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November 9th, 2005 22:00
Verifying ActiveX programs
I downloaded Windows Installer but when I re-started my PC I got a warning from one of my anti-spyware programmes that said the following: "program has been detected. ActiveX programs are programs that are downloaded from web sites and installed on your computer.
Name: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700}
Advice: Since it is not known if this is spyware you should analyze it before deciding to allow it."
I Googled the number and got hundreds of references to "Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool" Is this what {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700}is, or is it more malware/spyware and in future what would be the best way to validate this sort of info???
Name: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700}
Advice: Since it is not known if this is spyware you should analyze it before deciding to allow it."
I Googled the number and got hundreds of references to "Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool" Is this what {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700}is, or is it more malware/spyware and in future what would be the best way to validate this sort of info???
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joe53
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November 9th, 2005 22:00
This site has an extensive list of known activeX controls, both good and bad. Just enter the number in the search area:
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November 9th, 2005 22:00
It is the valid activeX from Microsoft, that enables their update site to validate your Windows as a legitimate OS. If you don't allow it, you won't be able to get updates from MS.
babwedog
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November 9th, 2005 22:00
Any ideas on the best way to validate this sort of info in future?
babwedog
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November 9th, 2005 23:00
Babwedog.