Can't use Windows Update "Administrators Only" Prob.

[AO]

Hello, I have Windows XP pro and cannot access Windows
Update. When I try to access Windows Update on the net,
the site keeps giving me an "Administrators Only" page
saying that I have to be an administrator. I am the sole
user for this computer, so I should have administrator
priviledges. I am aware that it might have something to
do with my internet/network settings.

I have tried to follow the article:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-
US;316524

However, I experience problems in certain steps.
For Example:
- Step 11,12: I check the box for "Replace permission
entries on all child objects", but when I click "ok"
then "yes" on the confirmation window, it still stays
unchecked.

- Step 14.7: I use a DSL connection, so I tried the LAN
settings route. However, the proxy fields are blank, so
I get a warning "The proxy server you've chosen to use
are blank. This prevents access to the internet. Do you
want to turn off the proxy connection?" Choosing
either "yes" or "no" results in nothing happening.

- Step 16: I don't even know where this "command prompt"
they are describing is.


Thanks for reading this and any help you guys can give!

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Some further links for you to consider.

Another cause for Administrator only message can occur if a program on your
computer is intercepting the Windows Update process.
It may be worth checking out this article
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;241234

Windows Update Troubleshooter
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
When trying to access the Windows Update Website you receive "Administrator
only" error message WinXP only

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=326686
"Windows Update Was Disabled by Your System Administrator" Error Message

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_winupd_netpolicy.htm
Removes Policy Setting that disables Windows Update - Windows XP
If you receive the following error:
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.