Re: Microsoft update

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::: Sue P. wrote:
::::: everytime i try to run microsoft update i get this:
::::: [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.
:::::
::::: I triple checked my user account is marked administrator
::::: Can anyone help?
:::
:: "TaurArian" wrote:
:::
::: 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
:::
::Sue P. wrote:
:: Thank you for your help. I run Windows Vista. Could you please
:: repost what to do for Vista. I really appreciate it.



Sue, Now you know why we request that posters at least state what OS they're
using including SP level. This newsgroups deals with more than just Vista.

Courtesy of MS:-
Reset Internet Explorer settings
=============================
1. Please open Internet Explorer, click "Tools", and click "Internet
Options".
2. Switch to the "Advanced" tab.
3. Refer to "Reset Internet Explorer Settings" section, and click "Reset".
4. Click "Close" when the resetting process is complete.
5. Uncheck the "Enable third-party browser extensions" option in the
Browsing box.
6. Click "Apply", click "OK".


For more information, please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base
Article:

How to optimize or reset Internet Explorer 7
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936213/en-us

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