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Users who fail to activate or fail validation will experience a plain black background and a
persistent notice on their desktop near the system tray. The persistent notice indicates that
they may be a victim of software counterfeiting. The background can be reset by the user to
another background, but every 60 minutes the desktop will be reset to the plain black background
to reinforce the message that is in the persistent desktop notice. The background will continue
to be reset to the plain black color and the persistent notice will remain until a genuine copy
of Windows is installed and validated.
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Q: What is WGA notification?
A: Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications is a program that helps Microsoft fight software piracy
and helps you validate that the copy of Microsoft Windows XP installed on your computer is genuine
and properly licensed. By confirming that your copy of Windows XP is genuine, you can take advantage
of all the capabilities, support, and continuous improvements—as well as the peace of mind—that come
with using genuine Windows. If your copy is not genuine, WGA Notifications will provide periodic
reminders to help you take the appropriate action.
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Q: Does the black desktop reduce a computer’s functionality?
A: No. The black desktop does not reduce a computer’s functionality or shut it down. Users who see
this screen can revert to their original desktop by right-clicking on the desktop and choosing “properties”
or changing the display in the Control Panel; however, until the copy of Windows XP is properly validated,
the desktop will continue to display a plain black background after 60 minutes.
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Q: Will users of non-genuine Windows XP have their computers shut down?
A: No. Users whose copy of Windows XP fails validation will receive frequent notifications that they
may be victims of software counterfeiting. Additionally, their desktop background will change to plain black
every 60 minutes.
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Q: Will users be able to turn off or disable these notifications?
A: Yes; however, once Windows XP Notifications is installed, it becomes a permanent part of the operating
system and cannot be uninstalled. Also, future updates to WGA Notifications may restore the notifications settings
to their original state.
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More FAQ http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en
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