From: "Robert Comer" 

> I may load it when they have a non "pre release" version
. Personally I
> don't think they should use  "pre release" software for a
"critical"
> update. I do wonder what they are communicating to MS.

My WAG would be that it's checking for new pirate key signatures, but I
have no idea what it really does.  I really, really, really, really, hate
WGA...

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Bob Comer


"Robert G Lewis"  wrote in message
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>
> "Rich Gauszka"  wrote in message
> news:447e063e$2{at}w3.nls.net...
>>
>> "Robert G Lewis"  wrote in message
>> news:447da577{at}w3.nls.net...
>>>
>>> "Rich Gauszka"  wrote in message
>>> news:447d9ade$1{at}w3.nls.net...
>>>> How many freakin times will Microsoft abuse valid users
with KB905474?
>>>> The update was ready to download this morning. At least this month
>>>> unlike last they didn't do it automatically in violation of my
>>>> settings. Is this the start of some obscene Microsoft
monthly lease on
>>>> your software?
>>>>
>>>
>>> I don't get that one. Windows won't give me any updates until I do a
>>> required software upgrade ,Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool ,
>>> which I did load 2 months ago. I wonder why they changed it.
>>>
>>> Now I get KB905474
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I decided to install it and after installation it requires that I reboot
>> my computer. A monthly high priority validation program that requires a
>> reboot and is outside the normal monthly update cycle.  Wonder what's in
>> the mindset of those that work at MS - Let's fuck with the users and see
>> what we can get away with?
>>
>
> I may load it when they have a non "pre release" version
. Personally I
> don't think they should use  "pre release" software for a
"critical"
> update. I do wonder what they are communicating to MS.
>

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