[OUTDATED / UNSUPPORTED] RemoveWAT

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  1. sam3971

    sam3971 MDL Guru

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    BTW that screen has nothing to do with WAT but more from windows itself. If it was from WAT it would not say "Software Protection" but rather "Windows Activation Technologies" or "WAT" on the top of the window. It sounds like a minor bug that reinstalling the latest version of removeWAT will fix. Maybe you have an older version installed. I would definately remove the removeWAT and then reinstall the latest version if you don't already have it.
     
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  2. thedonofdeath

    thedonofdeath MDL Member

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    yup no problem hope it works
     
  3. tomorrow

    tomorrow MDL Addicted

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    I already did.Now for some reason the screen is back although it was defenetly gone before:mad2:

    Btw my PC date was wrong after the fix so i changed it back.Maybe this caused it...
     
  4. sam3971

    sam3971 MDL Guru

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    That could be. Maybe even M$ Malicious Software Removal Tool detected it and tried to remove it. I really don't know for sure. Anyway, at least you are back and running good again dude.
     
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  5. Machiavelli7

    Machiavelli7 MDL Novice

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    I installed a fresh copy of windows 7 professional x64 yesterday and i'm still using the 30 day trial. When i check windows update i can't find this new kb971033 update. How much time should i wait for the update to install, so i can uninstall and hide it??
     
  6. thedonofdeath

    thedonofdeath MDL Member

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    joker yes ur are right it does not work for vista sorry. and machiavelli umm it should show up under start/windows update and you should just be able to hide it there. it may be downloaded already in which case you need to go to control panel and go to uninstall program and view installed updates. and look for it there if its there. then you have to choices 1) leave it there and install removewat 2.2.5 which will take care of it. 2) uninstall and then go back to windows update and hide it so it doesnt not install again
     
  7. Machiavelli7

    Machiavelli7 MDL Novice

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    I know where to look for it, but the fact is that i don't see it, probably cause it's not installed yet.
     
  8. Joker3607

    Joker3607 MDL Novice

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    I've had problems in the past, so I use 2 separate drives and run 2 OS. my 7 works fine thanks to Hazar. I had XP before, but I got attacked by a nasty virus that hijacks yahoo IM and sends a link and it came from someone i know and ESET's NOD32 didnt catch the virus. so I had to scrap my xp and i misplaced the install disc so I put vista in its place. i keep it as a back up in case something happens to my 7
     
  9. thedonofdeath

    thedonofdeath MDL Member

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    well u could use tinyxp as a back up. or even tiny7 lol. that way if you 7 crashes you have a back up. both of them are buy eXPeriace. they are small and easy to install. having vista incase 7 crashes is just not a good idea. then u will 2 messed up os's lol
     
  10. Machiavelli7

    Machiavelli7 MDL Novice

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    lol it's awkward to see running vista and 7 in dual boot. I mean, vista is the crappy version of 7 :D. There are a lot of torrents with windows xp copies on the web, why not download them :)
     
  11. Big Ben

    Big Ben MDL Novice

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    If you look on one of the other forums they state that its been removed.
     
  12. thedonofdeath

    thedonofdeath MDL Member

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    ummmm yup ... thats special.. if your going to dual boot which is TOTALLY unnecessary i would just use 7 and tiny xp
     
  13. urie

    urie retired mod

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    @ thedonofdeath last 3 post of yours refer to
    are you one commission trying to push these :D no seriously i would never install any of those stripped down versions more bother than they are worth, but if you are really determined make your own then you can decide what to remove, plenty of tools about to do it.
     
  14. Aahan

    Aahan MDL Novice

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    Hey.

    I just downloaded Windows 7 Ultimate 7600, and plan to install it on my laptop. Now I'm a complete n00b at this whole activation thing, so I've been reading up on the different options available.

    So far, this one looks like the most popular option amongst people. I'm just concerned whether completely removing WAT will be a problem while installing service packs, updates, etc.

    Also, does this also bypass the Genuine Advantage for software like Microsoft Office?

    Thanks.
     
  15. Hazar

    Hazar MDL Guru

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    Well I've actually spoken to eXPerience a few times and he does put a lot of work into his releases. I use tiny7 on my netbook and it's fine.
     
  16. Happpy

    Happpy MDL Senior Member

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    Thanks Hazar !!!! You've done a great job, this a magnificient tool to disable Windows Activation Tool. But When we go to the System Properties then on that page, the footer is empty. I mean there we should usually see Your Windows is Active and Product Key is xxxxxx-xxxxxxx-xxxxxx-xxxxxx ? but it's not showing using your tool. So tell me why it doesn't shows this?

    Another thing is for downloaders is that this tool cannot be downloaded from Internet Explorer 8, you can download it using Firefox. Thanks!

    Regards,
     
  17. thedonofdeath

    thedonofdeath MDL Member

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    thank you hazar! no i am not on commission i just like a good product. eXPeriance makes good stuff and it works good on old stuff that cant handle new stuff ;)
     
  18. timesurfer

    timesurfer MDL Developer

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    #2320 timesurfer, Mar 24, 2010
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    For removeWAT that is normal and if I wasn't using daz loader I'd be using removeWAT.

    I believe it's because WAT it's patched or something to that nature