update for win xp

I have win xp 2 on dell desktop and can't get auto updates because it tells
me I am not the administrator. BUT I AM!! certainly know how to set up
accounts. Any help would be appreciated.

Please post the exact (verbatim) error message(s) you receive. Also tell us
if you're referring to updating via Windows Update website or WinXP's
Automatic Updates function.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.org/

PatNM wrote:
> I have win xp 2 on dell desktop and can't get auto updates because it
> tells
> me I am not the administrator. BUT I AM!! certainly know how to set up
> accounts. Any help would be appreciated.

[Error number: 0x8DDD0002]
To install updates from this website, you must be logged on as an
administrator or a member of the Administrators group on your computer. If
you use Windows XP, you can see if you are an administrator by going to User
Accounts in Control Panel.

Note: If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings
might also prevent you using this website. Contact your system administrator
for help with updates.





"PA Bear" wrote:

> Please post the exact (verbatim) error message(s) you receive. Also tell us
> if you're referring to updating via Windows Update website or WinXP's
> Automatic Updates function.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.org/
>
> PatNM wrote:
> > I have win xp 2 on dell desktop and can't get auto updates because it
> > tells
> > me I am not the administrator. BUT I AM!! certainly know how to set up
> > accounts. Any help would be appreciated.
>
>

You receive an "Administrators only" error message when you try to visit the
Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316524/

Also see this archived post by my colleague TauArian:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...00634cafd3e569

===================================

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.org/

PatNM wrote:
> [Error number: 0x8DDD0002]
> To install updates from this website, you must be logged on as an
> administrator or a member of the Administrators group on your computer. If
> you use Windows XP, you can see if you are an administrator by going to
> User
> Accounts in Control Panel.
>
> Note: If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings
> might also prevent you using this website. Contact your system
> administrator
> for help with updates.
>
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>> Please post the exact (verbatim) error message(s) you receive. Also tell
>> us if you're referring to updating via Windows Update website or WinXP's
>> Automatic Updates function.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.org/
>>
>> PatNM wrote:
>>> I have win xp 2 on dell desktop and can't get auto updates because it
>>> tells
>>> me I am not the administrator. BUT I AM!! certainly know how to set
>>> up
>>> accounts. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks for all the suggestions......but nothing has fixed the problem. Will
just live with it.
Pat

"PatNM" wrote:

> [Error number: 0x8DDD0002]
> To install updates from this website, you must be logged on as an
> administrator or a member of the Administrators group on your computer. If
> you use Windows XP, you can see if you are an administrator by going to User
> Accounts in Control Panel.
>
> Note: If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings
> might also prevent you using this website. Contact your system administrator
> for help with updates.
>
>
>
>
>
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>
> > Please post the exact (verbatim) error message(s) you receive. Also tell us
> > if you're referring to updating via Windows Update website or WinXP's
> > Automatic Updates function.
> > --
> > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> > AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> > DTS-L http://dts-l.org/
> >
> > PatNM wrote:
> > > I have win xp 2 on dell desktop and can't get auto updates because it
> > > tells
> > > me I am not the administrator. BUT I AM!! certainly know how to set up
> > > accounts. Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> >

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from
Microsoft Product Support Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no-charge for
support calls that are associated with security updates. When you call,
clearly state that your problem is related to a Security Update and cite the
update's KB number (e.g., KB931678).

In other countries, see
http://support.microsoft.com/default...r=securityhome > "No-Charge
Support...for virus and other security-related" issues in right-hand menu
for localized contact information.

For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues,
visit the International Support Web site:
https://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
--
~PA Bear

PatNM wrote:
> Thanks for all the suggestions......but nothing has fixed the problem.
> Will
> just live with it.
> Pat
>
> "PatNM" wrote:
>
>> [Error number: 0x8DDD0002]
>> To install updates from this website, you must be logged on as an
>> administrator or a member of the Administrators group on your computer.
>> If
>> you use Windows XP, you can see if you are an administrator by going to
>> User Accounts in Control Panel.
>>
>> Note: If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings
>> might also prevent you using this website. Contact your system
>> administrator for help with updates.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear" wrote:
>>
>>> Please post the exact (verbatim) error message(s) you receive. Also
>>> tell
>>> us if you're referring to updating via Windows Update website or WinXP's
>>> Automatic Updates function.
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.org/
>>>
>>> PatNM wrote:
>>>> I have win xp 2 on dell desktop and can't get auto updates because it
>>>> tells
>>>> me I am not the administrator. BUT I AM!! certainly know how to set
>>>> up
>>>> accounts. Any help would be appreciated.