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Windows XP validation code to download a patch KB893357

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I need to download patch KB893357 (to support WPA2 from my netgear wireless adapter.)
That next page requires that I validate my Windows XP but the validation tool which issues the code doesn't work anymore with XP .
So, I've downloaded the the newer "genuine advantage validation tool" but it does not issue a code when it is done checking my system.
I do have a genuine XP but now I can't download the patch above mentioned because I don't have the validation code.
Many posts mix product key and activation code with VALIDATION CODE.
Thank you.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:52 AM
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You need to access the download pages using Internet Explorer rather than FireFox - FF frequently barfs on the ActiveX code required for validation.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth
No - I do not work for Microsoft, or any of its contractors.- Proposed as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Sunday, September 1, 2013 1:53 PM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Sunday, September 8, 2013 12:46 PM
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 11:39 AMModerator
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You need to access the download pages using Internet Explorer rather than FireFox - FF frequently barfs on the ActiveX code required for validation.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi | CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth
No - I do not work for Microsoft, or any of its contractors.- Proposed as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Sunday, September 1, 2013 1:53 PM
- Marked as answer by Noel D PatonModerator Sunday, September 8, 2013 12:46 PM
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 11:39 AMModerator -
Hi,
I tried downloading using Internet Explorer but no luck could any one provide me this patch(KB893357) i am struck with one Windows XP PC if i install SP 3 will it work for me??..
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 12:05 PM -
KB893357 has been superseded by KB917021
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/917021
If that is installed then you do not need KB893357.
If it's not installed, download it from the link and install it.
Noel Paton | Nil Carborundum Illegitemi CrashFixPC | The Three-toed Sloth No - I do not work for Microsoft, or any of its contractors. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 12:32 PMModerator