I have genuine windows but want it removed until the results of the class action lawsuit are resolved
How is this junk removed? I have turned-off automatic updates and will add an outbound block on the firewall if I can't get it removed.
My understanding, reading the Computer World description of the class-action lawsuite filed against Microsoft regarding WGA, is that you collect information on my system and access outbound Internet connections without my permission.
I have the KB905474 update already installed. HOW IS IT REMOVED? What is the program name?
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WinUser 1234,
In order to use a WGA-free installation of XP, repartition, reformat, reinstall and activate. Then, do not install WGA.
In order to participate in the class action lawsuit, call 1-800-SHY-STER.
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The update and full release corrects the action for "Outbound Firewall"
http://forums.microsoft.com/Genuine/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=510922&SiteID=25
-phil liu
Phil,
Thanks for the reply. However, you didn't address the question. My automatic updates already installed the last WGA "fix". Other than reformating and reinstallation, I don't want Microsoft collecting and reporting every 90days to your server my "valid" WGA. Since there is a class action lawsuit pending, I want to remove WGA--totally, regardless of the version. How is that done? I've already blocked outbound connections from the computer to microsoft.com but I don't know if that will provide the temporary fix.
Let me know.
Anyone know how to join the lawsuit?
WinUser 1234,
In order to use a WGA-free installation of XP, repartition, reformat, reinstall and activate. Then, do not install WGA.
In order to participate in the class action lawsuit, call 1-800-SHY-STER.
