Administrators Only error message ???

I could understand getting that message if I were attempting to update a
WinXP or Win2000 machine ... but I'm working with a Win98SE machine that
apparently has delusions of grandeur. Can anyone out there explain to me why
I'm getting this message, and what to do about it? None of the MS-offered
fixes seem to apply, because they're all intended for actual XP or 2000
machines ... not my poor 98!

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AKleeger wrote:
> but I'm working with a Win98SE machine that
> apparently has delusions of grandeur. Can anyone out there explain to me why
> I'm getting this message, and what to do about it? None of the MS-offered
> fixes seem to apply, because they're all intended for actual XP or 2000
> machines ... not my poor 98!


Under Win98 is posible implement some policy settings using the regedit
editor, so go to start /run and type "regedit" (without quotes) navigate
to:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Explorer\

And see in the right panel if a NoWindowsUpdate value exists and delete it.


Also, see if the same value exists under the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Explorer\



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Saludos / Fernando M.
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User
Fermu's Website - http://www.fermu.com
Fermu's Forum - http://fermu.notlong.com
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"fermu [MVP Windows]" wrote:

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> AKleeger wrote:
> > but I'm working with a Win98SE machine that
> > apparently has delusions of grandeur. Can anyone out there explain to me why
> > I'm getting this message, and what to do about it? None of the MS-offered
> > fixes seem to apply, because they're all intended for actual XP or 2000
> > machines ... not my poor 98!
>
>
> Under Win98 is posible implement some policy settings using the regedit
> editor, so go to start /run and type "regedit" (without quotes) navigate
> to:
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Explorer\
>
> And see in the right panel if a NoWindowsUpdate value exists and delete it.
>
>
> Also, see if the same value exists under the key:
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Explorer\

> Saludos / Fernando M.


Thanks so much for your speedy response ... but I had already tried those
two keys ... without luck ... the Policies\Explorer keys don't exist!

Start with this link:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updt9xad.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"AKleeger" <> wrote in message
news:002C3BCE-A908-4B05-8F26-...
>I could understand getting that message if I were attempting to update a
> WinXP or Win2000 machine ... but I'm working with a Win98SE machine that
> apparently has delusions of grandeur. Can anyone out there explain to me
> why
> I'm getting this message, and what to do about it? None of the MS-offered
> fixes seem to apply, because they're all intended for actual XP or 2000
> machines ... not my poor 98!

I am having the same problem in Win 98se. Are you having any problems in
Windows Explorer when using the view as Web Page mode?

"AKleeger" wrote:

>
>
> "fermu [MVP Windows]" wrote:
>
> > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
> > Hash: SHA1
> >
> > AKleeger wrote:
> > > but I'm working with a Win98SE machine that
> > > apparently has delusions of grandeur. Can anyone out there explain to me why
> > > I'm getting this message, and what to do about it? None of the MS-offered
> > > fixes seem to apply, because they're all intended for actual XP or 2000
> > > machines ... not my poor 98!
> >
> >
> > Under Win98 is posible implement some policy settings using the regedit
> > editor, so go to start /run and type "regedit" (without quotes) navigate
> > to:
> >
> > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Explorer\
> >
> > And see in the right panel if a NoWindowsUpdate value exists and delete it.
> >
> >
> > Also, see if the same value exists under the key:
> >
> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Explorer\
>
> > Saludos / Fernando M.
>
>
> Thanks so much for your speedy response ... but I had already tried those
> two keys ... without luck ... the Policies\Explorer keys don't exist!

Have you looked here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...a-0663cfcae1bc
or
http://tinyurl.com/aj76n

It's old but it might assist.


"AKleeger" wrote:

> I could understand getting that message if I were attempting to update a
> WinXP or Win2000 machine ... but I'm working with a Win98SE machine that
> apparently has delusions of grandeur. Can anyone out there explain to me why
> I'm getting this message, and what to do about it? None of the MS-offered
> fixes seem to apply, because they're all intended for actual XP or 2000
> machines ... not my poor 98!

Yes I have had both these problems since downloading the last 2 critical
updates especially 896688.. After pulling hair out for 3 days (now bald) and
exploring most avenues mentioned I finally Restored my oldest Registry Backup
of the 5 saved by Microsoft and installed that in DOS mode. Seems to have
cured it as everything went back to normal after a reboot. Just in case I am
manually also saving the Registery on disc just in case I have been too
optimistic. So far so good!!
--
A Broken Leg today is a Broken Leg Tomorrow.


"Y2699" wrote:

> I am having the same problem in Win 98se. Are you having any problems in
> Windows Explorer when using the view as Web Page mode?
>
> "AKleeger" wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > "fermu [MVP Windows]" wrote:
> >
> > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
> > > Hash: SHA1
> > >
> > > AKleeger wrote:
> > > > but I'm working with a Win98SE machine that
> > > > apparently has delusions of grandeur. Can anyone out there explain to me why
> > > > I'm getting this message, and what to do about it? None of the MS-offered
> > > > fixes seem to apply, because they're all intended for actual XP or 2000
> > > > machines ... not my poor 98!
> > >
> > >
> > > Under Win98 is posible implement some policy settings using the regedit
> > > editor, so go to start /run and type "regedit" (without quotes) navigate
> > > to:
> > >
> > > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Explorer\
> > >
> > > And see in the right panel if a NoWindowsUpdate value exists and delete it.
> > >
> > >
> > > Also, see if the same value exists under the key:
> > >
> > > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Policies\Explorer\
> >
> > > Saludos / Fernando M.
> >
> >
> > Thanks so much for your speedy response ... but I had already tried those
> > two keys ... without luck ... the Policies\Explorer keys don't exist!