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windows update
Name: JC Date: April 23, 2006 at 06:57:46 Pacific OS: xp pro CPU/Ram: lots Product: clone
Comment:
when i go to windows update it says the following: "Files required to use Microsoft Update are no longer registered or installed on your computer. To continue: Register or reinstall the files for me now " even if i click "Register or reinstall the files for me now " nextime it still says the same thing and i cannot update what can i do?
For it to work you will be prompted to download and install Windows Genuine Advantage validation tool. Once done, run the above url again and you should be good to go.
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