Re: Can't download install XP SP1.....Administrator??I AM the administrator

From: bipitybopityboo (bipity@bopityboo.com)
Date: 09/30/02


From: "bipitybopityboo" <bipity@bopityboo.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 06:32:49 GMT


To confirm you are indeed an administrator...
- Start, Run, compmgmt.msc
- Local Users and Groups
- Groups
- Double-click Administrators
If you're not listed, select Add...

"Robert" <stevensfam@direcway.com> wrote in message
news:d0f901c26847$1bd8e080$3aef2ecf@TKMSFTNGXA09...
> I get an error about logging in as administartor before I
> can downlaod and install XP SP1....I'M the
> administrator!!!! I'm the only "user" on the computer! No
> other users are setup on the computer!
> Anybody have a clue as to why I can't install things like
> the Service pack???
> I didn't even install a password for crying out loud.
> I'm about to give up on XP and go back to crappy 98SE.
> At least I didn't have problems installing things.
>



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