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WGA Notifications

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    • 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.

    Published: November 29, 2006 -- 06:28 GMT (22:28 PST)

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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”.

    Published: November 29, 2006 -- 06:28 GMT (22:28 PST)

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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

    Published: November 29, 2006 -- 06:28 GMT (22:28 PST)

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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.

    Published: November 29, 2006 -- 06:28 GMT (22:28 PST)

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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

    Published: November 29, 2006 -- 06:28 GMT (22:28 PST)

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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

    Published: November 29, 2006 -- 06:28 GMT (22:28 PST)

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Updated WGA Notifications - November 06

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  • 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.

Published: November 29, 2006 -- 06:28 GMT (22:28 PST)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | November 29, 2006 -- 06:28 GMT (22:28 PST) | Topic: Security

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