Now Microsoft are taking a look at your pc

[snitch2000]

It seems that Microsoft is very interested in what software you have on your PC according to this article.

http://www.windowssecrets.com/comp/060629/

[jarremachine]

Yes, even regardless if you have the genuine Microsoft OS, they still download their own spyware through their "updates" with the message "This is not a genuine Microsoft software"!?!?

I mean, fair enough, if it isn't a genuine Microsoft OS, but it still doesn't give them the right to invade peoples privacy and send their spyware on to peoples PC's

[thehoneyant]

I've had no updates since 15 June 2006 all attempts are thwarted. I was advised by the feller who built my 2nd computer to Turn off Automatic Updates and just set it to notify not download.

WGA he say's is a pain in the ass.
He's gonna have a looksee, but advises that My firewall and antivirus are kept well up to date and I should be as snug as a bug in a rug I am but he says the end result will be to .........uninstall WGA It's tantamount to spyware !!

LOL I'm still a tad confused, but I trust him.

[tonymaclennan]

What more can you expect from Microsoft?

[oumzin6]

I got a software that can answer your question. It removes all popups and let your get updates regularly. If interest contant for more info.

[kengillam]

Why have you resurrected a two year old thread!

[somersethedge]

why as a buyer are they offering something when they cant list it and therefore MUST be selling off site

[heatemyfather]

Microsoft have been installing spyware with Windows for years, IE watches your browsing habits for one thing. I hate that sort of thing! Never heard of that on the Mac though

[vortechsports]

resurrected lol killingham you kill me lol