RE: Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130) install f

Thanks...this worked for me!

"yc" wrote:

> have just had the same problem, went to
> http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/dow...yValidate.aspx
> and validated online and am now able to update windows
> hope this helps
>
> "SAinCA" wrote:
>
> > EVERY TIME I try Windows Update this "tool" is REQUIRED. I say "Download and
> > Install", it says "FAILED!". This happens EVERY TIME!
> >
> > Would an MVP PLEASE help... This is my second "plead" and I've endured this
> > failure for over a month with NO resolution..
> >
> > Thanks (in hopes...)

It should be noted that the website has changed ... as of April 1,
2010, navigate to the following page for online validation:

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/val...lidateNow.aspx

This should work for most issues of this type.

[Why are you replying to a thread from October 2005?]

James wrote:
> It should be noted that the website has changed ... as of April 1,
> 2010, navigate to the following page for online validation:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/val...lidateNow.aspx
>
> This should work for most issues of this type.