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RemoveWGA 1.2
RemoveWGA 1.2 is a program designed to remove the Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications tool which is included in the Windows operating system. The Genuine Advantage Notifications tool continually checks to ensure you are using an authentic and legitimate copy of Windows and then connects to the Microsoft servers to report the status every time you boot up your PC.
Some of the issues that surround the Windows Genuine Advantage Notification tool relate to security especially with corporate networks in addition to privacy issues for individuals. This is because it is not clear what information is being transmitted back to Microsoft and additionally, Microsoft has used deceptive ways in the past to trick users into downloading and installing the program.
Since there is really no need to check your copy of Windows for legitimacy every time you start your PC, many Windows users are choosing to remove the tool with RemoveWGA 1.2 to prevent Genuine Advantage Notifications from calling home to report your copy of Windows.
RemoveWGA 1.2 Features
It is also important to mention that Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications tool is different than the Genuine Advantage Validation which is needed for specific downloads and other functions. RemoveWGA only removes Notifications and leaves the Validation tool intact. That said here are a few of the features included with RemoveWGA 1.2:
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Automatic Monitoring: With RemoveWGA it will automatically monitor the Windows Genuine Advantage Notification tool which will tell you whether or not the tool is active. RemoveWGA also has a silent command line which is built-in to the application. The silent parameter informs you by displaying a popup when the WGA tool has been located.
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WGA Removal: RemoveWGA effectively removes the Windows Genuine Advantage tool from your operating system. Once it is removed it will still look for the tool and notify you if it has been inadvertently downloaded again.
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Initial Notification: When you first install RemoveWGA it will inform you of the presence of the Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications tool. You can then remove it and run the continual monitoring post removal.
It is also important to mention that when you first download RemoveWGA your antivirus program may detect it as a potentially malicious file despite the fact that the application does not pose a threat to your system. Depending upon the antivirus software you are using you can configure the software to allow the download of RemoveWGA.
Installation Requirements
RemoveWGA 1.2 is available as a free download and works with all versions of the Windows operating system. The file size weighs in at about 0.01MB.
Pros and cons
There are hardly any negative consumer reviews regarding RemoveWGA. The best part about the application is that if you need to reinstall Windows after a crash or other problem with your PC, you can easily accomplish this with RemoveWGA. The problem with Windows Genuine Advantage Notification is that if you need to reinstall Windows for any reason the tool will prevent you from reinstallation because it is reading the copy of Windows as pirated. RemoveWGA takes care of this problem and allows you to reinstall successfully.
