Re: Automatic Updates

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From: Mark L. Ferguson (marfer_mvpREMOVE_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 01/19/05


Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 08:31:56 -0600

I would take ownership of the whole C: drive.

HOW TO Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q308421

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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.txt
marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"Terry" <terry@rit.co.uk> wrote in message news:eL%23xFha$EHA.1188@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Hi all,
>
> I have a windows XP Pro machine that will not allow me access to the
> Automatic updates service. Even if I log on in safe mode as Administrator!!
>
> If I try to access this service I get and "Error 5: Access is Denied"
>
> The machine had various viruses on it which I have cleaned off, I tried
> updating to service pack 2 but this just made it worse so uninstalled it
> again.
>
> Any ideas would be greatly appreciated
>
> Terry
>
> 


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