A new version of Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) Validation Tool and Notifications version 1.9.9.0 on January 8th, 2009. Although the Microsoft Download Center still has the KB905474 WGA Notifications version as 1.8.0031.9, however, the ActiveX control that been downloaded and installed on Windows system online is version 1.9.9.0 (1.9.0009.0).
The hackers have managed to come out with the crack for WGA v1.9.9.0 in order to bypass and hack the validation process, so that Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server users can access to Windows Update, Microsoft Update and Microsoft Download Center to download latest critical, important as well as recommended updates or applications, beside remove the annoying non-genuine effect and warning balloon notification.
The previous cracker of WGA Validation Tools, ETH0 has ceased to continue the effort. Instead, new hackers, Supremo Phantom and ShadowChaser have came out with the crack, in self-installer style which is an executable (EXE).
Download WGA_1990.rar (link removed due to BSA DMCA warning)
Run the WGA_v1.9.9.0_crack.exe inside the archive as administrator and LegitCheckControl.dll, WgaLogon.dll and WgaTray.exe will be automatically patched.
For user who prefer previous style of using a batch script to install the WGA crack so that all process is transparent and need not worry of virus or Trojan, download the following RAR archive.
Download Windows.Genuine.Advantage.Validation.(WGA).v1.9.9.0.rar (link removed due to BSA DMCA warning)
Run the installer.bat to patch the system with WGA crack. Alternatively, run installer.bat /u to uninstall and remove the crack, or installer.bat /c to cleanup the crack after installation. All commands have to be issued in command prompt with administrative privileges.
Note: For anybody who wants to upgrade to latest WGA Validation v1.9.9.0, the LegitCheckControl.dll can be download from http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/D/9/FD9E437D-5BC8-4264-A093-DFA2C39D197E/LegitCheckControl.cab.
It’s also possible to make Windows genuine with other WGA cracks available.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purpose only.
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