Authentication. Windows authentication - how to disable it in different versions of the operating system

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Many users are interested in the question of how to check a license for Windows 7. This question will be important for anyone who wants to understand their own computer. It is worth considering that today piracy and licensing compete very strongly with each other.

It’s unlikely that anyone wants to feel deceived. However, today even in branded stores you can stumble upon “left” software. For this reason, it is important to understand the question of how to check the license for Windows 7. There are several ways. One of them will definitely help you.

Stickers

The first option to check the license in the Windows 7 operating system is to carefully look at the computer you are purchasing. You will have to muster up courage, because usually buyers are embarrassed to inspect the product from all sides. However, if you want to understand how to check the license on a Windows 7 computer, then you simply need to follow this step. Each system unit or laptop has a special non-adhesive adhesive. The presence of this sticker indicates that your device has a legal and not a pirated version of the operating system installed. Usually the sticker indicates the key, as well as the version and build of the operating system. That's it! Now you know how you can check your license using a sticker. However, there are other ways to check a license, which not everyone knows about.

Purchase

How to solve the problem of the authenticity of the operating system if you decide to purchase it separately? There are no problems here at all. A special activation code will be printed on the box with the disc. This is confirmation that the operating system you are using is licensed. In addition, the version and build of the operating system will also be indicated on the box. In general, everything is almost the same as in the case of a sticker on a computer.

How to check a license using a key?

You just need to look at the license key, and then check this combination in the properties of the My Computer service. Right-click on this shortcut and select the desired item. In the window that opens, you will need to check the code on the box with the operating system with the code specified in the “Activation” section. If the codes match, then everything is in order, you really have a license installed. Otherwise, a message will appear stating that activation failed.

In addition, you will see how much time is left until the end of the initial key. Activation usually takes 30 days. Then messages will periodically appear indicating that the license has not been activated. Many services and features may be disabled as a result. However, this is a completely different story. Now you know in what ways you can check your Windows 7 license. However, there are other options for the development of events. Users have already known about some of them for a long time.

Pirated versions of operating systems

No matter how trivial it may sound, now even pirated versions of operating systems can be verified for authenticity. How to check the authenticity of a Windows 7 license if you are using a pirated version of the system? For this purpose, it is quite possible to use the same item “My Computer”, “Properties”. In some cases, activation must be done using a key. There is often nothing written in the “Activation” item. This is one of the signs that you are using a pirated version of the operating system.

But at the same time, it can remotely be considered licensed. In other words, you can easily use all Windows features except activation and keys. So don’t panic ahead of time if you don’t find any inscriptions in the “Activation” field. This is a normal sign for a pirated copy. But if you bought a license in good faith and discovered such a feature, then you were simply deceived. However, this method cannot be called a true test.

Updates

If you are 100% sure that you are using a licensed version of Windows, then you can check its authenticity in a non-standard way. Many users avoid it. And it is as follows: try updating the operating system. Just open the update center and activate it, and then perform a full update. Then restart your computer. Many users believe that when updating, no checks occur, but this is not true. If the license is confirmed, then everything is fine with it. Otherwise, problems and failures will begin to occur in the system. Sometimes a message may even appear indicating that the system has failed the authentication procedure. This is such a dangerous scenario.

How can you check whether Windows is genuine or not? The methods below apply to all versions of Window.

Windows XP Authentication: Run the following command in the Command Prompt [press Window Key + R to open the Run Prompt] - Type the following command without quotes - "C:\Windows\system32\OOBE\msoobe /A"

Note: If you get a dialog box saying something like "Thank you for using our products", then you have a genuine copy of Windows, but if you see a dialog box asking you to activate the product, then you have a pirated copy of Windows.

Windows Vista. Authentication.

Open a command prompt by pressing Windows + R. Run the following script in the command prompt.

These scripts will display the expiration date of the license agreement:

Windows 7 Authentication

Microsoft recently released an update that will help you verify the authenticity of Windows 7 installed on your computer. This update is required for Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

This update will be received and installed in the background by default. If a pirated version is detected, you will be prompted to activate it.

Download Windows 7 Genuine Check Update For Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit

FPP

FPP (Full Product Package), Retail, Box or boxed version, in early versions before XP an optical disk, later a flash drive with Windows installation files.

ESD

ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) or E-key, electronic key. You buy an electronic key on the Microsoft website and download the system distribution to install it on your computer. You can also download the necessary documents from the manufacturer’s website.

OEM

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is the most limited type of license in terms of use. Installed on new PCs, laptops, tablets and other computer devices, when purchasing a computer device complete with it, it is tied to the device to a specific hardware configuration.

How authentic is your Windows?

From version Xp to Windows 7, this can be done on the Microsoft website. It is not possible to check new versions of products that were released after Windows 7 on the website. They check themselves and if your copy of Windows is not licensed, then a message will be shown on your desktop (Your copy of Windows does not have a license key, is not licensed), perhaps your version was activated but the activation failed due to an error.

How does activation occur when switching from an earlier version of the OS to Windows 10. If you have a Linux version of Windows tied to a specific OEM device, as we said earlier. When you update your OS to Windows 10 on Microsoft servers, your account is overwritten, which contains a device ID, key, and OS version. This update was available when Windows 10 was released.
You can view the Windows 10 license by typing winver in the command line and pressing enter. If the version is not activated, you will not receive data for this version. Otherwise, in the opposite case, you will see a message like the picture below:

You can also check the authenticity of your version of Windows after 7 by pressing the Win + X key combination and in the menu that opens, click “System”

In the system window that opens, at the very bottom, we look at how the activation proceeds:

I highlighted with an arrow in the picture above that Windows activation has been completed. If there are problems activating the operating system, you will be shown a message:

In other versions of Windows starting from 7 there will be similar messages in the same window.

How to determine the Windows license type?

The command in the command line will help you determine the type of operating system; first, press the key combination:
Win+R
In the "Run" window that opens, type "CMD" and press "Enter". When the command line opens, type:
slmgr.vbs/dli
Confirm by pressing "Enter", those who do not know how to work with the command line can read. There is also a wonderful article on this subject,. You can read the article
Let's return to the license type and after confirming the entered command in the command line with the "Enter" key, a window with information will open:

Methods for checking the Windows operating system license on the Microsoft website:

Check Windows xp and Win7. Authentication checks to see if your key is locked.

View all Windows license options and questions.

How to find out whether Windows is pirated or licensed, real, genuine?

Well, actually, if you follow the methods used above, then the mouse will not slip through, let’s say re-activate and everything will become clear. Just do this using the command line and not different activators! Well, if you want software that is in service with you know where, without giving away the secret, the name is Defacto. If this name doesn’t mean anything to you, then you can go to the website, everything is explained there. I’ll tell you how to use this program, since it’s clear what it’s for. Defacto can detect not only Windows for pirated copies, but also other paid software. The program connects to product activation servers and checks whether the product is activated or not, thereby recognizing whether it is a pirated version or a real one. Here is an example of a message about signs of pirated copies on a PC:

In general, the program looks like this, picture below. To start scanning, three options are offered, I think everything is clear with them, but I’ll break it down:
1.) Scan this computer. It is clear that all installed programs on a running PC will be scanned for license violations.
2.) Scan the directory. Select the folder that the program scans and if it finds programs in it, it will notify you about it.
3.) Scan network computers. Computers on a local network in the office or at home, if you have a local network configured, you can scan all computers on the local network from one computer.
Look at the picture below:

At the bottom of the program in the footer, let's say, there is information on the selected program after scanning, and there is also information on the icons. Let's say the license or free software is violated. Look at the picture below:

Well, there’s simply nothing that’s incomprehensible, there’s nothing in this program, that’s how I initially told you that it exists. The program is paid, but there is a free trial period, which is enough to learn about several computers. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments below or search on the website by clicking on the button below.

It is no secret that a considerable part of users in our country work with a not very licensed Windows OS. This is due to many factors that we will not discuss in detail in this article. It's no surprise that Windows interferes with them - how can I disable this feature? Let's try to figure this out.

What is this anyway?

The main utility through which Microsoft finds out about unlicensed copies of Windows is the WGA program, which is installed when you first start the Windows Update service. In principle, in older versions of Windows, its only purpose was to block the update channel.

In Window Vista, its purpose was much more severe: the functionality of the unlicensed system was sharply curtailed, which pushed PC owners to purchase a legal copy of the system. But our users were not at all confused by the authentication. "Windows Authenticity - How to disable it?" - they asked on the forums.

Of course, the collective wisdom eventually found such a method. You can use all the methods described below only at your own peril and risk, since in some cases their use can lead to very adverse consequences for the entire system as a whole. But know that we do not advocate disabling authentication, since it is best to still buy a legal copy.

Windows XP

First, let's figure out how to disable Windows XP authentication. If you have the Windows Update service enabled, then the KB905474 update was installed on your system, which is causing numerous problems. Let’s immediately make a reservation that, in general, the update service is extremely important, as it allows you to close the gaps found in security systems, which prevents virus attacks.

By the way, what prevents you from prohibiting the installation of KB905474 in advance? Of course, this is entirely possible. But you will soon get tired of constantly being distracted from work by prohibiting the download of this patch. Therefore, sooner or later it will be installed anyway.

What happens after installing WGA?

By the way, how do you know that your system contains this update? Alas, it’s not difficult to guess: immediately after a failed authentication, you will see a notification “Unfortunately, your copy of Windows is not licensed.”

If you click the Cancel button or simply close the warning dialog, it will disappear. But it will appear the next time the system boots. If you click on the “Next” button, the system will offer you to buy a licensed version, simultaneously listing all the dangers that users of pirated copies of Windows are exposed to. If you are impressed, you can follow the advice.

If not, then you will purchase a small banner that will settle in the lower right corner of your desktop and will constantly remind you of your lack of consciousness. Important! Before you disable Windows XP authentication, do not disable the Windows Update service under any circumstances, as some of the methods suggested below will certainly not work in this case.

Let's start solving the problem

To do this, you will have to follow one of the tips below. Important! Not all of them can help in all cases, so you will have to go through them in order to find a really working method. So how do you disable Windows Authentication?

Deleting the KB905474 folder

When the system prompts you to install the “Notification Tool...”, you must click on the “Cancel” button, and then find the KB905474 folder. There are the following files: wganotifypackageinner.exe, wgasetup.exe, and wga_eula.txt. Once you find them, delete the entire directory.

Since we are talking about Windows XP, you will not need any administrative privileges, nor will you have to log in. Next you will have to go to the “Scheduler” and delete the “WGASetup” task available there. Then we look for the WGASetup.job file and delete it.

Working with the registry

We offer this option for those who missed the installation of the ill-fated update, after which a malicious banner appeared on the desktop. Click on the “Start” button, look for the “Run” field there, and then enter the regedit command there. The registry editor will appear, with which we will work.

Before you disable Windows XP SP3 authentication, you will need to completely remove the Notify section. To do this, select it with the left mouse button, and then click on the Delete button.

All! As you can see, this method is not particularly difficult to implement! To check if it worked successfully, restart Windows. If everything is in order, you will no longer see messages about the illegal origin of your copy of the operating system.

Blocking a site with updates

We find Open the last file in a regular Notepad, then add the line to the end: “127.0.0.1 mpa.one.microsoft.com”. To do this, right-click on it and select "Open with".

Important! We do not recommend doing this, since this method is tantamount to completely disabling the update service. This means that you will not receive any patches, and your system will be vulnerable to viruses and other malware.

WGA 1.9.9.1 Crack

From this point on, our narrative finally moves into the theory section. We do not in any way suggest that you use this method, but describe it for informational purposes only. Even if you decide to take it into service, you will have to do so entirely at your own peril and risk.

So, you will have to find the “WGA Validation 1.9.9.1 Crack” program on the vast expanses of the Internet, which is designed specifically to bypass the system authentication system. Its value is that after installing this application, you can use the Windows Update system without interference, installing all the updates available on the Microsoft website.

Installing the program

It's incredibly simple. All you need to do is unpack it and then run it with administrator rights. To do this, you need to right-click on it, and then select “Run as administrator” from the context menu that appears. Further all operations will be performed automatically.

If Windows XP still requires activation

If all the methods described above do not produce results, we suggest you use the WPA-Kill module, which you will also have to search on the Internet yourself. Place it on a flash drive after disabling your antivirus program.

First you need to boot the system in safe mode. To do this, press the F8 key immediately after the BIOS logo appears on the computer display. A list of all possible download options will appear, from which you need to select the method you require. Wait for the system to boot.

Connect the flash drive on which WPA-Kill is recorded to your computer, after disabling your antivirus program again. Go to the folder with the program, find the file antiwpa-2.0-winxp-2k3. Run it as an administrator by right-clicking on the file and selecting the appropriate item in the context menu.

If the system displays a failure message, try erasing the data.dat file. Run the program again and follow its prompts as you work.

But how to disable authentication in Windows 7 (build 7600)? Fortunately, this is quite easy to do.

How to bypass Windows 7 authentication?

Everything would be fine, but not so long ago it was officially discontinued. Therefore, authentication does not make much sense. It makes sense to deactivate Windows authenticity (how to disable it so far) only in the case of Windows 7. If for some reason you are still a Windows Vista user, then the method below will also help you.

This is another utility, the operating principle of which is somewhat different from the one described above. It allows you to easily download and install updates, even if you don't have a key on your system at all. In addition, at the moment it is not detected by the system itself, but antiviruses consider it dangerous.

So before you disable Windows 7 authentication, you will have to also deactivate your antivirus protection (if any). After that you can continue. Installing the program is extremely simple and is no different in this regard from the application described above. After installation, it will reboot the system itself.

There is also a simpler option. Remember how we talked about deleting the update folder on Windows XP? Do you know how to disable authentication in Windows 7 (build 7601 and earlier) in approximately the same way? To do this, you need to follow all the same steps, but you should remove the KV971033 update. After this, you need to reboot the system.

Disable Windows 8 Authentication

The latest version of Microsoft's OS is a very tough nut to crack in terms of security. So how to disable Windows 8 authentication, how realistic is this? We regret to report that none of the above methods work for her.

In this operating system, authentication is closely tied to Internet services and the user account, so modifying the registry or even system files will not help. You will have to either buy a legal version of Windows, or look for a valid key on the Internet.

That's what authentication is for. The authenticity of Windows (which we already know how to disable) is very important to receive all the important add-ons and services from Microsoft in full. So we still recommend purchasing legal Windows. Moreover, at present, many users still prefer to update their computers to the new version, and therefore, in any case, receive a legal operating system along with the purchased equipment. In addition, this way you encourage the work of its developers.

Attention!

We remind you once again that you undertake all the above actions solely at your own peril and risk. In particular, we wrote about some utilities, after installation of which the system no longer checks its validity. It should be remembered that you have to look for them on very dubious sites where you can easily “pick up” a virus. So you need to be extremely careful and careful, otherwise, instead of a free system, you can lose all your data, and the system itself in addition.

On the screens of those computers that use an unactivated version of Windows 7 or the activation failed after the update, the following message is displayed: "Your copy of Windows is not genuine" or a message of similar meaning. Let's figure out how to remove the annoying notification from the screen, that is, disable authentication.

There are two options for disabling authentication in Windows 7. Which one to use depends on the user's personal preferences.

Method 1: Editing the Security Policy

One of the options for solving this problem is to edit the security policy.

Click "Start" and go to "Control Panel".

Open section "System and Security".

Follow the inscription "Administration".

A list of tools will open in which you should find and select "Local politics...".

The Security Policy Editor will open. Right click ( RMB) by folder name "Restricted Use Policy..." and from the context menu select "Create a policy...".

After this, a number of new objects will appear on the right side of the window. Go to the directory "Additional Rules".

Click RMB on an empty space in the directory that opens and select the option from the context menu “Create a hash rule...”.

The rule creation window opens. Click the button "Review…".

A standard file opening window opens. In it you need to go to the following address:
C:\Windows\System32\Wat

In the directory that opens, select the file called "WatAdminSvc.exe" and press "Open".

After completing these steps, you will be returned to the rule creation window. In his field "File Information" The name of the selected object will be displayed. From the dropdown list "Security level" select value "Forbidden", and then press "Apply" And "OK".

The created object will appear in the directory "Additional Rules" V "Security Policy Editor". To create the next rule, click again RMB on an empty space in the window and select “Create a hash rule...”.

Again, in the rule creation window that opens, click "Review…".

Go to the same folder called "Wat" at the address given above. This time select the file with the name "WatUX.exe" and press "Open".

Again, when you return to the rule creation window, the name of the selected file will be displayed in the corresponding area. Again, select the element from the security level selection drop-down list "Forbidden", and then press "Apply" And "OK".

The second rule has been created, which means that OS authentication will be disabled.

Method 2: Deleting files

The problem posed in this article can also be solved by deleting some system files responsible for the verification procedure. But before that, you should temporarily disable the standard antivirus, "Windows Firewall", remove one of the updates and deactivate a certain service, since otherwise problems may occur when deleting the specified OS objects.

After you have deactivated your antivirus and "Windows Firewall", go to the section already familiar from the previous method "System and Security" V "Control Panels". This time open the section "Update Center".

A window opens "Update Center". Click on the inscription on the left side of it "Viewing the log...".

In the window that opens, click on the inscription to go to the update removal tool "Installed updates".

A list of all updates installed on your computer will open. You need to find an element in it KB971033. To make your search easier, click on the column title "Name". This will list all updates in alphabetical order. Search in a group "Microsoft Windows".

Having found the desired update, select it and click on the inscription "Delete".

A dialog box will open where you need to confirm the removal of the update by clicking on the button "Yes".

After the update is removed, you need to disable the service "Software Protection". To do this, go to the section "Administration" V "Control Panels", which has already been discussed when considering Method 1. Open element "Services".

Starts "Service Manager". Here, just as when deleting updates, you can arrange the list items in alphabetical order for ease of finding the desired object by clicking on the column name "Name". Having found the name , select it and click "Stop" on the left side of the window.

The service responsible for software protection will be stopped.

Now you can proceed directly to deleting files. Open "Conductor" and go to the following address:
C:\Windows\System32

If the display of hidden and system files is disabled, then you must first enable it, otherwise you simply will not find the necessary objects.
In the directory that opens, find two files with a very long name. Their names begin with "7B296FB0". There won't be any more objects like this, so you can't go wrong. Click on one of them RMB and select "Delete".

After the file is deleted, do the same procedure with the second object.

Then return to "Service Manager", select the object "Software Protection" and press "Run" on the left side of the window.

The service will be activated.

Next, do not forget to enable the previously deactivated antivirus and "Windows Firewall".

As you can see, if your system activation has failed, then it is possible to disable the annoying Windows message by deactivating authentication. This can be done by setting a security policy or by deleting some system files. If necessary, everyone can choose the most convenient option for themselves.