How change Group Policy Object

[K. Larsen]

XP Pro:
<<<<<Problem Description:
When you attempt to download updates, the process fails and the
Windows Update Log reads: "Access to Windows Update has been disabled by
administrative policy."
Resolutions:
Your group policies are set to prevent you from accessing Windows
Update. Contact your system administrator for further information. (The
Group policy object, "Remove all Access" to Windows Update was is
Enabled.)>>>>>>>

This is the help provided on this issue, but how do I get to this
Group Policy Object. I have tried Help and now I try newsgroups.
Anybody?

K. Larsen

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Start/run gpedit.msc

Expand User Config/Admin Templates/Windows Components/Windows Update

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[roger]

Hi K. Larsen,

Go to Run > gpedit.msc

Select user settings > administrative templates > System; check on the
right pane: Automatic Windows Update. Right click and choose
properties, there's a tab explaining how to modify it. This should be
either not configured or disabled in order to allow updates.

You should also check: User settings > Administrative templates >
Start menu and taskbar > 'Remove all access to Windows Update,' it
should be 'Not configured' or 'disabled.'

Hope this helps.