I can't activate Microsoft Update in Windows 7.

My Windows Update (from Control Panel) screen says "you receive updates: for Windows only."  If I click on 'Get updates for other Microsoft products.  «More» I am sent to http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp with a message that it is only available for administrators only (I am logged on as administrator).  Otherwise, if I click on "Edit settings" on Windows Update screen, I can Change settings screen but the list of options and checkboxes is shorter than on my other PC Windows 7 and in particular there is no option to include updates to other Microsoft software.

Assistance with these options available would be very appreciated.

Running Win7 Home Premium 64-bit with Office 2007.

Thank you very much

Paul

Okay, I don't know how or why, but install Microsoft Silverlight solved the problem.  A window appeared at the end of the installation with a check box saying something like "updated Microsoft Silverlight and other Microsoft products".  I checked the box, open Windows Update in Control Panel and it now says "you receive updates: for other products from Microsoft Update and Windows.

Yay!

See you soon,.

Paul

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