Error code 0x8007F004. Win2K update install

I get this error on installing 25 out 105 updates MS says are necessary on
my re-build of Win2k on my ThinkPad.

I understand from this forum that this error means I haven't got sufficient
privileges and that I have to ask my system administrator for more. I am my
system admin. and have asked myself for more privileges. I have refused
myself, telling myself that I am already logged on as the Administrator of
this system, so no more priveleges are available. Should I fire myself and
appoint a different adminstrator?

Or is there a more practical solution?

btw I also get error code 0x8024200D on 1 update, which the KB tells me
applies to problems installing SP2 on Vista. Is that my problem? That I'm
using Win2K, instead of Vista, on my PIII -based THinkPad with 320 MB of
memory? Or is the KB article wrong?

Hi;

I found this post (http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-1620978-2.php)
where the poster VincentK states that he has found the answer (last post on
the page). Don't know if it works or if it brings on more disaster, but
maybe worth a look. Mentioned elsewhere are notes to verify the "Backup"
and "Restore" privileges for the User (under Security Policies) are set for
the Administrator, Backup Operator.

Before running the above, please check that you have no 3rd party tools
running that interfere with reading/writing/changing the Registry/Hive.
Things such as so-called "registry cleaners" and "uninstall protection
programs" are notorious for causing this sort of issue. Some versions,
mostly older ones, of Norton products also contributed to this error
condition.

As stated, have never tried any of the above, but maybe these will point you
in further investigative areas. A good current backup recommended before
trying that .BAT file.


"X_Eyed_Bear" <> wrote in message
news:634EAF89-CE18-401F-9DB4-...
>I get this error on installing 25 out 105 updates MS says are necessary
>on
> my re-build of Win2k on my ThinkPad.
>
> I understand from this forum that this error means I haven't got
> sufficient
> privileges and that I have to ask my system administrator for more. I am
> my
> system admin. and have asked myself for more privileges. I have refused
> myself, telling myself that I am already logged on as the Administrator of
> this system, so no more priveleges are available. Should I fire myself and
> appoint a different adminstrator?

No, keep the administrator you have. He seems a reasonable fellow, is able
to keep a sense of humor even when faced with adversity, and understands the
chain of command when dealing with his boss (the system administrator).

>
> Or is there a more practical solution?
>
> btw I also get error code 0x8024200D on 1 update, which the KB tells me
> applies to problems installing SP2 on Vista. Is that my problem? That I'm
> using Win2K, instead of Vista, on my PIII -based THinkPad with 320 MB of
> memory? Or is the KB article wrong?

This error is a strange one, popping up in various places with some
differing causes/results. It is often displayed as a secondary or
background error code with other primary error issues. One possible fix is
to install/re-install the latest BITS and Windows Installer supporting
updates. You can download the BITS one here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

and the Installer one from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en


BTW, it has been a long time but I recall that the entire line of Thinkpad
laptops were notorious for having IBM-centric "quirks" when it came to
updating and modifying almost anything. If at all possible I would
recommend upgrading the hardware to something from the current century.

I hope something in the above helps. Sorry not to be more definite.

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....Sky
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X_Eyed_Bear wrote:
:: I get this error on installing 25 out 105 updates MS says are
:: necessary on my re-build of Win2k on my ThinkPad.
::
:: I understand from this forum that this error means I haven't got
:: sufficient privileges and that I have to ask my system administrator
:: for more. I am my system admin. and have asked myself for more
:: privileges. I have refused myself, telling myself that I am already
:: logged on as the Administrator of this system, so no more priveleges
:: are available. Should I fire myself and appoint a different
:: adminstrator?
::
:: Or is there a more practical solution?
::
:: btw I also get error code 0x8024200D on 1 update, which the KB tells
:: me applies to problems installing SP2 on Vista. Is that my problem?
:: That I'm using Win2K, instead of Vista, on my PIII -based THinkPad
:: with 320 MB of memory? Or is the KB article wrong?


0x8007F004 = STATUS_INSUFFICIENT_PRIVS

Error Code 0x8024200D is:
SUS_E_UH_NEEDANOTHERDOWNLOAD
The installer requires more data to be downloaded

Try manually downloading and installing the update in question.


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