How do I get the latest version of GenuineCheck.exe

Anonymous
2012-08-17T10:40:48+00:00

From the following WEB page  http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/exe-validation.aspx?id=29156 I downloaded GenuineCheck.exe as required. 

However on executing the program I got the following error message

"This version of the Windows Genuine Advantage tool is no longer supported. Please download the newest version and ensure that your system clock is accurate"

Downloaded a copy from Microsoft but the tool requires Windows XP to load.

Is there a Windows 7 version?

So where do I get a copy of the latest version?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update

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Anonymous
2012-08-29T10:07:02+00:00

You MUST use the 32-bit version of IE9 - not the 64-bit version.

If you're having problem then, check validation at www.microsoft.com/genuine/diag and www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-08-19T12:54:20+00:00

    Why can't you use IE?

    What happens if you visit the diagnotics page at www.microsoft.com/genuine/diag

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-08-19T12:00:31+00:00

    I usually use Firefox, but earlier replies state that Firefox has a problem, so I tried using IE8.

    "Genuine Microsoft Software Diagnostic Results" insists that I "Passed" all tests.

    If I can't use Firefox, and I can't use IE, what do I use to connect to your site to download August 2012 "patches"?

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-08-18T20:04:25+00:00

    Noel

    I do not use Firefox.

    I use Chrome

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-08-18T14:43:35+00:00

    You shouldn't even be asked for GenuineCheck using IE.

    If you are then there's something interfering with the User Agent String.

    please go to www.microsoft.com/genuine/diag - what does it have to say?

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