windowsupdate workaround

I installed SP2 a week ago and didn't like the fact that I had to have
Automatic Update Service turned on for WindowsUpdate to work. When Microsoft
updated that site they only way it works if a few services I don't have
turned on are turned on (and I don't like having to restart my machine in
the default hardware profile just to check for updates).

I have found a work around to get to the old update site. Use this link to
go to the old catalog page (which the new site doesn't refer to anymore!)
and then you can use the link towards the bottom to go to the old windows
update site.

This way you can have your OS scanned and see if there are any updates that
need to be applied. You can then head back to the catalog and download them
and apply them when you feel they are not going to mess up windows to badly
.

http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...en/default.asp

The work around does not work for me

This is the messege that i get:

Administrators Only

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.

Note If you are running a Windows 2000 (except DataCenter), Windows XP, or
Windows Server 2003 operating system, you can run the local administrator
account on your computer without having to log off and then log on again.

To run as the local administrator in Windows XP or Windows Server 2003:


Click Start, and then click All Programs (or right-click Windows Update if
it is available).
Right-click Windows Update.
Click Run as on the menu that appears.
Do one of the following:
Enter the password for the administrator.
Enter the user name, domain name, and password of a different user account
that has administrative permissions on this computer.

To run as the local administrator in Windows 2000:


Click Start, right-click Windows Update, and then click Run As on the menu
that appears.
Do one of the following:
Enter the password for the administrator.
Enter the user name, domain name, and password of a different user account
that has administrative permissions on this computer.

If the option to run as the local administrator is not available:


Click Start, right-click Windows Update, and then click Properties.
Click the Shortcut tab, and then select the Run as different user check box.


And the problem is, that I am the Administrator!

I demand of you, Microsoft, that you allow your users to have the option of
doing manual Updates. You are not always dealing with inviciles, fraudster,
or children. I, and others to not appreciate to be treated like children. I
want to do things my way and certainly have those qualilifications. So,
please disclose the proper information as to how I can be able to Update my
Windows manually.

"pconejo2410" wrote:

>
> I installed SP2 a week ago and didn't like the fact that I had to have
> Automatic Update Service turned on for WindowsUpdate to work. When Microsoft
> updated that site they only way it works if a few services I don't have
> turned on are turned on (and I don't like having to restart my machine in
> the default hardware profile just to check for updates).
>
> I have found a work around to get to the old update site. Use this link to
> go to the old catalog page (which the new site doesn't refer to anymore!)
> and then you can use the link towards the bottom to go to the old windows
> update site.
>
> This way you can have your OS scanned and see if there are any updates that
> need to be applied. You can then head back to the catalog and download them
> and apply them when you feel they are not going to mess up windows to badly
> .
>
> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...en/default.asp
>
>
>

Doesn't work for me either. I wish that I could just get rid of all this
"administrator" crap. I am ONE user and NOT on a Network. I hate having
to have these stupid and useless multiple identities on my computer like
"All users", "Default users", etc. What a mess. HOW can I make this to
have just ONE and ONLY ONE identity?

Same with the networks stuff, I don't know who puts all this together
but it is also confusing. "Computers near me", "Computers near you",
"Local computers" etc, sheesh, who knows what to pick anymore.




"Serge" <> wrote in message
news:2FBD6C5B-C802-4A9D-B5A8-...
> The work around does not work for me
>
> This is the messege that i get:
>
> Administrators Only
>
> 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.
>
> Note If you are running a Windows 2000 (except DataCenter), Windows
> XP, or
> Windows Server 2003 operating system, you can run the local
> administrator
> account on your computer without having to log off and then log on
> again.
>
> To run as the local administrator in Windows XP or Windows Server
> 2003:
>
>
> Click Start, and then click All Programs (or right-click Windows
> Update if
> it is available).
> Right-click Windows Update.
> Click Run as on the menu that appears.
> Do one of the following:
> Enter the password for the administrator.
> Enter the user name, domain name, and password of a different user
> account
> that has administrative permissions on this computer.
>
> To run as the local administrator in Windows 2000:
>
>
> Click Start, right-click Windows Update, and then click Run As on the
> menu
> that appears.
> Do one of the following:
> Enter the password for the administrator.
> Enter the user name, domain name, and password of a different user
> account
> that has administrative permissions on this computer.
>
> If the option to run as the local administrator is not available:
>
>
> Click Start, right-click Windows Update, and then click Properties.
> Click the Shortcut tab, and then select the Run as different user
> check box.
>
>
> And the problem is, that I am the Administrator!
>
> I demand of you, Microsoft, that you allow your users to have the
> option of
> doing manual Updates. You are not always dealing with inviciles,
> fraudster,
> or children. I, and others to not appreciate to be treated like
> children. I
> want to do things my way and certainly have those qualilifications.
> So,
> please disclose the proper information as to how I can be able to
> Update my
> Windows manually.
>
> "pconejo2410" wrote:
>
>>
>> I installed SP2 a week ago and didn't like the fact that I had to
>> have
>> Automatic Update Service turned on for WindowsUpdate to work. When
>> Microsoft
>> updated that site they only way it works if a few services I don't
>> have
>> turned on are turned on (and I don't like having to restart my
>> machine in
>> the default hardware profile just to check for updates).
>>
>> I have found a work around to get to the old update site. Use this
>> link to
>> go to the old catalog page (which the new site doesn't refer to
>> anymore!)
>> and then you can use the link towards the bottom to go to the old
>> windows
>> update site.
>>
>> This way you can have your OS scanned and see if there are any
>> updates that
>> need to be applied. You can then head back to the catalog and
>> download them
>> and apply them when you feel they are not going to mess up windows to
>> badly
>> .
>>
>> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...en/default.asp
>>
>>
>>

OUTSTANDING !! Thanks much !! This is just what I was looking for. I have
saved this link as a favorites. I now have all of the updates listed that I
need to load. I really don't understand why MS is forcing every one to the
V5 site when a lot of users can't get there from here.

"pconejo2410" wrote:

>
> I installed SP2 a week ago and didn't like the fact that I had to have
> Automatic Update Service turned on for WindowsUpdate to work. When Microsoft
> updated that site they only way it works if a few services I don't have
> turned on are turned on (and I don't like having to restart my machine in
> the default hardware profile just to check for updates).
>
> I have found a work around to get to the old update site. Use this link to
> go to the old catalog page (which the new site doesn't refer to anymore!)
> and then you can use the link towards the bottom to go to the old windows
> update site.
>
> This way you can have your OS scanned and see if there are any updates that
> need to be applied. You can then head back to the catalog and download them
> and apply them when you feel they are not going to mess up windows to badly
> .
>
> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...en/default.asp
>
>
>