How do I find an error message from an error number

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I recive error message 0x8DDD0002 when running UPDATE. How does one find the
text for this secret message or any message for that matter?
 
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/
Error number: 0x8DDD0002
To install items from Windows Update, you must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the
Administrators group. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also
prevent you from completing this procedure.
You receive this message even though you are already logged on as an administrator or a member of
the Administrators group.


0x8DDD0002 = ErrorNotAdmin

Error 0x8DDD0002 – incorrect permissions for the %windir%\softwaredistribution folder. Possible fix:
Reset the permission on the softwaredistribution folder

WinXP Pro :-

1. Open windows explorer, locate c:\windows\softwaredistribution folder.
2. Right-click on the folder, choose properties. Click on the security tab.
3. Make sure Administrators and System have full control.
4. Click on the advanced button and put a checkmark in "Replace permissions entries on..."
5. Click on the owner tab, select Administrators and check "Replace owner on subcontainers and
objects."
6. Now make sure "automatic updates" and "BITS" services are started. If they are not started, then
start them.
7. Try WU again.

WinXP Home you must boot into safe mode and login as administrator and then perform the above steps
1 – 7.
 
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