You can allow Windows Updates for regular users by configuring their computers to use
update by schedule. Software Update Services is free and can be run on a W2K/W2003
computer running IIS on the network which makes upgrading of W2K/XP Pro domain
computers a lot easier. The link below shows how to use Group Policy to configure the
client for updates. It is meant for SUS but may also work if not using it. --- Steve