This is what I get when I try to go to Win update. This is my computer at home. How do I fix this? Administrators Only 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. Note If you are running a Windows 2000 (except DataCenter), Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 operating system, you can run the local administrator account on your computer without having to log off and then log on again. To run as the local administrator in Windows XP or Windows Server 2003: Click Start, and then click All Programs (or right-click Windows Update if it is available). Right-click Windows Update. Click Run as on the menu that appears. Do one of the following: Enter the password for the administrator. Enter the user name, domain name, and password of a different user account that has administrative permissions on this computer. To run as the local administrator in Windows 2000: Click Start, right-click Windows Update, and then click Run As on the menu that appears. Do one of the following: Enter the password for the administrator. Enter the user name, domain name, and password of a different user account that has administrative permissions on this computer. If the option to run as the local administrator is not available: Click Start, right-click Windows Update, and then click Properties. Click the Shortcut tab, and then select the Run as different user check box.

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DianeW, You might also want to check, these things, in your Security Settings. That's in your IE. Tools, Internet Options, Security (Tab), Custom Level (Button) The things in red, should be marked. After doing the updates, you can put things back, the way they were. If you desire. ActiveX controls and plug-ins xxxRun ActiveX controls and plug-ins xxxAdministrator approved xxxDisable xxxEnable xxxPrompt xxxScript ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting xxxDisable xxxEnable xxxPrompt Scripting xxxActive scripting xxxDisable xxxEnable xxxPrompt Is this the first time, for updates? If so, there might be some more things, to mark. (change) Good Luck