When I try to use Microsoft Update on XP SP2 I am asked to download the
"Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)"

I cannot do this and the installation fails:

*"I get an Iternet Explorer error—how do I change my settings to work
with Microsoft Update?*

Use the default security settings:

* In Internet Explorer, on the *Tools* menu, click *Internet Options*.
* On the *Security* tab, click *Internet zone*, and then click
*Default Level*".

The FAQ suggests to set security settings at "Default" value. However,
that box is greyed out. I have unblocked pop-ups. I also downloaded the
Active X script MS wanted.

Any ideas? Thanks.

On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 17:59:03 GMT, twixs <iahfduiwq@perwu9fr0.com> wrote:

Either you're not logged on as a user with sufficient rights, or malicious software such as Aurora is blocking access.
At least that's two possibilities.

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<Harrison> wrote in message
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.............Or, it is not a "valid" copy of XP installed?

"knackered" <none@none.org.> wrote in message
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Not valid has nothing to do with if it will be able to install the tool. it
would and then it would tell you that yer not having a key that came from
MS. it still will work tho.

knackered wrote:

It is a valid copy.

Harrison wrote:

Hi twixs - Two approaches:

1. It is reported that running the Validation here:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/h...s/default.mspx

corrects the problem and allows you to subsequently download updates.


2. Also, per MS Support, the following steps should work around this
problem:

Go to Windows folder
Rename the SoftwareDistribution folder - (if you can not rename it, reboot
in Safe Mode (F8) then rename it)
Reboot
Now download should work.


Then, courtesy of MVP Torgeir Bakken:

"When downloading security updates from Microsoft Download Center,
you will not need to validate (that would be the download links you
find in the Security Bulletin that accompanies a security update).

Microsoft Download Center
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/

You will find direct download links in the security bulletins:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/b..ns/default.mspx

Also note that you can subscribe to Security Updates Alerts from
Microsoft at the security bulletin link above. You will then get
notified of security updates through MSN Messenger, in e-mail, or
on your mobile phone, as well as through a RSS feed.


Then you have some Web sites that will give you direct download
links for updates (updates are downloaded from Microsoft):

http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/index.html

http://kurttrail.com/microscum/postsp2/"



OT, but FWIW, this page contains direct download links to the 50 most
popular MS downloads:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/P...displaylang=en




Lastly, per MS,
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/h...lang=en#ID0E6E :

"About Windows Genuine Advantage Downloads
You may notice that some downloads have an icon next to their name in the
Download Center. These downloads also have a highlighted section about
Windows validation just below the "Quick Info" box on the download details
pages. These downloads are part of the Windows Genuine Advantage program,
which was developed to ensure that Windows users receive all the benefits of
running authentic, fully-licensed copies of Windows. To access a Windows
Genuine Advantage download, follow the appropriate process:

• If You See a Download Button or Link
Click the button or link to download the file.

• If You See a Continue Button or Link
Click the button or link and follow the instructions provided. After
the validation process has completed, you will be returned to the download
details page with the Download button displayed. If Windows cannot be
validated, you will receive additional instructions.





You might try finding a direct download that requires WGA (the Journal
Viewer, for example, here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...isplaylang=en),
and see if it (WGA) will install via that route.


--
Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP
My Blog, Defending Your Machine, here:
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

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