The first screen in the Wizard provides an introduction to WGA Notifications.
It clearly explains the benefit, and the possible consequences if the system is non-genuine.
Offers optional automatic installation of future updates with no interruptions.
Clicking “Cancel” prevents installation of the update.
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WGA Notifications previously installed with license screen opt-in only; customers asked for more detailed information.
New screen provides full license to read, plus link to privacy statement, option to print.
If user wants to install, they click “I Agree” and “Next”.
If user does not want to install, they click “I Do Not Agree” or “Cancel”.
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Users now receive immediate feedback on whether validation was successful.
Previously, they had to wait until the system rebooted - Reboots no longer required.
Users receive notice that validation may be required in the future
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If validation can’t be completed due to a local system error or network error, the following notification is displayed.
Full details & troubleshooting options are a click away.
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Systems that fail validation receive notification that their copy of Windows “did not pass genuine validation” and they may be a “victim of counterfeiting”.
User can click on the message to learn more (see next slide), including the following options:
Qualify to receive a free replacement (high-quality counterfeits qualify)
Purchase a genuine Windows key online
Troubleshoot further
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When a user clicks to learn more, they are taken to a customized Web page
They have several options:
Learn what caused the failure
Purchase a genuine Windows key online
Troubleshoot further
Learn more about the risks of running non-genuine Windows, and how to protect yourself