Remove and Disable Windows Genuine Notification

Filed in: Microsoft, Tips n Tricks — May 4th, 2006

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Many Windows users are receiving Windows Genuine notification nags since Microsoft automatically installed it to their PCs via Windows Update last week.

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Windows Genuine notification on Windows XP login screen.

If you see a similar screen on your computer, you are probably using an illegal copy of Microsoft Windows. You need to check with your system admin or buy a legit copy.

Note: It is ILLEGAL to use pirated software.

I will get a legit copy, How do I stop the nagging screen for the moment?

There are several methods available in the Internet to disable and remove Windows Genuine notifications. So far, I think My Digital Life has the most complete collection of the methods.

One of the method, which tested and proved to work by my friend, is delete WgaTray.exe in Windows\ System32 and Windows\ System32\ dllcache, then edit Windows Registry to delete WgaLogon folder under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Windows NT\ CurrentVersion\ WinlogonNotify.

mypapit has an easier method, it does not require windows registry editing.

My two cents

Yes, it is ILLEGAL to use pirated software. Please get a legit Windows license.

By the way, I am not sure whether to agree Microsoft’s action to install the nagware (software that nags you) automatically without agreement from users.

How many users have converted themselves to being to legit Windows users due to the Windows Genuine notification? Does Microsoft gets more negative sounds than new sales?

Perhaps, Microsoft might uninstall the Windows Genuine notification in the next Windows Update?

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  • I heard the rumor of this long time ago and I did not use automatic update since then., even turn them off right after fresh installation of my OS.. ;p
  • As far as I know, I do get an agreement dialog box before installing the Windows Genuine notification. Tried both on Automatic Updates and Manually update through Windows Update.
  • LcF
    Windows Genuine check is not something new, but Windows Genuine Notification is new. :)
  • I rather use original Windows software and can't be bother about this. Well that's what we should do anyway right. Otherwise, just use Linux.. :)
  • LcF
    @Gaman: I strongly agree. Or, use Mac OS X :)
  • Mr. Bear
    but bear wan ask what is the worth of of software that can so easily cracked?

    unless ms work up a means to force ppl to buy, windows pirate will come and come can come and come...

    Bear do ori, bear use linux desktop, dualboot winlinux laptop...

    Happy bear.
  • Would it be reasonable to pay RM500++ for Windows XP Pro? I believe the prices should be lowered. The max amount I will pay is about lets say RM 199 maybe....
  • End wgatray in taskmgr
    boot into safe mode and remove wgatray from windowssystem32 and dllcache
    delete wgalogon from registry

    Immediatly the popups disappeared at logon and in Windows
  • Asif
    Well Guys now i am laughing and you know why? Coz apparently those smart ppl at Microsoft are not that smart afterall. The tried to come up with this Genuine software thingy for pirates but dint know that the solution hack for that is one that THEY themselves have provided and that is known as SYSTEM RESTORE :) . I got the same problem with the Genuine software thingy so i simply restored my system to the checkpoint before the last windows update and BINGO :) .No problems after that.Also dont forget to disable Live Update from that point afterwards coz this feature is just piece of crap
    For those of you unfamiliar with this feature System Restore option can be accessed at
    Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore
    take care
  • linux all the way
  • Hmm.... this is something that realy realy suck! I mean... Microsoft laa... I guess, we all need to change our systems to Open Source! It has all that we needed!! Hehehehe... say again... Microsoft SUCK!!! Microsoft SUCK!!! Microsoft SUCK!!! Microsoft SUCK!!! Microsoft SUCK!!!... and so on!! (Sorry admin, i cannot control my brain right now!) :(
  • pita
    this has become a headache. the last IT guy in the small company i worked for installed not-so-legit copies of XP Pro on a couple machines. since then we've had to upgrade to legit licenses because workarounds don't change the fact you are STEALING. but i don't blame microsoft because everyone needs to make money (capitalism eh?), when you are a target of piracy, you have to protect your investment. since the dawn of the first software license agreement; software is their property that you are allowed to use, they can protect it however they see fit.
  • stupid system restore i already turned off right away after installation....
  • people talk about changing to linux and open source all everytime microsoft flex its muscle, but in reality most that says hey will change to linux because of wga or whatever NEVER does. its just anger speak. people will still use microsoft and one way or the other, they will continue using pirated ones since microsoft is just too expensive for the regular joe. after years of microsoft, turning to linux or other os is difficult. took me 2 months to get use to mac osx and have never looked back ever since. i still have to use microsoft in the work place since some company software are ms compatible only. about the nag screen? leave it there. its just another second or so more time to reboot.

    i don't see why ms allocated resources to wga when their os is still buggy and insecure.
  • ain't it possible to write a new OS like linux and windows etc
    free of charge like linux but even common as windows?
    or ain't it possible to run games as well on windows as in linux?
    or other programs?
  • kikdadog
    Hang tight people Linux has made leaps and bounds the last couple of years, open source is here to stay.
    Do a search on ubuntu, dapper is really freakin close.
  • bwedd
    I had problems with wga notifications but I followed the directives from CFliew,com and got ridd of the "son of a tar foot" off my system. Now I do not have it popping up and annoying me anymore.

    Thank you Liew

    When I grow up I want to be as good and accurate as you are.


    Bwedd
  • The best way i can see (in the middle of trying) As soon as you see any sign, unplug ethernet/modem and restore system. Then re boot and clean out, making sure is fully clean. Re-name system. Re-name IP, making sure different country:P (is that even possible) rename all generals and replug ethernet/modem. That means they cant track you:P

    >>=P
  • *doesnt work*
  • Mohammed
    I hate windows Genuine advantage
  • yoanarose
    thxs Asif :-*
  • paps
    tnx ...it really work ^^ thank you very much ^^ i Hate Windows Genuine Advantage
  • Balkrishna Adhikari
    plz provide me how can i disable the wga function in my PC
  • Hi ,

    I am facing problem in my PC due to microsoft genuine notification .

    Plz tell me how i can remove .

    I hav done dis :::: One of the method, which tested and proved to work by my friend, is delete WgaTray.exe in Windows\ System32 and Windows\ System32\ dllcache, then edit Windows Registry to delete WgaLogon folder under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Windows NT\ CurrentVersion\ WinlogonNotify.


    but unable to find d solution.
  • LcF
    @Dileep: you should buy genuine windows or switch to open source operating system.
  • Jolly
    Jolly (me) wants to ask, how do you get rid of it????
    My computer is dying because of it, and the screen is black!
    I really don't know how it got on my computer but i hate it!!!
    I do not know how to use it...THATS Y I HATE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
  • pls remove i don like this program
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