Why is Microsoft distributing WGA Notifications through Automatic Updates?
By using Automatic Updates, Microsoft is able to reach the greatest number of PC users. Fighting counterfeit and pirated software is a priority for Microsoft. There is also a real threat to users who shop for or install counterfeit copies of Windows. Twenty five percent of the Web sites offering counterfeit product keys, pirated software, and similar items also install malicious or unwanted software. This update helps users prevent such attacks on their PCs.
Related Questions
- What if a customer does not want the WGA Notification application as part of their Automatic Updates? Can customers remove the WGA Notifications permanently?
- Why is Microsoft deploying WGA Notifications through Automatic Updates? Isn this a violation of the terms users agreed to when signing up for AU?
- Why is Microsoft distributing WGA Notifications through Automatic Updates?
