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How to Turn Off the Microsoft Genuine Asterisk

    • 1). Double click on the "Computer" icon. Double click on the "C:" hard drive.

    • 2). Double click the "Windows" folder. Open the "System 32" folder the same way.

    • 3). Press "W" on the keyboard to skip to the files that begin with "W." Locate the following two files: "wgatray.exe" and "wgalogin.exe."

    • 4). Delete those two files by holding down "SHIFT" and pressing the "DELETE" key.

    • 5). Press the "Windows key + R" to open the "Run" window.

    • 6). Type "regedit" and press "Enter" to open the registry editor.

    • 7). Click on "File" and select "Export."

    • 8). Type in a descriptive name for the backup file and click "Save." A descriptive name may include the date and file type. For example, "RegBackup (15-aug-10)" makes it easy to identify the file for later use if necessary.

    • 9). Click the "+" next to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE," expand the "SOFTWARE" group and scroll down to "Microsoft."

    • 10

      Expand the "Microsoft" group, click the "+" to expand the "Windows NT" group, expand "Current Version," then open the "Winlogon" group.

    • 11

      Right click on the "Notify" folder and select "Delete."

    • 12

      Confirm the selection and restart Windows to complete the process.

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