>>>you there is a problem and offer methods of acquiring genuine software.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from
>>>Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge
>>>for support calls that are associated with security updates
>>>Larry Samuels Associate Expert
>>>MS-MVP (2001-2005)
>>>Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
>>>http://pelos.us/SERVER.htm
>>>Expert Zone- www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>>"AliceZ" <AliceZ.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>news:F1A5FFDA-98FC-4732-ADD1-54EB25DC20FB@microsoft.com...
>>>
>>>>We downloaded the KB905474 Genuine Advantage Notification critical
>>>>update
>>>>today and wonder if we are supposed to see anything after the
>>>>installation.
>>>>The program did download, install and then we were advised to restart
>>>>the
>>>>computer - which we did. But we never saw any pop-up notification about
>>>>whether our Windows program was 'genuine,' etc.
>>>>Were we supposed to see anything? Are we supposed to check some place
>>>>else
>>>>(similar to KB890830)?
>>>>Please advise and thank you.
>>>
>>>
>>>