Administrator Only Access to Windows Update

Running windows 2000, the access to windows update seems to have changed.
PC's that previously where able to connect to windows update now won't saying
that they require a administrator account.

I've checked the help files and the information there doesn't fix the error.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=326686
"Windows Update Was Disabled by Your System Administrator" Error Message
MS Windows Update, Windows Server 2003 WinXP Home & WinXP Professional, Windows XP
Media Center Edition, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows XP 64-Bit Edition,
Windows 2000, WinME, Windows 98 SE & Windows 98

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;228548
Windows Update Was Disabled by Your System Administrator
Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows ME & Windows 98

Another cause for Administrator only message can occur if a program on your computer
is intercepting the Windows Update process.
It may be worth checking out this article
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;241234


"NPTCBC" <> wrote in message
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> Running windows 2000, the access to windows update seems to have changed.
> PC's that previously where able to connect to windows update now won't saying
> that they require a administrator account.
>
> I've checked the help files and the information there doesn't fix the error.
>

Thanks. i'll try them.

The exact error is<<

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.>>

I am logged on as admin.

Did you get your problem fixed? I am experiencing the same problem. I am not
on a network and never have been. I am really at a loss. If you were able to
fix, i would sure be interested in knowing what you did?

"NPTCBC" wrote:

> Thanks. i'll try them.
>
> The exact error is<<
>
> 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.>>
>
> I am logged on as admin.
>
>

For Windows XP Pro:
Start/Run/gpedit.msc. User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows
Components/Windows Update. In the right pane, double click, Remove access to all
Windows Update Features and set it to disabled.
For Windows XP Home Edition:
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\WindowsUpdate
Locate the value in the right pane called DisableWindowsUpdateAccess. Double click
this entry and change the value to 0 (zero) or right click it and select Delete.
If editing the Registry manually isn't to your liking click here for a small Visual
Basic Script that will make the change for you.
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d..._netpolicy.htm
Removes Policy Setting that disables Windows Update – Windows XP
If you receive the following error:
Access Denied
Network policy settings prevent you from using Windows Update to download and install
updates on your computer.
If you believe you have received this message in error, please check with your system
administrator.

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
Or create a system restore point prior to editing.
Note: If the registry key is not there, you can simply create one by going edit>new.

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own risk.



NPTCBC wrote:
> Thanks. i'll try them.
>
> The exact error is<<
>
> 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.>>
>
> I am logged on as admin.