Updates not configuring!!!

In_for_a_Bargain

Hi keep getting notice of windows updates. Do the updates but then get a message saying "Updates not configured correctly. Reverting changes" So then I am back to square one cos the updates haven't actually been done. Apart from the annoying factor that I have to try and re-do them it takes about 3/4 of an hour to finish the revert changes part, and also I am going all through that for nothing. Please advice.

robmar0se

Assumingyou are running Vista or 7, have you seen this?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949358

In_for_a_Bargain

I have just tried the system restore as I cannot find my disc. It is now not letting me install the updates because it says I must be logged in as the administrator profile (which I am), so if anything the problem has gone worse, but thanks for your help

robmar0se

Again assuming win7, the admin account is disabled/hidden by default.

See here

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/507-built-administrator-account-enable-disable.html

In_for_a_Bargain

I'm actually on vista. Don't know if that makes any difference.

flossy_splodge

Sorry to hijack this thread but what EXACTLY is 'an elevated user command'?
In the two links in the above thread thisis referred to but I have no idea what this means. Help please?:o
Thanks.

smos585

Yes its the same in Vista and 7

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/enable-the-hidden-administrator-account-on-windows-vista/

flossy_splodge

smos585 wrote: »

Yes its the same in Vista and 7

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/enable-the-hidden-administrator-account-on-windows-vista/

Sorry, is this in response to my question as to 'what is....'?
Not yet after finding out how to do it, really want to know what it is first please?
Never heard the term but then I'm not a programmer:o

flossy_splodge

Link interesting however but still don't understand the terminology of 'elevated.....'. Thanks

f1charlie

You can get free support from Microsoft for Windows Update problems (and virus and malware) here:

http://supportservices.microsoft.com/support/services

It does require you allowing a techie to connect to your machine and take control, but they sorted out a problem I had with an update failing to install.

flossy_splodge

flossy_splodge wrote: »

Sorry to hijack this thread but what EXACTLY is 'an elevated user command'?
In the two links in the above thread this is referred to but I have no idea what this means. Help please?:o
Thanks.

So I say again.... What EXACTLY is an 'elevated user command'?
I don't have a need for a techie to 'remote in'; I don't have a problrem on my computer; I'm not trying to 'do' anything, I was just asking if anyone can explain the MEANING of the technical jargon in one of the links provided.