You're right, the OP never mentioned the specifics. Just wanted to
ensure that anyone who reads this knows that MS will provide Security
updates whether a system is WGAed or not.
BTW, the OP posted that the system was purchased new which means the OEM
is supposed to support it.
Note the word "supposed" <w>
MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Beoweolf wrote:
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> True.
>
> That's why I asked. Note that the OP mentioned "since acquiring"?
> Acquire can mean several things - any thing from purchasing a new (or
> used) computer...to accepting a gift. In particular a used computer or
> gift may share a key, if the original owner transferred the PID and did
> not clear the old PC.
>
> If he has said something along the lines of I got a new computer that
> has never updated, my response may have taken that into account.
>
> Had to start the question somewhere, just wanted to rule out the
> possibility of PID contention.
>
>
> "MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen@nowandzen.com> wrote in message
> news:esR1H7t3IHA.3388@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> <span style="color:green">
>> A system that does not pass WGA will still be offered Security updates.
>> Something is amiss with the OS if it has never updated successfully OOB.
>>
>> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
>> ===============
>> -343- FDNY
>> Never Forgotten
>> ===============
>>
>>
>>
>> Beoweolf wrote:
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>>> I have to ask. Are you certain the PC is legal? Windows Genuine
>>> advantage (WGA) will not update a computer it does not believe is
>>> legal. On occasion a computer will fail WGA, even though it is legal.
>>> You should then contact Microsoft and have them correct the problem.
>>>
>>> Your logs will provide some explanation as to why update failed. I
>>> have encountered computers which had similar errors; in those cases
>>> the logs reported corrupt catalog as the problem. Apparently that is
>>> a generic term the program uses when it can't give you a real answer.
>>> It could be something as simple as a corrupt catalog - different
>>> version than the OS or complex enough to enlist the assistance of
>>> Microsoft support. As a security issue, it should qualify as a no fee
>>> support call.
>>>
>>> "k.horrex@ntlworld.com"
>>> <k.horrexntlworld.com.2b52c20@vistabanter.com> wrote in message
>>> news:k.horrexntlworld.com.2b52c20@vistabanter.com...
>>>
>>>>
>>>> i have a vista pc.since acquiring it,it has never ever downloaded
>>>> updates even though it is set up to do it automatically.they all show
>>>> as failed.As i write this,windows security centre is not responding as
>>>> usual.Sometimes task manager will close it,but task manager has no
>>>> minimize or close tab itself.Any help appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
k.horrex@ntlworld.com
>>>
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