Hi Fxdwg,
If the error code is actually 0x8DDD0003, then have a look at this MSKB
article:
"Windows Update was disabled by your system administrator" error message
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=326686
Doug Knox provides a d/loadable vbscript file that modifies the registry:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d..._netpolicy.htm
Regards,
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Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
"Fxdwg" <> wrote in message
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> When I try to update windows I get this error 0Xddd003. And I have full
> Admin. access to this unit. I know there is somewhere in rededit to turn
this
> on but not sure the route.