MS update stopped for pirate xp copies

**jweaver** · 4th August 2005

Has anyone else had problems getting the "javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all')" method to work?

I tried it tonight and it doesn't seem to do anything..

I can't do the "Manage Ad-Ons" fix as I am still on SP1 (Which is one of the reasons why I am trying to do an update in the first place).

Does it matter if I have already downloaded the 'patch' which enables WPA?

Just to be sure that I am doing the right thing, I am selecting 'Update', waiting until I get teh "custom" or "Express" question.. I then open a browers and put "javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all')" in the address bar and then hit "custom"

In my case, when I do this, it still does the WPA check and I am told that my key isn't valid

What am I doing wrong??? What other options are there??

**Fusen** · 5th August 2005

they have stopped using the javascript check so it won't work anymore

**Raptor** · 5th August 2005

who needs ms update - you dont need that shit

just use the monthly XP Autopatcher - fkcing awesome and essential to have

http://www.autopatcher.com/

**Raptor** · 5th August 2005

Downloads: http://mirror.stainlesscomputing.com...oad.php?file=3

Whats included in the July 2005 Release

Windows XP SP2 - Critical Updates
KB873339: Vulnerability in HyperTerminal could allow code execut1on
KB873374: Microsoft GDI+ Detection Tool
KB885626: Your computer stops responding when you restart to complete the installation of Windows XP SP2
KB885835: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel and LSASS could allow elevation of privilege
KB885836: A vulnerability in WordPad could allow code execut1on
KB886185: Windows Firewall "My Network (subnet) only" scoping
KB890175: Vulnerability in HTML Help could allow code execut1on
KB873333: Security Update for Windows XP
KB885250: Security Update for Windows XP
KB886903: Security Update for .NET Framework 1.1 SP1
KB888113: Security Update for Windows XP
KB888302: Security Update for Windows XP
KB891781: Security Update for Windows XP
KB893066: Vulnerabilities in TCP/IP Could Allow Remote Code execut1on and Denial of Service
KB890859: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege and Denial of Service
KB893086: Vulnerability in Windows Shell that Could Allow Remote Code execut1on
KB883939: Cumulative Security Update for IE for Windows XP SP2
KB890046: Security Update for Windows XP
KB896358: Security Update for Microsoft Windows XP
KB896422: Security Update for Windows XP
KB896428: Security Update for Windows XP
KB898458: Security Update for Windows XP
KB884883: Security Update for Windows XP v8
KB903235: Security Update for Internet Explorer
KB901214: Security Update for Windows XP
KB890830: Malicious Software Removal Tool v1.6

Windows XP SP2 - Recommended updates
KB831240: Update for HighMAT support in the Windows XP CD Writing Wizard
KB884020: Loopback IP address range problem
KB885222: Performance of 1394 devices may decrease after you install Windows XP SP2
KB886677: Corrupt DBCS characters in Internet Explorer on Windows XP
KB886716: Update for Windows XP
KB887742: Stop error "Stop 0x05" in Windows XP SP2 or Windows Server 2003
KB887797: Cumulative Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP
KB888240: Add-ons not listed in Internet Explorer on Windows XP SP2
KB888656: FIX: Update to enable DirectX Video Acceleration of Windows Media Video content in WMP 10
KB886716: Update for Windows XP
KB890831: Input Method Editor disabled when using MSN Messenger in Windows XP SP2
KB891122: Update for DRM-enabled Media Players
KB892313: Fix for problems when playing MPEG4 videos in WMP 10
KB893357: Update for Windows XP
KB894391: Update for Windows XP
KB895181: Fix for MPEG4 videos in Windows Media Player 10
KB896344: Update for Windows XP
KB896626: Windows XP TV tuner program stops responding or displays corrupted video
KB898461: Update for Windows XP
KB900930: Update for Windows XP

Components
.NET Framework 1.1 (+SP1) (only in Full)
MSN Messenger 7.0.0816 (only in Full)
Windows Installer 3.1 (v2)
Microsoft Journal Viewer 1.5.2316.0 (only in Full)
Windows Media Connect (only in Full)
Windows Media Player 10.0.3802 (only in Full)
Windows Messenger 5.1.0680 (only in Full)
Windows Script 5.6 for Windows XP (v5.6.0.8825) (only in Full)

Add-ons
Adaptec ASPI
Bootvis 1.3.37 (only in Full)
Google Toolbar 3.0.124.5 (only in Full)
Official Windows XP PowerToys
Copy Profile Tool
DirectX Control Panel
PowerMenu 1.5.1
Startup Control Panel 2.8
New XP Style Wallpapers (only in Full)
New XP Screensavers (only in Full)
Macromedia Shockwave Player 10.1 (only in Full)
New Theme: Royale (only in Full)
New Wallpapers (only in Full)
New AutoPatcher Wallpaper (only in Full)
Sun Java 1.5.0_04 (only in Full)

And of course a lot of registry tweaks which improve speed, appearance, functionality and security!

Things missing

a. Hacked files
Since I had to work on this release by myself, I decided not to include any hacked files. This means you will not find any uxtheme or tcpip fix. Of course, modules can be done for those later.

b. Messenger Plus!
After numerous posts regarding Microsoft's Anti-Spam finding spyware in the Messenger Plus! setup file, I decided it would be better to remove Messenger Plus! from AutoPatcher. Sorry.

**mateus** · 8th August 2005

Another way around the check (Didn't see this posted yet).

Not tried it (cos I got a legit copy!)

**marcode** · 9th August 2005

Microsoft gives up on upgrade ban

Pirates sunk our cunning plan

By Nick Farrell: Tuesday 09 August 2005, 07:58
MICROSOFT'S attempts to stop people who have pirated copies of its software from getting upgrades has run aground.

A few weeks ago, Vole announced that a program called "Windows Genuine Advantage" (WIG) would scan users' PCs to see if they had a genuine licence key before letting them have any updates.

Of course within a few hours of WIG going into action hackers had torn it apart using a fairly simple hack. This was transmitted across the Interweb and made the whole thing useless.

A Microsoft spinster told the Sydney Morning Herald this morning that Vole had sent its designers back to the drawing board on WIG.

However, he added that WIG was not designed to catch counterfeiters or prevent hacks anyway.

So why bother? According to the Spinster WIG was to help innocent customers realise "the full value of authentic Windows software while protecting investments made by our partners".

So, in other words, hackers and pirates will be allowed to get away with nicking software for the foreseeable future. While the rest of us will have to pay for it.

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=25245

**Anakin** · 9th August 2005

My key would not pass, so all I did was run the MSKey4in1, change the key values (from 64 - 0) (to 64 - 999999), generate a shit load of keys, use one that was near the bottom of the list, then use the keyfinder.exe to change my key.

Now I have a genuine copy of Windows according to Microsoft.

**harryb** · 10th August 2005

i just collected xp keys off the old pcs at my school...

**Anakin** · 10th August 2005

I tried that with one of the many Dell Machines at work but the key would not work.

**ZX7R** · 12th August 2005

further method, works too.
http://www.extended64.com/blogs/rafa...7/27/1026.aspx

**spud** · 16th August 2005

Originally Posted by sonyboy

as found

Thursday, July 28, 2005
Microsoft "Genuine Advantage" cracked in 24h: window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all'
AV sez, "This week, Microsoft started requiring users to verifiy their serial number before using Windows Update. This effort to force users to either buy XP or tell them where you got the illegal copy is called 'Genuine Advantage.' It was cracked within 24 hours."
Before pressing 'Custom' or 'Express' buttons paste this text to the address bar and press enter:
javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all')

works perfect

**spud** · 16th August 2005

Originally Posted by Fusen

they have stopped using the javascript check so it won't work anymore

it does work

**/dev/null** · 16th August 2005

I find the methods work for windows update but not for when I tried downloading anti-spyware

**ZX7R** · 16th August 2005

type MicrosoftAntiSpywareInstall.exe in google. you should get a direct link to the file

**Shotgunjim** · 16th August 2005

Im not sure you need any crack.... just enable autoupdate to inform you of updates and then click download. Didnt prompt for any checks and installed the patches.

Although this was done after I rebuilt with SP2...