Access Denied errors during a service pack upgrade are mainly caused by insufficient user privileges , either for overwriting system files, or the Windows Registry, or both. Shit happens, bits get scrambled, permissions go awry! Don't worry, if that's the case we can fix it. When you upgrade the operating system to a new service pack level, new versions of system files overwrite older files of the same name. Also, new data about the upgraded files must be written to the machine-wide portions of the Windows Registry.
For reasons unknown, or due to file corruption, your logged in Administrative identity does not possess full control over all branches of the Registry, thus, you got an Access Denied message. An Administrator account should have complete control over all portions of the Registry, in order to upgrade the OS and major components.
Something happened that removed that level of permission from a branch of the Registry required to be writable in order to upgrade the service pack level. Another cause of this access denied failure is if the account you are logged onto is anything less than an administrator level account.
While operating as a Limited or Power User will protect you from most malware , it will not allow you to properly upgrade your operating system not even using "Run as". In fact, you may have to logon to the actual " Administrator " account to successfully perform this upgrade more info below. Finally, a possible cause could be from corrupted operating system files due to a Virus, Trojan, Rootkit, Spyware, or other Malware infection. You should scan your computer with all of the security applications you have installed on the computer, after updating them to the current definitions.
If you don't have any anti-virus or anti-spyware programs you can use an online scanner from Trend Micro. You can keep all of your devices protected from malicious programs and online exploits by purchasing and installing Trend Micro security programs and apps.
You may think you are the Administrator, but in reality you probably aren't. If your logged-in account identity is labeled "Computer Administrator" under Users and Passwords - Account Type it is in fact a member of what is known as the "Administrators Group. There is no account named "Administrator" on the Welcome screen! How do I access it? There are two ways to gain access to the actual "Administrator" account in both XP Home and Professional.
One way is to reboot the computer into "Safe Mode," where the actual "Administrator" account will be listed on the Welcome Screen. However, some programs won't install from Safe Mode and your networking may not be fully functional Safe Mode With Networking. Therefore, I recommend using the second method of accessing the true Administrator account - the Classic Windows Logon Screen , which will allow normal access to the Internet, with full Administrator privilges and the ability to install SP3 and run followup Windows Updates.
See my extended comments for directions for displaying the Classic Windows Logon and getting into the true Administrator account. While you can easily access it by rebooting into Safe Mode tap F8 during boot cycle , you can also access it via the Classic Windows Logon box, or screen.
Here's how. Super User is a question and answer site for computer enthusiasts and power users. It only takes a minute to sign up. Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. The only thing I can think of doing next is going into safe mode, and I'm not even sure if that will help. Try accessing the account as the system user and seeing if there are security settings as the system user.
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Learn more. Asked 10 years, 11 months ago. Active 8 years, 3 months ago. Viewed 22k times. I've tried deleting the file thru windows explorer, shift deleting the file, and doing an "rmdir" under a commandline for the BuildArtifacts directory.
Does anyone have any suggestions for how to resolve this error? Improve this question. Dave M 13k 21 21 gold badges 35 35 silver badges 45 45 bronze badges. CrimsonX CrimsonX 1 1 gold badge 1 1 silver badge 4 4 bronze badges. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Launch the command prompt. Start Run cmd [Enter] in command prompt, create a schedule to run cmd.
To create a schedule type the following line and hit enter. Since you are testing, check the time in your system try and add two or three minutes. Wait for the time you set for the schedule. After cmd.
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