WgaTray.exe is a system tray utility that comes bundled with all versions Windows XP, including the Media Center and Tablet PC editions and also with the Windows Genuine Advantage software. This process checks the authenticity of the copy of Windows running on the host and issues a notice when a non-genuine version is found. It validates again when updates are required to be downloaded for the Operating System or for the Microsoft Office suite. 

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Users Opinions

933 users ask for this file. 9 users rated it as not dangerous. 7 users rated it as neutral. 11 users rated it as dangerous. 3 users didn't rate it ("don't know").

All comments about WgaTray.exe: This program is installed by windows update and cheaks to see if your windows in genuine.   d4rky New scheme from MS to check your version of Windows XP. Is it a legal copy. Windows updates won't work without it   Xax Windows genuin advantage tray, notifys you that you are not running a legit version of windows, it does not however effect the startup message when you log on.   process windows is ok   stefanoxe wgatray.exe is a process which belongs to the Microsoft Windows Operating System and provides a notification system for Windows Genuine Advantage product validation software. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems. Should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly   JZ3MAX.co.nr/JUN41D24F4R This program causes my startup to slow to a near standstill, upon closing, normality returns.   Its not dangerous its just annoying i quarintaned it   eg aris ylee  See also: Link   alex This program causes my startup to slow to a near standstill, upon closing, normality returns.   rew Associated with, NTT America, IP 168.143.241.18  See also: Link   Juneau We are entirely legit yet it stalls certain user logins   Ric Curtis it shuts down and locks your computer in about 30 days... but thats how i got a new computer!   Computergeek part of a virus   This application stands for Microsoft Windows Genuine Advatage Tool and checks to see if your Windows is GENUINE, i.e. a LEGAL version. Anyone else who disagrees is obviously thick or wishes to breach Microsofts rules and register an ILLEGAL copy of the Windows Operating System. This application is fully safe !  See also: Link   JoLea Ransomware - Disables updates until you pay Microsoft for a genuine license.   Anonymous It will check for genuine windows software product ID   Mike should be in small letters (wgatray.exe) windows genuine advantage windows xp validation file   T.P. If you know more about WgaTray.exe, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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