Windows update request?

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 04-01-2009, 09:49 AM

Is it ok to run this?
It looks legit, but I just never know with this things.

Bungleau · 04-01-2009, 10:03 AM

Did this come spontaneously or as part of a windows update process?

It's a normal part of a Windows update process, so if it happened during that, I wouldn't worry. If it "just happened", then I would.

To be certain, launch a Windows update process yourself. Either click on Start, All Programs, Windows Update or go into Control Panel / Windows Update.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 04-01-2009, 10:21 AM

I uninstalled something (HP driver) and when it restarted, I got this request. I did do an update yesterday.

Ran the update and was told no high priority updates needed, so I hit cancel.

Bungleau · 04-01-2009, 10:29 AM

Don't worry about it for now, then. It only really comes in to play when you update.

ElfBane · 04-01-2009, 12:37 PM

If you don't install WGA, Windows will eventually stop updating. WGA was designed to prevent pirate versions of Windows from being updated. I would install this software if I were you. It will streamline and speed up the update process, if your version is legit.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 04-01-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElfBane

If you don't install WGA, Windows will eventually stop updating. WGA was designed to prevent pirate versions of Windows from being updated. I would install this software if I were you. It will streamline and speed up the update process, if your version is legit.

Is there a way of doing it, now that I have closed the window? There was nothing in the Windows update about it. I suppose it may just come up again..

ElfBane · 04-01-2009, 03:45 PM

Go here..http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/def...displaylang=en

On the left are two buttons, one to validate Windows and one for Office. That will hook you up.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 04-01-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElfBane

Go here..http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/def...displaylang=en

On the left are two buttons, one to validate Windows and one for Office. That will hook you up.

Wow, that's the fastest thing from Windows I've ever seen!

Thanks!

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04-01-2009, 10:03 AM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: Windows update request? Did this come spontaneously or as part of a windows update process? It's a normal part of a Windows update process, so if it happened during that, I wouldn't worry. If it "just happened", then I would. To be certain, launch a Windows update process yourself. Either click on Start, All Programs, Windows Update or go into Control Panel / Windows Update. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

04-01-2009, 10:21 AM	#3
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 60 Posts: 5,634	Re: Windows update request? I uninstalled something (HP driver) and when it restarted, I got this request. I did do an update yesterday. Ran the update and was told no high priority updates needed, so I hit cancel. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me) Last edited by Variol (Farseer) Elmwood; 04-01-2009 at 10:25 AM.

04-01-2009, 10:29 AM	#4
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: Windows update request? Don't worry about it for now, then. It only really comes in to play when you update. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

04-01-2009, 12:37 PM	#5
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 70 Posts: 1,447	Re: Windows update request? If you don't install WGA, Windows will eventually stop updating. WGA was designed to prevent pirate versions of Windows from being updated. I would install this software if I were you. It will streamline and speed up the update process, if your version is legit. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent.

04-01-2009, 03:45 PM	#7
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 70 Posts: 1,447	Re: Windows update request? Go here..http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/def...displaylang=en On the left are two buttons, one to validate Windows and one for Office. That will hook you up. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent.

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