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Old 04-01-2002
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Windows XP update site broken ?

Running XP Pro...at Windows update page I keep getting this error.

Quote:
Network policy settings prevent you from using Windows Update to download and install updates on your computer.
Then it says...access denied.

I Recently had to reinstall, since then no go. I installed right over win xp, no format etc.

I also see this in my windows update.log file in the windows folder.

2002-04-01 19:33:03 Success IUCTL Starting
2002-04-01 19:33:06 Success IUCTL Downloaded iuident.cab from http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v4/iuident.cab
2002-04-01 19:33:06 Success IUCTL Checking to see if new version of Windows Update software available
2002-04-01 19:33:06 Success IUENGINE Starting
2002-04-01 19:33:06 Success IUCTL Access to Windows Update has been disabled by administrative policy
2002-04-01 19:33:09 Success IUENGINE Shutting down

Is this a services problem ? I'm pretty sure my cable modem network settings are the same as before. BTW, I use
Client for Microsoft networks
Printer and file sharing. (share cable via router)
Net BEUI protocol (for my home networking)
Internet protocol TCP/IP

ICF firewall not on

Any ideas?

Thanks

Edit add: I have OEM corporate version. Don't/have never registered

Last edited by Boogie; 04-01-2002 at 08:53 PM..
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Old 04-01-2002
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i got the same version of Windows XP (OEM/Corporate License) and Windows Update is working fine for me. You may want to try it again..There may have been an issue with it earlier.
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Old 04-02-2002
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I have been trying since last Saturday.
One thing I'm gonna try tonite when I get home form work is....

See if I can find the Active X plugin and delete it.

Other than that, I'm clueless. Hopefully it's just their site and will be fixed soon.


BTW, does anyone know what this means ?

[COLOR=red]2002-04-01 19:33:06 Success IUCTL Access to Windows Update has been disabled by administrative policy [/COLOR]
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Old 04-02-2002
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Do you have a pirated copy of Windows?

Oh wait I think ive also had this problem before. Try setting everything in windows internet explorer to default settings.

Last edited by Amigosdefox; 04-02-2002 at 06:42 PM..
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Old 04-02-2002
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Do you have a pirated copy of Windows?


Quote:
Try setting everything in windows internet explorer to default settings.
Thanks for the idea, but still no go ! ummm

Come on you XP guru's
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Old 04-03-2002
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Enable Active Scripting in Internet Options -> Security -> Internet Zone.

& hey, thats what our OS Updates page is for
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Old 04-03-2002
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Thanks for the reply !

Active scripting was enabled aready.

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& hey, thats what our OS Updates page is for
You are sooo right ! I been there and done that.

Thank god .

Again, thanks for all the efforts
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Old 04-03-2002
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If you have a legit copy of XP, and adminstraitive rights, and have allowed system updates as Admin.
It is time for you to "phone home,ET!" (MS support)
Good Luck! bring food and water
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Old 04-03-2002
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hehe LOL

Ain't goin there
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Old 04-03-2002
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Well I just got on too and did my updates. It should be working.
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Old 04-04-2002
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Still no go URGGG
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Old 04-05-2002
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Originally posted by Boogie
Still no go URGGG
Boog,

Try going to the MS Support site. Here is the link.

MS Support

I did some digging around and found this article for you, see if this helps and solves your problem.

Quote:

SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to use the Windows Update site, you may receive an error message similar to the following:

Administrators Only (-2146828218) 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.


MS Article Q316524

The "Q" number is the article number, if the link is broken search for that article number. Hope this helps !!
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Old 04-05-2002
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boeingfixer
Thanks for taking your time to dig this out. I have already seen this and tried it. I also searched Google/groups for answers.

I'm not giving up...just need the time to persue it. Plus just bought Jedi Knight game =) There's always 3DS that has links for upgrades which doesn't leave me cold.

I also tried my idea of searching Active X stuff on my PC. The little time I had renaming files and messing around did not work either.

I WILL SOLVE THIS MICR$OFT !! HEHE

Again, thanks !
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Old 04-05-2002
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Problem solved ?

Well I found the problem. I think ?
Windows update site will scan now...it works about 80/20.

Here's what I found.
start/run/GPEDIT.MSC
User configuration
Administrative templates
Windows components
Windows update
This item was enabled

Now, why do I say it works 80/20 ?

Cause it is acting flakey. Sometimes the "page won't display", it will tell me to install selected updates then it will break and not complete the download ? But I will persavere !

I wanted to share this info. Found some other possible solutions by checking google/groups...a great resource BTW.

Boogie out
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Old 04-05-2002
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All is good now ! It works !


Boogie out
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Old 04-06-2002
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Originally posted by Boogie
All is good now ! It works !


Boogie out
Great to hear Boogie, If you have anything else, just ask, glad to help out !!
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Old 04-06-2002
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Thanks man..
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