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Windows Genuine Advantage v1.3.0254.0

What is Windows Genuine Advantage?

Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) is an anti-piracy system created by Microsoft that enforces online validation of the licensing of several recent Microsoft Windows operating systems.

About  (from Microsoft)

ctivation pairs your product key with your hardware configuration and helps verify that your copy of Windows hasn't been used on more computers than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/whyValidate.aspx/about
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{63569CE9-FA00-469C-AF5C-E5D4D93ACF91}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)

How do I remove Windows Genuine Advantage?

You can uninstall Windows Genuine Advantage from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Windows Genuine Advantage v1.3.0254.0, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Windows Genuine Advantage.


About Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a variety of products and services related to computing.
Publisher URL: www.microsoft.com

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