Re: Administrator Problem

From: Doug Knox MS-MVP (dknox@mvps.org)
Date: 04/08/03 

From: "Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@mvps.org>
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 18:31:38 -0400

Again, the exact error message that you're getting would be helpful. If
its this one:

Administrators Only (-2146828218) To install items from Windows Update, you
must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators
group. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings
may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

See: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316524
"Administrators Only" Error Message When You Attempt to Use the Windows
Update Site

If not, post back with the "exact" error message. 

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"Brian" <brianoram@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:019401c2fd30$26f93900$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi Doug,I tried everything you suggested but with no
> luck.I keep getting the administrators only error.I reset
> the system restore with the help of a user named Jupiter
> on the Updates Newsgroup.Could this be some type of
> Security issue?Thanks              Brian
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Try turning the firewall off.    If that doesn't work,
> click Start, Run and
> >enter REGEDIT  Go to:
> >
> >HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersi
> on\Policies\Explore
> >r
> >
> >Look in the right pane for a value called
> NoWindowsUpdate. If it exists, it
> >should be set to 0 (zero).  If its not, double click it
> and set it to 0.  If
> >it doesn't exist, right click in the right pane, select
> New, DWord value and
> >name it NoWindowsUpdate. Leave it set at 0.
> >
> >If this doesn't resolve the issue, post back with the
> exact error message
> >you're getting.
> >--
> >Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> >Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> >http://www.dougknox.com
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> >
> >"Brian" <brianoram@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> >news:011001c2fc3e$e065b910$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> >> Hi,I can't update windows xp pro becuase I get a
> message
> >> Administrators only.I've tried all of the steps on the
> >> Troubleshooting page without success.I believe the
> >> problem exists in the Administrator or Security
> >> function.I have the Firewall on.Any ideas on how to go
> >> back to the Default Settings for all of this or am I
> way
> >> off base.Please help.Thanks               Brian
> >
> >
> >.
> >

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