The WGA update does not show up in the list of software which can be uninstalled. While those who are motivated can easily find ways to circumvent the program with a quick trip to Google, les technically-savvy users are stuck.

5) Use of ActiveX

WGA relies on ActiveX technology, which has been associated with major security problems in the past and is now disabled by default on many systems. If you made the mistake of installing WGA, you are forced to enable ActiveX for WGA to work properly.

So let me get this straight: In order to enable their program to verify my software so I can run my software without their warnings and with full updates, I must expose my system to more security vulnerabilities inherent in their software?

Well, I guess I can always turn Active X on and off-every day when WGA wants to phone home!