Microsoft looks like are releasing update to Windows Genuine Advantage anti-privacy tool in lightning speed. Just a few days after Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (LegitCheckControl.dll) version 1.5.722.0 is released, it has been updated to version 1.5.723.1. What changes have been made is unclear, but for certain is that hackers are quick to come out with crack to circumvent the protection measure employed by Microsoft to ensure non-genuine Windows users get no updates and goodies, at least to partially success.

ETH0 has released a patched version of LegitCheckControl.dll v1.5.723.1. Simply download Windows.Genuine.Advantage.Validation.v1.5.723.1.CRACKED-ETH0.rar (link removed due to Microsoft Anticircumvention (DMCA) notice) RAR achive. The archive also contains WgaTray.exe and WgaLogon.dll at v1.5.540.0, as the new WGA validation tool LegitCheckControl.dll is released via WGA Notifications update which also consists of WgaTray.exe and WgaLogon.dll. After download, extract or expand the archive, and run the installer.bat batch file. The batch script will automatically copy and overwrite 3 files with patched version.

After patching with the above crack, pirated Windows will be able to download from Windows Updates and Microsoft Download Center. Beside, any warning message about counterfeit Windows is suppressed too. You can also check out other more efficient method to bypass WGA, and even make your Windows genuine.

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