SH> In the "shortcut" settings for Windows Update, my target is set as:
 SH> %SystemRoot%\system32\wupdmgr.exe
 SH> The program starts in: %HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH%
 SH> Make sure that the user who owns the program (see Security) is an
 SH> administrator who has Full Control rights.

I checked the shortcut settings for the Win updates. I show the same info 
that you posted. I'm also set as the owner and nothing is set to deny 
access...

Dale

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