Disable and Remove Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications Nag Screen
The “Windows Genuine Advantage Notification” (KB905474) cannot be uninstalled by Add/Remove Program in Control Panel by default, contrary to the claim in the knowledge base article. To enable the removal of KB905474 WGA Notification tool, follow the below steps:
Note: It seems like it’s not possible to uninstall WGA Notifications from Add/Remove Program. Cobolhacker has details on why KB905474 cannot be uninstalled. Suggested steps to “uninstall” are search and delete all WgaTray.exe and WgaLogon.dll files in your boot drive (if you using search, check the “Search system folders”, “Search hidden files and folders” and “Search subfolders” checkboxes), delete all the register keys in the following tree: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\WgaLogon, and to remove the entry from Add/Remove Programs list, delete the registry key in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WgaNotify. With uninstallation, WGA Notifications will try to install again next time.
- Click on Start.
- Click on Run.
- Type in regedit in the Run text box.
- Click OK or press Enter.
- In Registry Editor, browse the the following registry key branch:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WgaNotify - On the right panel, modify the value of NoRemove (by right clicking on the key and choose Modify) to 0.
- Exit the Registry Editor.
- Re-launch the Add/Remove Program, and Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications (KB905474) is now removable.
Prevention is always better than cure. So the best to avoid the the KB905474 Windows Genuine Advantage Notification application to be automatically downloaded and applied by Automatic Updates is to disable Automatic Updates. Go to Automatic Updates in Control Panel and disable it by selecting Turn off Automatic Updates, or if you still want to receive the critical patches from Microsoft, select Download updates for me, but let me choose when to install them or Notify me but don’t automatically download or install them. Remember to uncheck (deselect) Windows Genuine Advantage Notification (KB905474) when prompted to install any updates.
If you have already install the WGA update, you can use the hacked/cracked version of LegitCheckControl.dll (newer version suggestion by tyler) to remove the annoying nagging message. (For old version) But Windows Update will still ask you to install it since it’s a newer version which is 1.5.526, unless there is newer version of cracked LegitCheckControl.dll available. You may however try to “up” the version of hacked LegitCheckControl.dll yourself by using the following method:
- Get the patched/hacked “LegitCheckControl.dll” from the internet (e.g from link above or any file sharing service)
- Install Resource Hacker if you still don’t.
- Open both (original in Windows/System32 and hacked version) “LegitCheckControl.dll” files with Resource Hacker.
Go to “Version Info”, replace the version info of the patched File with the version information from new original LegitCheckControl.dll.1 VERSIONINFO
FILEVERSION 1,5,526,0
PRODUCTVERSION 1,5,526,0
FILEOS 0×4
FILETYPE 0×1
{
BLOCK “StringFileInfo”
{
BLOCK “040904B0″
{
VALUE “CompanyName”, “Microsoft Corp.”
VALUE “FileDescription”, “Windows Genuine Advantage Validation”
VALUE “InternalName”, “LegitCheckControl”
VALUE “LegalCopyright”, “Copyright © 1995-2004 Microsoft Corp.”
VALUE “LegalTrademarks”, “Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.”
VALUE “OriginalFilename”, “LegitCheckControl.dll”
VALUE “ProductName”, “Microsoft® CoReXT”
VALUE “FileVersion”, “1.5.0526.0?
VALUE “ProductVersion”, “1.5.0526.0″
VALUE “PrivateBuild”, “Built by gacald on WGA-FILE-SVR.”
}
}BLOCK “VarFileInfo”
{
VALUE “Translation”, 0×0409 0×04B0
}
} - Save File.
- Put the modified version of hacked LegitCheckControl.dll in Windows/System32 folder, replacing the original from Microsoft.
Beside, WGA Notifications tool is also reported to be able to be bypassed by emptying (deleting the contents of) the data.dat in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Windows Genuine Advantage\data as detailed here.
If you disable Automatic Updates, you can always download any updates from Windows Update or Microsoft Update using the hacks and tips from here and here. If you are prompted to mandatory must install KB905474, the above tricks should disable the checking of existence of KB905474 notification application. Again, remember to deselect the Windows Genuine Advantage Notification (KB905474) which will listed in High Priority section and selected for you by default.
Note: Visit the a more tidy article on how to bypass and disable the WGA with various tricks and hacks or a host redirect method to make Windows genuine permanently.
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October 16th, 2006 07:13
[...] Re: Windows is not genuine message Disable and Remove Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications Nag Screen
October 15th, 2006 16:19
Hey Guys, the NEW muBlider 3.2 BETA is out which allow you to bypass both Download center and windows update 100%!!!! Go here:
http://www.p2plife.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=320&st=1020
then go to Post: #1033
October 14th, 2006 18:55
FOR NICE FRESH INSTALL
Install XP with no slipstreamed stuffs
THEN: Install SP2
UPDATES : Allow only download with custom installation.
ALLOW initial update of Win Installer 3.1 and KB898641
NO OTHER UPDATES UNTIL you install the goodies you want like defender, media player 10 or 11, IE7. YOU BYPASS VALIDATION BY DOWNLOADING THEM DIRECT VIA: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2006/10/08/direct-download-link-for-microsoft-downloads-center-wga-protected-software/
AFTER ALL THIS you fully update with autopatcher or by carefully choosing updates with no embedded WGA
AUTOPATCHER (AUGUST FULL VERSION) http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/AutoPatcher-XP-August–FULL–Update-Download-6278.html
October 14th, 2006 02:29
[...] Some help full link,another link or [...]
October 12th, 2006 12:08
another way, try to use the RemoveWGA software. you can get it from here: http://count.crsky.com/view_down.asp?downd_id=4&downd=3&ID=24205&down=yes
October 11th, 2006 03:12
I have a problem. I have a good cd-key prom windows xp pro from my work but when i want to change my cd key windows sey that i write a wrong key… what should i do?
October 11th, 2006 00:35
Has anyone tried this utility yet?
http://rapidshare.de/files/35853236/valid_wg.rar
http://rapidshare.de/files/36231190/valid.wg.new.rar.html
TIA
October 10th, 2006 07:19
Just wanted to mention that the first method works pretty good on all systems I have worked with, but you might have to look in the WinNT directory rather than the Windows directory. Some installations I have found create both directories, and then have most everything goint to the WinNT directory. I think this is to keep you on your toes.
October 10th, 2006 02:45
Hi,
The nagging that it’s not a real copy is an annoyance, but to me is nothing crucial. I would like to know, after applying the patch in the Third Method, will I be able to continue running the Windows Update? To me that’s more important. Thanks in advance
October 9th, 2006 00:46
Windows_Genuine_Advantage_Validation_1.5.708.0.rar
Latest download to fic this prob.
October 8th, 2006 17:09
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October 8th, 2006 16:54
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October 8th, 2006 12:05
Hi, I am having a problem with WGA the newst version is just really terrible. (1.5.554.0.) Can you please suggest a way to go around this thing, I would realy apreciate it. Also really easy steps
to progress with the removal will be helpful, I tend to loose myself throughtout. TNS so much! :3
October 5th, 2006 18:54
Microsoft Update Blinder
http://www.p2plife.com/forums/Official_muBlinder_Page-t320.html
October 5th, 2006 10:18
http://www.releases4u.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=6397
October 4th, 2006 20:12
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October 4th, 2006 18:03
For Disable and Remove Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications Nag Screen you must download and run this file: http://rapidshare.de/files/35441974/patch-eng.exe.html
This is “updates” 892130 and 905474 with patched libraries legitcheckcontrol.dll and wgalogon.dll and patched file wgatray.exe.
October 3rd, 2006 18:58
Steven i tried your script, is not good. it said me some files is missed end it has’n finished the work..
October 3rd, 2006 04:39
You don’t need to download a program to auto uninstall WgaNotify. With some help from some friends (Marcus Red) at alt.msdos.batch.nt we created this automated batch script that uninstalls Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications Version 1.5.554.0. Simply copy the following text into a text file and save the file as uninstall.bat:
:: Last Modified October 2, 2006
:: WGA-UNINSTALL.BAT Version 099.5
:: Logon to Windows as an administrator
:: Close all open programs before running wga-uninstall.bat
:: Anti-virus programs may stop this script from running
:: Disable script blocking or active scanning
@ECHO OFF
IF NOT EXIST %WINDIR%\system32\WgaTray.exe GOTO :EOF
TASKKILL /IM WgaTray.exe /F /T
RENAME %WINDIR%\system32\WgaLogon.dll WgaLogon.old
RENAME %WINDIR%\system32\WgaTray.exe WgaTray.old
RENAME %WINDIR%\system32\dllcache\WgaLogon.dll WgaLogon.old
RENAME %WINDIR%\system32\dllcache\WgaTray.exe WgaTray.old
REGSVR32 %WINDIR%\system32\LegitCheckControl.dll /U /S
DEL %WINDIR%\system32\WgaTray.old /F /Q
DEL %WINDIR%\system32\LegitCheckControl.dll /F /Q
DEL %WINDIR%\system32\dllcache\WgaTray.old /F /Q
DEL %WINDIR%\system32\dllcache\WgaLogon.old /F /Q
DEL %WINDIR%\WgaNotify.log /F /Q
DEL %WINDIR%\Temp\WGAErrLog.txt /F /Q
ATTRIB -S
%WINDIR%\system32\CatRoot\{F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC295EE}\WgaNotify.cat
DEL
%WINDIR%\system32\CatRoot\{F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC295EE}\WgaNotify.cat
/F /Q
DEL %TEMP%\WGANotify.settings /F /Q
RD %WINDIR%\SoftwareDistribution\Download\c268348752498f57ff1128ae6a23c4f1
/S /Q
RD “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Windows Genuine Advantage” /S /Q
REG DELETE “HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\WgaLogon” /F
REG DELETE
“HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WgaNotify” /F
REG ADD “HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce” /V
WgaLogonDelete /T REG_SZ /D “CMD /C DEL %WINDIR%\system32\WgaLogon.old /F
/Q” /F
SHUTDOWN -R -F -T 0
October 3rd, 2006 03:06
Everyone don’t download the AntiWGA it dosen’t work for bypassing the WGA Validtaion on download center. its the same junk as any other crack. It only works on Windows update
October 3rd, 2006 00:08
U can use this program to download validation reqired files.
Automatic baypass valitation.
http://rapidshare.de/files/35233141/AntiWgaEn.rar
October 1st, 2006 01:52
XP pro Key, but the Tool is also for XP home.
For as long as it takes…
CTMDQ-QQVTB-9CMBP-HPJ2T-9D2FG
also use this very special validation Utility:
http://temporarydir.uwnet.nl/software/Windows_Genuine_Advantage_Utility.zip
Or you may use another Key-Code that you
could find on the PC-case, Software, or from
other people, if they want to share their Keys,
and so forth and so on…
(Try to find out if the Keys are multi-usable)
September 29th, 2006 21:01
For don’t need any patch, juste copy the serial key from any good computer : your professionnal computer (or father/mother/brother/friend…), university, cyber-café, etc… lot of them use a valid VLK Key.
Find the key use on the good computer with KeyFinder :
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/old/keyfinder.v1.5b3.zip
Delete any patch (legitcheck or wga),
Delete “All Users/Application Data/Windows genuine advantage” Folder
Change your serial and it’s good
September 29th, 2006 18:44
to Michelangelo
@Swissboy
@Danny
@All
(((When the Windows Key you are using is informed by this tool as “Blocked VLK”, the patched 1.5.708.0 dlls do not work neither with Download Center nor with Windows Update (you get to the “Not Genuine” page)))
I have the “Blockedd VLK” and 1.5.0708.0 In Windows Update works without a glitch, but in Download Center NO!
The problem with all the patches until now is in the Download Center. This suggest that MS is using a different approach of validation…
September 29th, 2006 11:55
@Swissboy
@Danny
@All
Both patched LegitCheckControl.dll 1.5.708.0 available here from Swissboy and from Danny seem to work for some people and do not work for other people for the purpose of WGA Validation for Download Center & for Windows Update.
Anyway, the KB905474 patch from Swissboy is still working OK for overriding WGA Notifications.
Well, I found the following:
It seems like the patched 1.5.708.0 dlls work or do not work depending on the Windows Key you are using. I tried changing several Keys.
Tested each installed key with the M$ tool MGADiag.exe (MGADiag.exe).
When the Windows Key you are using is informed by this tool as “Blocked VLK”, the patched 1.5.708.0 dlls do not work neither with Download Center nor with Windows Update (you get to the “Not Genuine” page).
When the Windows Key you are using is informed by this tool as “Invalid Key”, the patched 1.5.708.0 dlls do work OK either with Download Center or with Windows Update.
I don’t know the difference. Does anybody?
I can assure I tested several keys and the behavior seems to be always the same.
Hope this help.
As always, thank you very much! Great work!!!