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I don't know if this has been posted before but here is a site that lets you install Windows Updates trough Firefox.
http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/
http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/
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Windows Update trough Firefox? Now you can!
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The only use I would have for this would be so I could get rid of IE, but I don't think I can trust that it will be around for as long as I will need Windows Updates.
Certainly a good find, and hopefully it will stay up and allow users of alternative browsers to update without IE.
Certainly a good find, and hopefully it will stay up and allow users of alternative browsers to update without IE.
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I think I would stick with IE for windows update for reliability reasons. I would hate to start updating windows sytems files and then lock up due to a plugin issue. But if anyone tries it, report back to us.
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I've used it fine so far 
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We need to do away with IE for good. I can dream.
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no offense but i wont trust anything non microsoft certified for updating my XP
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If I was stuck and couldn't get any updates any other way...this would be great.
I've got total legit stuff and don't mind using IE7 so much.
I will pass this link along though, thanks. Looks interesting and I'm rather curious if M$ will have this shut down somehow.
I've got total legit stuff and don't mind using IE7 so much.
I will pass this link along though, thanks. Looks interesting and I'm rather curious if M$ will have this shut down somehow.
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I trust M$ even less...Fr3@k3r said:
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FTLOG!!! HOW???ErikD said:
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Right before you select custom or express, past this code into your address bar.SlipViper said:
Code:
javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all')BTW, I did try it for giggles on a legit box and it went through.
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Great, I was wondering...ya know...for certainty.
btw, I've had that code since the day after WGA was mandated via updates.
btw, I've had that code since the day after WGA was mandated via updates.
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Found some info: thanks all!!
I tried these two together, just in case, and it works!!
1. Follow these instructions in IE:
Tools
Manage Add-Ons...
In either 'Add-ons currently loaded in Internet Explorer' or 'Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer'
Locate and select "Windows Genuine Advantage"
Then select the 'Disable' radio button
OK
2. When you get to:
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Where you have to choose between 'Express' and 'Custom' buttons:
Before pressing the desired button, paste: javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all') in the address bar and press enter.
( I don't think I pressed enter, I think I just put that in the address bar and clicked 'Express')
I tried these two together, just in case, and it works!!
1. Follow these instructions in IE:
Tools
Manage Add-Ons...
In either 'Add-ons currently loaded in Internet Explorer' or 'Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer'
Locate and select "Windows Genuine Advantage"
Then select the 'Disable' radio button
OK
2. When you get to:
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Where you have to choose between 'Express' and 'Custom' buttons:
Before pressing the desired button, paste: javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all') in the address bar and press enter.
( I don't think I pressed enter, I think I just put that in the address bar and clicked 'Express')
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It's good to know both. In case you don't remember the script. Err...I guess.
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