Installing Kaspersky: No access to copy

M

MJ

Hi,

On my Vista, there is one activated administrator account (let's say
foo). I only use this account, and 'Administrator' account is
disabled. I turned off UAC.

I tried to install anti-virus program, Kaspersky 6.0 which claims
Vista compatible. Specific file name is kav6.0.2.614enTRIAL.exe.

But, in the middle of installation, error message pops up:
"Error 1304. Error writing to file C:\...\avp.exe, Verify that you
have access to that directory."

So, I've tried to install in 'Administrator' account (after enabling
in userpasswords2). Fortunately, it works well. Then, I logged in my
account foo, and confired that Kaspersky installed coreectly. Of
course, I could run Kaspersky in foo account.

However, after disabling Administrator account again, Kaspersky's
executable files are delete!

I can't figure it out what the hell access controls are like this.
Please help me.

Thanks.
 
M

MICHAEL

Right click the setup and select "Run as administrator".

Some users may disagree with what about to say,
that's fine. But, I believe most users would be better off
if they disabled UAC while they do the initial setting up
and customizing of their computer. After you've spent a day
or two getting your programs installed and your settings in
place, turn UAC back on. I have personally experienced
situations where using "Run as administrator" is just not
good enough. For a lot of program installs, they come in
some sort of container or package (whatever its called), and
when you run the setup it extracts its contents to a temp folder,
and then installs. Any executable that has been extracted and
then needs run to complete the installation, will not have the
same administrator elevation. In a perfect world where things
do what they are supposed to do, you'd be prompted to allow
the activity.... well, it doesn't seem to always work that way.
Either the program didn't ask or it's denied outright, and you don't
have a clue as to why the install actually failed.

In time, the software companies will have programs that work
better with Vista. Similar to the hardware companies coming out
with better drivers. In the meantime, a lot of us use trial and error
as our guidance.


-Michael
 

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