Admin access problems installing / using apps

Posted: 01-31-2007, 11:40 PM

wynd_walker

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Twice now I've had the same problem; first while trying to install HP Camera
software, I'm got the "please log back in on an administrative account"
message. I have no option to enter a username or password, and the install
fails every time. I can find no option anywhere in the control panel to fix
this.

Just a few minutes ago, I got the same pop-up when the media player was
accessed, but this time I was given the option to enter an administrative
name and password, which, after doing so, worked fine and allowed the app to
proceed.

This is a personal computer, purchased yesterday with Vista Home Basic
already installed, and both accounts on the comp are administrative with full
security permissions. What's going on with this, and is there a way to stop
these pop-ups, and also to allow my camera software to install?

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Jimmy Brush

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Re: Admin access problems installing / using apps

Posted: 02-01-2007, 01:15 PM

Hello,

If a program is complaining about needing admin rights, right-click the
program and click Run As Administrator.

In Windows Vista, programs that do not request administrator privileges from
you (via a "Windows needs your permission to continue" prompt) DO NOT
receive admin privileges.

This security feature allows non-admin software to run with reduced
privileges and also makes sure that you know about and authorize a program
that needs admin power to run.

Unfortunately, some non-Vista-compatible programs may need admin power but
won't request it; instead, they will fail or give you an error, such as the
one you describe. You will need to explicitly give these programs permission
to run by right-clicking them and clicking Run As Administrator.

You can turn off this security feature disabling "UAC" in the user accounts
control panel; however, this will turn off many other important security
improvements in Vista, including Internet Explorer Protected Mode, and is
NOT recommended.

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- JB
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

Windows Vista Support Faq
http://www.jimmah.com/vista/

Chaz

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Re: Admin access problems installing / using apps

Posted: 02-04-2007, 06:34 AM

hi i am having similar issues but i even get error when i try to run as
administrator i dont get the popup anymore to ask for permission anything
that needs admin i cannot do and i am the system admin and no other accts

Jimmy Brush

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Re: Admin access problems installing / using apps

Posted: 02-04-2007, 05:02 PM

Has anything changed on your computer since you stopped receiving the
popups?

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- JB
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

Windows Vista Support Faq
http://www.jimmah.com/vista/

Chaz

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Re: Admin access problems installing / using apps

Posted: 02-04-2007, 07:54 PM

no nothing has changed unless vista updated something without my knowledge i
rebooted and when it booted back up it wasnt asking for permission its very
frustrating i cant even change the time on the toolbar clock any ideas
"Jimmy Brush" wrote:

> Has anything changed on your computer since you stopped receiving the
> popups?
>
>
> --
> - JB
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
>
> Windows Vista Support Faq
> http://www.jimmah.com/vista/
>

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