You've already gotten the explanation of what this is from others on the list. I just wanted to add that you don't have to install this if you don't want to. You can still download CRITICAL UPDATES from MS if you have AUTOMATIC UPDATES enabled. But, to get updates to programs like WINDOWS DEFENDER, or WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER, or to even download the newest versions (including IE7) then yes you need the WGA patch installed. I have AUTOMATIC UPDATES set to DOWNLOAD but LET ME CHOOSE WHEN TO INSTALL. So, when I get a notification that there are new updates, I would look at it and if WGA is in the mix I would uncheck it and CONTINUE. It would then say to CHECK HERE if you don't want us to ask you about this update again. I go ahead and check that, and won't be bothered again until the new WGA patch comes down the pipeline. ====================================== = SirTroth ====================================== = ICQ: 1717439 = YAHOO: SirTroth = SKYPE: SirTroth = XFIRE: SirTroth = AIM/AOL: SirTrothX = http://ut2004.sirtroth.com = MSN: SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxx (don't email me here) ====================================== On Wed, 21 Mar 2007 21:36:42 -0400, cristy wrote: > Hi all, > > What is this genuine advantage windows update and do I need to > install it? > > thanks, > > > Christine > > > -- > Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and > everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. > > To unsubscribe or change your email settings: > //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk > > To access our Archives: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ > //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ -- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/