Update problems

[Jim Harkins]

When I go to the Micro$oft Windows update page, I get the following:

"Access Denied. Network policy settings prevent you from using Windows
Update to download and install updates on your computer. If you
believe you have received this message in error, please check with
your system administrator."

I"m confused. I'm not on a network, I'm the only user of this
computer, and the log-on screen only has one log-on name showing -
mine. What's happening? Why can't I update? This has only been
happening for the last week or so. Help!
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[Ramesh [MVP]]

Removes Policy Setting that disables Windows Update
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_winupd_netpolicy.htm

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"Jim Harkins" > wrote in message =
...
When I go to the Micro$oft Windows update page, I get the following:

"Access Denied. Network policy settings prevent you from using Windows
Update to download and install updates on your computer. If you
believe you have received this message in error, please check with
your system administrator."

I"m confused. I'm not on a network, I'm the only user of this
computer, and the log-on screen only has one log-on name showing -
mine. What's happening? Why can't I update? This has only been
happening for the last week or so. Help!
Mad? Subscribe to VITUPERATIONS - you'll get madder, and you'll like it!

[Jim Harkins]

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 22:32:59 +0530, "Ramesh [MVP]"
> wrote:

>Removes Policy Setting that disables Windows Update
>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_winupd_netpolicy.htm


I struck out. Downloaded as per instructions, and got the old standby
message: "Windows cannot open this file, etc...". I suppose I'm stuck
with a re-install...
Mad? Subscribe to VITUPERATIONS - you'll get madder, and you'll like it!

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Xref: kermit microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers:117407

Download the VBS file association fix and apply it:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/fileassoc/xp_vbs_file_association.zip

Now, run the VBS you downloaded earlier.

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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------------
Prevent Spyware from being installed:=20
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware Defence.htm
-------------------------------------------------


"Jim Harkins" > wrote in message =
...
On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 22:32:59 +0530, "Ramesh [MVP]"
> wrote:

>Removes Policy Setting that disables Windows Update
>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_winupd_netpolicy.htm


I struck out. Downloaded as per instructions, and got the old standby
message: "Windows cannot open this file, etc...". I suppose I'm stuck
with a re-install...
Mad? Subscribe to VITUPERATIONS - you'll get madder, and you'll like it!

[Jim Harkins]

On Sun, 1 Feb 2004 21:23:02 +0530, "Ramesh [MVP]"
> wrote:

>Download the VBS file association fix and apply it:
>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/fileassoc/xp_vbs_file_association.zip
>
>Now, run the VBS you downloaded earlier.

hat worked. Will see about the updating in a while. Thanx Muchly!
Mad? Subscribe to VITUPERATIONS - you'll get madder, and you'll like it!

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Most welcome.

--=20
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------------
Prevent Spyware from being installed:=20
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware Defence.htm
-------------------------------------------------


"Jim Harkins" > wrote in message =
...
On Sun, 1 Feb 2004 21:23:02 +0530, "Ramesh [MVP]"
> wrote:

>Download the VBS file association fix and apply it:
>http://www.dougknox.com/xp/fileassoc/xp_vbs_file_association.zip
>
>Now, run the VBS you downloaded earlier.

hat worked. Will see about the updating in a while. Thanx Muchly!
Mad? Subscribe to VITUPERATIONS - you'll get madder, and you'll like it!