Error Message: Service Pack Setup Error (185508)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6a
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP4
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP6
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP6a
This article was previously published under Q185508 SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to install Service Pack 4 for Windows NT 4.0, you may
receive the following error message:
Service Pack Setup Error. You do not have permission to update Windows
NT. Please contact your system administrator.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you run the Update.exe file from a folder other
than the Update folder. The Update.exe file must be run from the Update
folder.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, run the Update.exe file from the Update folder.
The affected files are Update.exe and Update.inf. These files must be in the Update folder or the error messages will occur.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 5/14/2003 |
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Keywords: | kberrmsg kbFEA kbinfo kbsetup KB185508 |
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