Hi I've just upgraded an ME machine to XP Pro. All went fine, but I've noticed I don't have rights to change anything anywhere even logged in as administrator. Also Windows Update does'nt work, and some software/patches have difficulty installing. Is this all connected. Any ideas welcome. Thanks Martin

Start with blackviper.com for the services setup for your machine. Please post back within 24 hours or I will delete the post from my follow up list. Thanks.

if it were my machine. I would install to a fresh HD fdisk and format then install. Dont forget to back up.

Hi Again Had a look in my Security Options in Admin Tools, and found that both entries: Accounts: Administrator account status Accounts: Guest account status say 'Not Applicable' and I cannot select any options as they are greyed out, any idea how to restore these functions? Thanks

You can try start-run-type SFC /SCANNOW. Note space between C and /. You will need the xp cd. This shold repair/replace any missing/corrupt files. Please post back within 24 hours or I will delete the post from my follow up list. Thanks.

Spot on Per! Is there a report generated somewhere so I can see what was corrected? Cool website by the way, I shall keep an eye on what you are doing there. Many thanks

No report that I an m aware of. It is part of the windows diagnostics. It' not my site, just a referral. Glad it worked. Please post back within 24 hours or I will delete the post from my follow up list. Thanks.