Administrator Logged in - not recognised

[Guin44]

The only account on my laptop is an Administrator account - but programs are
telling me that I am logged on with a Limited Account and either won't run at
all or run incorrectly. The main problem is SonicStage (for my MP3 player) -
my son deleted everything off it and I can't access the program to reload it!
Help please - I've just installed it onto the PC as well.

 

[John Bryntze]

Hello,
In Vista the accoutn named Administrator is disabled by default and the
first account you create during the installation of Vista is an
administrator, the rest will be limited normal account.

Which version of Windows Vista are you running? Home Basic? Home Premium?
Business? Ultimate?

Even if you log in with an account that is an ad,inistrator Vista has an
security function named UAC (User Account Control ) that protect strong
accounts as administrator to only use normal privileges when not needed more,
in your case you could try to disable UAC if you are using an administrator
account and still cannot run your program.
OR better right click on the exe file and in the tab Compability check the
box "always run as an administrator"

Let me know more about your computer settings and I'm sure we all here can
help you

 

[alexB]

Disregard the incompetent post by John Brynzte.

NEVER DISABLE User Account Control. It is a huge security threat. Malicious
software writers, perhaps like him are waiting for you to do just that.

You are not an administrator and you will never be. Administrator is an
OBJECT in Vista Operating System. Open Command Prompt and "run it as
administrator." Not: you are still not administrator ANYWHERE except this
Command Prompt control. Type lusrmgr.msc and hit Carriage Return. You will
get a GUI "Local Users and Groups." Examine it carefully. Among the users
there will be two users:" Administrator and you, the person who pay 3 grand
for this new machine. Now, expand the Groups thumbnail in the Left Pane.
Examine the Administrators Group. Not: it is not the Administrator up in the
users top half of the pane. It is a GROUP. You will find the only user
there: administrator. Again, it is an object, not you, you will never, ever
be an administrator.

However, you have an option to ADD yourselves to the Administrators group
and this is exactly what you MUST do to get more rights across your system.

After you've done so, you still will not have absolute freedom and in many
many instances you will have to resort to some additional steps which seem
painful at first but soon become your routine and you will enjoy them.

 

[Curt]

Best bet is to add a user with admin privileges.

Simply choose a name, make an account in control panel,
and grant them admin rights.

Then, make a user. user is the account you should
normally use except when doing admin tasks or an install.
Vista runs best that way.

Then look at the left side of the control panel, and click on
security. Make certain that the windows programs are
on. If you have a third party firewall, then leave the
firewall off, but windows defender and UAC should be on.

This will protect your machine, and help stave off the gremlins.

 

[John Bryntze]

Thank you very much AlexB for hinting I'm a Malicious Software Writer, very
nice.

Of course you can disable UAC (not recommended) but to find
out what is wrong you can temporary disable it, so your NEVER goes away.
UAC is causing some programs to not work.. installation of cisco vpn client
to give one example.

He don't have to be member of administrators group, he can elevate with
another account.

 

[alexB]

He should call Cisco and demand the blackbox to be Vista compatible. The
cheapest router of theirs is probably $1,500 and anything decent is in the
range of 12,000 - $25,000.

Disabling UAC is not an option. He should give them a good thrash, that's
it.

 

[John Bryntze]

We can end this off topic since you don't accept that in the real world you
need to disable UAC temporary to isntall none Vista ready software, like
Cisco VPN client... you prefer that they buy new hardware even if they have
hardware Cisco VPN 3000 concentraitor... good luck, you be very popular, just
because you don't accept a temporary disabling of UAC.. no you say "NEVER"!

Not all software is Vista capable yet, some are lazy or just wait until
Windows XP is totally out, or let work around as disabling UAC for one reboot
be ok.

Welcome to the real world outside the books!!

 

[alexB]

Well, if it is a responsible suggestion, I surrender. My apology. I still
have hard time believing Cisco could not handle Vista.

What would it do if he turns UAC for one boot, installs the VPN driver and
.... what is next? If it is not Vista compatible it won't work when you turn
it on either?

I am here as a curious student only at this stage, an inquiring mind, since
I haven't had a chance to work with big Ciscos at all.

 

[John Bryntze]

I agree with you that my first post looked kinda stupid since UAC SHOULD
always be active, but there a few times it can be good to TEMPORARY
deactivate it, not so fun or good, but useful.

Many companies have been lazy and haven't done Vista ready software, it is
sad and bad, but reality, let's hope 2008 brings better Vista software from
other vendors

Cisco VPN client needs only UAC to be disable during installation since it
goes down deep in the system, but after reboot to run the program UAC can be
activated again, maybe soon Cisco can release a well working Vista client.

Apology accepted, and let's have peace and help each other

 

[AlexB]

Thanks.

I agree with you that my first post looked kinda stupid since UAC SHOULD
always be active, but there a few times it can be good to TEMPORARY
deactivate it, not so fun or good, but useful.

Many companies have been lazy and haven't done Vista ready software, it is
sad and bad, but reality, let's hope 2008 brings better Vista software
from
other vendors

Cisco VPN client needs only UAC to be disable during installation since it
goes down deep in the system, but after reboot to run the program UAC can
be
activated again, maybe soon Cisco can release a well working Vista client.

Apology accepted, and let's have peace and help each other