Windows Activation Technologies Update for Windows 7.

[rev1775]

Its been gone for close to a week now, at least for me.....

 

[MadMaxData]

Thank god I have updates turned off.

EXACTLY! I usually wait until I see whether or not the most recent updates affect users PC's negatively before I install any updates. Any experienced Windows user should know this from past experiences. Better safe than sorry. Especially with any Office updates.

Take this new WAT update for example. I have a legit copy of Windows 7 Ultimate x64, but I chose NOT to install it right away. Now look what happened, it was pulled from the MS Updates. Why would I want obsolete software on my PC? I don't know about you guys, but it drives me CRAZY having any software on my computer that doesn't do anything, or doesn't really need to be there. I'm glad I opted out of that update. Do I trust Microsoft downloads? Of course not, I'm old enough to know better....LOL

 

[CarlTR6]

MadMax, I too, follow that routine with updates. I did install WAT because I was curious and wanted to dig into it.

 

[MadMaxData]

MadMax, I too, follow that routine with updates. I did install WAT because I was curious and wanted to dig into it.

And that's cool, I too download some updates right away. However, they are usually updates that have worked well in the past. This WAT garbage hasn't. The XP WGA was a complete joke, and caused all kinds of problems for legitimate users. So that's why I opted out. It is funny to see all these "pro WAT" users on here though, they don't come right out and say it, but they think everyone who has avoided that update is into piracy. It's just a soapbox for them to preach their self righteousness. Really, that's all it is in a nutshell, whether they admit or not.

Fortunately I've been blessed with common sense, and I don't trust Microsoft updates very much. They have reaped havoc in the past, and will continue to do so. That's why I wait to get the skinny on an update before I download. What's wrong with using your head?

 

[PsychoClown]

MadMax, I too, follow that routine with updates. I did install WAT because I was curious and wanted to dig into it.

And that's cool, I too download some updates right away. However, they are usually updates that have worked well in the past. This WAT garbage hasn't. The XP WGA was a complete joke, and caused all kinds of problems for legitimate users. So that's why I opted out. It is funny to see all these "pro WAT" users on here though, they don't come right out and say it, but they think everyone who has avoided that update is into piracy. It's just a soapbox for them to preach their self righteousness. Really, that's all it is in a nutshell, whether they admit or not.

Fortunately I've been blessed with common sense, and I don't trust Microsoft updates very much. They have reaped havoc in the past, and will continue to do so. That's why I wait to get the skinny on an update before I download. What's wrong with using your head?

++ well said.

 

[CarlTR6]

I am one of the ones that had that bad experience with XP's WGA. That was part of the reason that I tried this one - to see if there was an improvement. I did image my system first! But all went well.

 

[MadMaxData]

I am one of the ones that had that bad experience with XP's WGA. That was part of the reason that I tried this one - to see if there was an improvement. I did image my system first! But all went well.

Glad to hear that. Stay smart and all will be well my friend.

 

[antboii7]

What would happen if you had it installed for a week then uninstalled it?

 

[CarlTR6]

It would simply be uninstalled. It is just like uninstalling any other update. Now, if it comes out as part of SP1, that will be a different story.

 

[antboii7]

It would simply be uninstalled. It is just like uninstalling any other update. Now, if it comes out as part of SP1, that will be a different story.

So if the update is in sp1 theres no way to remove it?

 

[CarlTR6]

Rumors are that it will part of SP1. By normal means, I don't think you can uninstall a portion of a service pack.

 

[antboii7]

That sucks.....i hope that rumor is a lie

 

[Lee]

Remember the idea behind WAT being include in SP1 is at the moment just a rumor. However, if Microsoft decides to include it then at that point it will be difficult to stop WAT from finding and letting you know you computer is running an illegal copy of Win 7.

Being that Microsoft has already indicated this will not be a huge update (only minor fixes) then you may be safe not installing the SP. Albeit, it is up to the individual to decide in which direction they will go.

 

[antboii7]

How would we know if WAT is in sp1 or not?

 

[CarlTR6]

MS usually lists what is contained in a Service Pack and what it does.

 

[Lee]

First by loading the SP1 update then restarting your computer then all of a sudden the screen goes black, and there is a message that states, "YOUR COMPUTER IS RUNNING A ILLEGAL VERSION OF WINDOWS 7 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO USE YOUR COMPUTER PLEASE GO DOWN TO YOUR LOCAL COMPUTER OUTLET AND BUY A COPY OF WINDOWS 7. OH, YEAH ALL OF YOUR DATA AND INFORMATION WILL NOW BE LOST, AND WE ARE NOT SORRY FOR THAT. HAPPY COMPUTING." :devil2:

 

[CarlTR6]

First by loading the SP1 update then restarting your computer then all of a sudden the screen goes black, and there is a message that states, "YOUR COMPUTER IS RUNNING A ILLEGAL VERSION OF WINDOWS 7 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO USE YOUR COMPUTER PLEASE GO DOWN TO YOUR LOCAL COMPUTER OUTLET AND BUY A COPY OF WINDOWS 7. OH, YEAH ALL OF YOUR DATA AND INFORMATION WILL NOW BE LOST, AND WE ARE NOT SORRY FOR THAT. HAPPY COMPUTING." :devil2:

:roflmao::roflmao:

 

[antboii7]

I did not buy 7 and I ran a genuine test on my computer and it passed....would i be able to install sp1 or no?

 

[CarlTR6]

Are you saying that your copy of Windows Seven is not legitimate?

 

[antboii7]

yup