How to Remove Microsoft Windows XP's Validation

Validation notices are popups that appear onscreen at periodic intervals (such as when your operating system first loads), reminding you to register your copy of Windows. This can be a nuisance, especially if you would prefer not to register your personal information with Microsoft. Removing the validation notices from your Windows XP computer requires nothing more than a basic edit of the system registry.

Instructions

1. Restart your computer.

2. Tap "F8" repeatedly as the computer loads to boot into "Safe Mode."

3. Right-click the "Start" menu and click "Explore."

4. Open the "C" drive, open the "Windows" folder, and open the "System32" folder. Delete the file named "wgatray.exe."

5. Open the "DLLcache" folder (within the "System32" folder) and delete the file named "wagatray" (or "wahatray").

6. Click the "Start" menu, select "Run," type in "regedit," and press "Enter."

7. Navigate through the following folders: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, Software, Microsoft, Windows NT, Current Version, Win Login, and Notify. Delete the folder named "WGALogin" by clicking on the folder and pressing the "Delete" key.

8. Restart your computer.

References

• Scribd: Remove Windows Notification