Re: Administrator Rights?

["Dana Morrow" <dmorrow5 () satx rr com>]

Thanks Caeser,

    Wasn't aware there was a newer site, but will check it out just the 
same.

regards,

Dana
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Caeser Augustus" <caeser.augustus () gmail com>
To: <security-basics () securityfocus com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 10:06 PM
Subject: Re: Administrator Rights?


> Hi,
>
> Windows update will not install ANY update if the Admin is not logged on.
> If you are running XP, then I have noticed that going through with the
> pre SP1 updates is a pain nowadays. They seem to download OK but fail
> to install.
> Manually installing the updates may be an option, but I also wonder if
> the XP systems are using the new V5 site or the older V4 one.
> On a seperate note, for the updates to work properly with the V5, an
> update is required. If WIndows update does not install it
> automatically then, you may install it seperately from
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b93356b1-ba43-480f-983d-eb19368f9047&displaylang=en
>
> And you may also have a look at
> http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_21220580.html
>
> Hope this helps:
>
>
>
> On 1 Dec 2004 03:31:58 -0000, dmorrow5 () satx rr com <dmorrow5 () satx rr com> 
> wrote:
> > I'd like to think I'm somewhat computer savvy, but this one escapes 
> > me...running XP, trying to run Windows Update. All but one or two updates 
> > will fail. I've done some research that suggested a necessary service may 
> > not have started, but this is not the case. When looking at the user 
> > account, they are designated as Administrator. However, Windows Update 
> > says it won't install the updates unless it's accomplished by an 
> > administrator. Any suggestions?