Alyssa R. said:
On my new Windows XP program, every time I need to
install software, I recieve a pop-up saying that I need
administrator privileges to continue. I'm not too sure
what that entails, but this is a stand-alone computer
that isn't involved in a network of any other computers.
What should I do? Thanks
If you have yet to set an Administrator password go to
Start
Control Panel
Administrative Tools
Computer Management
In the Computer Management Window click to expand (on the left hand 'tree'
side) Local Users and Groups then click to highlight Users.
In the right hand details window all accounts should appear, including a
built-in Administrator account. Click to highlight that or another
Administrator account you may have created.
Now click on Action in the top menu bar. Then click on Set Password.
Now you have an Administrator account from which you can install
software. Unfortunately the default settings MS put into XPpro will only
install non-MS software for Administrators, not for Power Users or Users.
Considering MS strongly suggests most computer use be done, especially
net-surfing or email or newsgroups, be done as a non-administrator for
security reasons these default settings make things difficult. There is a
fix for this by configuring options MS left unconfigured by default. If you
need help with that or getting the Administrator account to appear in the
log-on window ask again if the Help & Support of the XP program are
inadequate.
PS: I haven't been looking here long but I have seen these problems over
and over here daily: don't feel dumb.
