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

From: Maurice N (mauricenATemailDOTcom)
Date: 09/30/02


From: "Maurice N" <mauricenATemailDOTcom>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 09:15:46 -0500


bipitybopityboo wrote:
> 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" wrote
>> 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.

Hello Robert,

On the admin message, see
"Administrators Only" Error Message When You Attempt to Use the Windows Update Site
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;[LN];Q316524

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