I have XP Professional and wish to update to Service Pack2 Without using the Windows Genuive Advantage tool and automatic updates. How can I get the updates without actually activating Windows?
2007-01-30 09:30:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
download sp2 at the link below, just disregard what it says about installing on multiple computers.
you need a legit copy of windows to download new and improved features and crap, but microsoft did a socially conscious thing by allowing even illegitimate copies to download the *critical* security patches via automatic update. currently AU is the only way to download the patches.
2007-01-30 09:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Zezozece Zadfrack 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have a genuine version of windows you can not get your updates. Well I have found a site that claims to be able to get around that. It involves a registry change so make a restore point before you attempt this change. The site you need to visit is at ....
http://www.rfuz.com/windows/tips-and-tricks/crack-or-hack-the-windows-xp-genu...
2007-01-30 09:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can no longer install updates without the GAT installed, and it cannot be removed. Sad, but true.
2007-01-30 09:35:41 · answer #3 · answered by luckyaz128 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are ways.. there are always ways... ways that if i tell you then i'll be in violation of the Yahoo Terms.
might i suggest after you get SP2 you use Autopatcher to get all your updates.
http://www.autopatcher.com
2007-01-30 09:35:54 · answer #4 · answered by SlyMcFly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try searching for 'xp activation removal tool'. if you can't find one mail me.
2007-01-30 09:35:56 · answer #5 · answered by NFFC 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can figure that out ----YOU'LL BE RICH.....RICH I TELL YA!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-30 09:34:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋