Stupid WGA questions

feddup · 07-07-2006, 10:10 PM

Sorry about my ignorance. I looked through the other WGA threads and none seemed right for my questions. so far I've allowed WGA to install and call home like a good little M$ sheep but today windows update seemed to install something else WGA related and then promptly wanted to call home. I allowed it. What happens if I tell my firewall not to allow WGA to call home? What breaks? Also I consistently image using Acronis True Image. What's to keep me from imaging back to before WGA and turning off automatic updates. Supposedly there are ways to manually load critical updates of your choosing but till now I've been too lazy to pursue it. Is this a good idea? I own three PCs and three legitimate copies of XP Pro and this is ticking me off. Why should WGA have to keep reporting on me. Once my copy of XP is judged to be legitimate, in theory, what then is it going to report? Sorry for ranting but any input would be appreciatted!

3 of 7 · 07-07-2006, 10:59 PM

Just do a backup from your images and download Belarc security advisor http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

It'll not only tell you what updates your missing, It will point out any other security holes your system has..

fvbounty · 07-07-2006, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3 of 7

Just do a backup from your images and download Belarc security advisor http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

It'll not only tell you what updates your missing, It will point out any other security holes your system has..

Belarc is a Great tool, been using it for years...

feddup · 07-07-2006, 11:45 PM

Can you download the critical updates through belarc?

Wired_abx · 07-08-2006, 01:03 PM

No you cannot.

3 of 7 · 07-08-2006, 07:18 PM

When belarc tells you that you need an update, you just click on the link (in belarc) and it'll take you to the MS bulletin for that update, all you have to do is click home user or IT guy link and download the update....

07-07-2006, 10:10 PM	#1
feddup Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 260	Stupid WGA questions Sorry about my ignorance. I looked through the other WGA threads and none seemed right for my questions. so far I've allowed WGA to install and call home like a good little M$ sheep but today windows update seemed to install something else WGA related and then promptly wanted to call home. I allowed it. What happens if I tell my firewall not to allow WGA to call home? What breaks? Also I consistently image using Acronis True Image. What's to keep me from imaging back to before WGA and turning off automatic updates. Supposedly there are ways to manually load critical updates of your choosing but till now I've been too lazy to pursue it. Is this a good idea? I own three PCs and three legitimate copies of XP Pro and this is ticking me off. Why should WGA have to keep reporting on me. Once my copy of XP is judged to be legitimate, in theory, what then is it going to report? Sorry for ranting but any input would be appreciatted! __________________ P4C800-e Deluxe Rev. 1.02 bios 1016 / 3.2C / 2 gigs Corsair XMS4000Pro / 2 WD740gd Raid 0 on ICH5R / 2 Seagate 7200.7 IDE on Promise 20378 / 9800XT / Audigy 2ZS / Plextor 708a / Lite-On DVDROM / Antec True Power 480 / XP Pro SP2
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07-07-2006, 10:59 PM	#2
3 of 7 You can run..... Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,660	Just do a backup from your images and download Belarc security advisor http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html It'll not only tell you what updates your missing, It will point out any other security holes your system has.. __________________
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07-07-2006, 11:45 PM	#4
feddup Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 260	belarc? Can you download the critical updates through belarc? __________________ P4C800-e Deluxe Rev. 1.02 bios 1016 / 3.2C / 2 gigs Corsair XMS4000Pro / 2 WD740gd Raid 0 on ICH5R / 2 Seagate 7200.7 IDE on Promise 20378 / 9800XT / Audigy 2ZS / Plextor 708a / Lite-On DVDROM / Antec True Power 480 / XP Pro SP2
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07-08-2006, 01:03 PM	#5
Wired_abx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 96	No you cannot. __________________ Admin at houseofhelp.com houseofmobos.com (AKA asusforums.org) - R.I.P. Moderator at webdesignforums.net Founder/Creator/Admin of ZE SECRET PROJECT (Coming Soon)
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07-08-2006, 07:18 PM	#6
3 of 7 You can run..... Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,660	When belarc tells you that you need an update, you just click on the link (in belarc) and it'll take you to the MS bulletin for that update, all you have to do is click home user or IT guy link and download the update.... __________________
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