Another WGA Bypass...

[Denney]

I don't know who else knows about this but I'm wondering if it's just me or if this is bad coding on Microsoft's part...

When I visit the WU site, I get that invalid VLK key error (I have bought the VLK version for work). Once it invalidates once, if I goto "Tools -> Manage Add-ons" and disable the WGA ActiveX control and try validating again, it works!

Just wondering if this works for anyone else?

The only reason I use WU is to get a list of Windows Updates I need to download for deployment on my site because Microsoft don't offer a simple alternative...

Ofcourse the thread in these forums with the updates listed is also a great help but some are not actually required for my setups.

Microsoft really should have thought this through a little better. I even rang MS about this because it did validate before they made it a requirement and she said, and I quote, "that's to bad. VLK licenses shouldn't need to use WU"!!! What the hell is she on about?

Bah, I've finished my little tip and rant. Later Peps.

[Gee]

That is a well known way to by pass the WGA.

[boooggy]

and already posted here.

[Denney]

Really? Hmm.. must of missed that one. Ahwell, sorry guys.

What about the chick from MS? How many of you use VLM and access WU to check for updates? I'm curious because what I was told doesn't seem right...

[boooggy]

it seems that they will start working for a new wga... this one now is toooo passable....

anyway i think is stupid that they check u everytime u want to download something from their site....

Edited August 10, 2005 by boooggy

[kurt476]

yes that works well

[kurt476]

is there anyway of bypassing wga when you try to download 1 hotfix at a time @ Microsoft.com that when you need like those new hotfixes for IE 6 SP1?

Edited August 12, 2005 by kurt476

[ender341]

The only thing i could think of for not using WU on a VLK is that many Volume liscenced places have domains and set their server to distribute the updates, other than that I have no clue

[jaclaz]

Have a look here:

http://62nds.com/

http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/

http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/whyuse.php

allows for updates (of course NOT as timely as original Windows Update site) even with Opera or Firefox.

Also you can keep an eye on the further development of DAISY (which is NOT fully working at the moment:

http://vtntug.w2k.vt.edu/daisy.htm

jaclaz

[Black]

is there anyway of bypassing wga when you try to download 1 hotfix at a time @ Microsoft.com that when you need like those new hotfixes for IE 6 SP1?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Take a look here: http://www.extended64.com/blogs/rafael/arc...07/27/1026.aspx

[Black]

Have a look here:

http://62nds.com/

http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/

http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/whyuse.php

allows for updates (of course NOT as timely as original Windows Update site) even with Opera or Firefox.

Also you can keep an eye on the further development of DAISY (which is NOT fully working at the moment:

http://vtntug.w2k.vt.edu/daisy.htm

jaclaz

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

thx for the links this is even better then bypassing wga. Now i can update windows using firefox

[chris.b]

Hi Black!

Just had a look at Riveras Blog a week ago...but now Server seems to be down.

No matter : Greasemonke and Trixie is on my side.

But it's much easier to disable the ActiveX or just type on simple Line in IE Adress Bar!

chris.b

EDIT:

Now i can update windows using firefox

I'm updating with Firefox with 62nds since saw the link on nuhi's site.

Edited August 12, 2005 by chris.b

[jroc]

it would seem to me..that if you did purchase a VLK License for work...you would contact MS and explain the problem....then come back and tell us what they said ...cause I know I'm running a VLK License from Work..and no problems what so ever.

Edited August 12, 2005 by jroc