Yesterday I posted the thread New Windows Update Site Mandate. Here, I reported FYI that it will be mandatory for users of this Windows software to certify that your software is a genuine and legal copy before you will be able to receive any updates except security patches and fixes via Windows Update, Microsoft Update, and the Download Center.
Today I visited Windows Update site. The followings is FYI that chronologies what you will face once when yet there.
Sequence of Event: 1
WU screen posted the following message that is part of Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130):
To use this latest version of Windows Update, you will need to upgrade some of its components. This version provides you with the following enhancements to our service:
▪ Express and custom installation: Choose only the most recent critical updates or pick and choose from all available updates.
▪ Smarter downloads: If downloading is interrupted, the process will start up where it left off the next time you download that update.
▪ Smaller downloads: Only the files your computer needs are downloaded, saving download time and connection-speed costs.
▪ One version: Only the most recent updates are offered to you.
▪ Less clutter: You can now hide updates you don't want to see.
▪ Update news: A News from Microsoft section on the Windows Update home page displays tips and the latest information.
Sequence of Event: 2
Installation Results: The software upgrade is complete You can now use the website to find and install the latest updates for your computer.
Successful Updates
Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)
Sequence of Event: 3
Genuine Windows Validation. To get updates, you must first validate your Windows software. Validation assures that you are using an authentic and fully licensed copy of Windows.
Sequence of Event: 4
Validating Your Computer. In order to validate your copy of Windows, additional system information is being collected from your computer. Note: This process does not collect information that can be used to identify or contact you.
Sequence of Event: 5
Validation Complete! Thank you for validating your copy of Microsoft Windows. Click Continue to return to your previous activity
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I should also add that this update has created a new SYSTEM RESTORE POINT described only as Software Distribution Service 2.0, and that no new entry have been added to the Add/Remove Components.
i_XpUser
