Can't run program unless i'm admin..but im already admin

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Guest

Whenever I install this program onto my computer with vista on it, and then I
click it to run the program, it tells me I do not have the privleges to run
it, and to have the admin change the settings, however, I'm the admin on the
computer, wouldn't it already work? how can I fix this problem so that I can
use my program?

Thanks

Angie
 
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Ronnie Vernon MVP

Tor

When you use an administrator account in Vista, you are operating with
standard privileges. Any Vista compatible program should prompt you for
administrator credentials if it needs them to run.

If a program behaves in the way you describe, it is not Vista compatible.

To resolve this behavior, you can right click the programs shortcut and
select the "Run As Administrator" option. If this works, go back and right
click the shortcut and select Properties/Compatibility Tab. Place a check
mark in the Run As Administrator option. This should cause the program to
prompt you whenever it starts, noprmally.
 
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Guest

My friend has Vista and has this problem with Nortons update, I'm not sure
of the version of Nortons but it came pre-installed when she bought the
computer.

It downloads the update but then says she doesn't have the correct privilege
to install it but she is the administrator.
 
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Guest

I have the same problem. Clicking on run as admin does not work, it still
wants the administrator to login before it will let me upgrade the bios on my
computer. I AM THE ADMINISTRATOR! I don't want to click on a run as, I want
to log on as the administrator for MY computer. When I activate the Admin
logon and try again, get the same message. What is up with Microsoft
creating an ID I can't use but must use to complete certain things? This is
MY computer and I should have that login ability!
I've spent way too much time on this already. What do I have to do to
activate the hidden administrator login using a password that I generate?
 
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Ronnie Vernon MVP

Michael

You can unhide the Built-in Administrator account by doing this.

Go to Start and type: cmd.exe In the results, right click CMD.EXE and
select the Run As Administrator option.
In the command window, type the following.

net user administrator /active:yes

Press Enter.

Open Control Panel and double click User Accounts. Click Manage another
account. You should see the Administrator account there. Click Create
Password and assign it a strong password.

You can hide the administrator account by following the same steps and
substituting no for the yes in the command.
 
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Guest

Hey, I am having these problems aswell.

I am currently trying to play lotro, but I'm getting the error that I can't
open the data files, and need to check if they excist or that I have
permission to write to them. I right click and run as admin, I've taken
ownership of the folder, I've made sure I got all rights in security settings
for the folder, that the subfolders/files inherit the permissions, etc.
Been working with this for some time now, finally found this forum.

Basically, I see 2 possible sollutions.

1: Someone helps me to set the correct settings for the folder.

2: someone helps me to login as the built-in admin, like you are explaining
in this thread.

I'm having problems with your sollution though. Where do I click that I want
to run as admin? I've right clicked everything in the Run-window, and I can't
get the option to run as admin.
When I type in net user administrator /active:yes , it says that system
error 5 has occured, and that I have no access. Obviously because I don't
have admin rights with my ADMIN user. Could you help me further here? So
close now. :)

And why is Vista a babysitter for me? I miss XP badly.
 
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Ronnie Vernon MVP

Stoffi

Maybe an easier way to get the command prompt running in administrator mode
would be to click Start / All Programs / Accessories. Right click the
Command Prompt there and select the Run As Administrator option.
 
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Guest

Ah, ofc.

And it worked well, I got to login as the built in administrator. But Vista
still won't let me run the game I want to. Apparently, adminstrator don't
have write access to the files....
Is there any way I can deactivate the babysitter-functions? I'm an adult, I
can be responsible for what I do to my comp and don't need any babysitter
deciding everything for me. :)
Or a another way to get around this and solve it.

- stoffi
 
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Ronnie Vernon MVP

Stoffi

You need to go to the website of that game developer and check for any
updates they may have for Vista. They should also be aware of any known
issues with Vista.

Please do not trash your system just for the sake of making an incompatible
game work.
 
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Guest

Hey.

Yes, they are aware of this error and have FAQ's on how to fix this Vista
problem. But it won't do the trick for me. I've been talking to support for
many days, and they have been trying to help. This is a Vista problem, not a
game problem.

Another user has tipped me though, to install the game in my user directory.
If I don't have admin rights there, I'm considering trashing Vista for XP.
I've worked as a network admin(apprentice), mostly with Win2k and WinNT, and
I've never had problems like this with any of the versions of 2k, NT or XP.

But I see plenty of ppl who got the same problems as I do. Vista won't allow
them to run their own files, despite the fact that they are admins!
I truly hope Microsoft will fix this flaw, that makes its users 2 year olds
who can't be trusted anything.

Thx for trying to help btw.
 
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Ronnie Vernon MVP

Stoffi

I'm really sorry that your having problems with this game, but what you are
experiencing is a typical response from a developer who will not update
their software unless a "revenue model" can be implemented (Revenue Model:
Work that can be performed that will generate a profit).

When a developer states that a product is compatible with a new operating
system, they need to stand behind that statement and provide help for
everyone who bought the product.

Microsoft provides an almost unlimited amount of free resources for
developers to help make their products compatible with any new operating
system they release. This help for Vista compatibility has been available
for several years.
 
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Guest

Hi Ronnie,

I'm having a similar problem with administrator privileges. When I try to
change the automatic update settings from Start --> Control Panel --> Windows
Update --> Change settings , the options for "Install updates automatically,"
"Download updates but let me choose whether to install them," "Check for
updates but let me choose whether to download and install them," and "Never
check for updates" are all grayed out. There is a yellow information bar at
the top saying "Some settings are managed by your system administrator" with
a link to "more information," but all it says in effect is to contact the
system administrator. I am the administrator and the only user on this
computer; what is preventing me from being able to change the automatic
update settings? Thanks!

Andrew
 
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QuickSilverbuddyoceanblue

AMEN Brother!!!!!!! I just need a place to put my password. And they provide
it!!!!
 

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