M Micheal May 30, 2004 #1 I am trying to download the windows update and it keep asking for my adminstrator password I don't remember what it is
I am trying to download the windows update and it keep asking for my adminstrator password I don't remember what it is
R Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers May 30, 2004 #2 Hi Michael, http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/ There are several solutions to this issue, most of which revolve around having a third party firewall running in addition to the native one. -- Best of Luck, Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby! Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
Hi Michael, http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/ There are several solutions to this issue, most of which revolve around having a third party firewall running in addition to the native one. -- Best of Luck, Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby! Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
S Sharon F May 30, 2004 #3 I am trying to download the windows update and it keep asking for my adminstrator password I don't remember what it is Click to expand... If your Windows was preinstalled, the password has probably never been established. Try leaving the password field blank. How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your Password Expires http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;321305 Consider logging on with an administrator account and then visiting the Windows Update site. Once the updates are completed, log off and go back to using your everyday account.
I am trying to download the windows update and it keep asking for my adminstrator password I don't remember what it is Click to expand... If your Windows was preinstalled, the password has probably never been established. Try leaving the password field blank. How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your Password Expires http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;321305 Consider logging on with an administrator account and then visiting the Windows Update site. Once the updates are completed, log off and go back to using your everyday account.
