I have this computer since Feb 2008, using Vista Home Premium and Small Business Office 2007 since then. I get Windows updates w/o problems but every attempt to update my Office programs, Microsoft displays that I must be an Administrator to get updates. If I go to User Accounts, my name shows with the Administrator title under it. Why is Microsoft Office update not seeing that I am an Administrator? ZoneAlarm, BitDefender, Scan with Spyware Doctor, AVG, SpyBot

Have you tried running the update with administrative credentials? i_Xp/VistaUser

"Administrative credentials"? Is this the same as running selecting Run as Administrator? I did that and did not make any difference. If not the same, how do I run with the "credentials"? ZoneAlarm, BitDefender, Scan with Spyware Doctor, AVG, SpyBot

What about a direct download versus an update?

Grey: Try the following Full Admin Account in Vista. Click the START menu In the RUN box type in CMD At Dos prompt, type in NET USER ADMINISTRATOR /ACTIVE:YES Log off the current account. Relog in on the new Administrator account. Right Now! Do not pass go do not collect $200, Put in a strong password on the account. Such as BaRbIe#93! This account gives supreme rights. Do your updates through this account. To turn off the account. Go to Start Go to Run Type in CMD At the dos prompt NET USER ADMINISTRATOR/ACTIVE:NO Geolew