Microsoft didn't release any security patches this month, but it appears they did update their Windows Genuine Advantage Notification tool.
A few months back we explained to our newsletter subscribers how to disable the tool. This thing is a buggy pain which further shows how Microsoft are losing the plot in their quest to capture every dollar. We don't like it and it causes our customers grief.
So imagine my delight when the thing starts appearing again. Apparently Microsoft upgraded it this month so the previous instruction of "don't ask me again" is now redundant.
To add insult to injury, the thing appears to dob you into Redmond if you choose not to install it.
I really don't understand their mentality. When you start assuming all your customers are thieves, it's time to quit and grow mangoes or something.
