Really is doing my head in now, it does anytime I want to install software
saying i need admin rights when i am logged in as an administrator grrrr
"Phil" <phil.hudson@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Still no joy, still same message appears
> "P. Di Stolfo" <paolodistolfo@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Hello,
>>
>> what if you try starting the installation exe files by right-clicking
>> them -> Run as administrator? It could help, please try and report back.
>>
>> Greetings,
>> P. Di Stolfo
>>
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>> "Phil" <phil.hudson@xxxxxx> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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>> Hi All
>>
>> I've recently bought a new pc with Vista installed on it so I am a bit of
>> a novice when it comes to Vista.
>>
>> The problem I have is trying to install software. I have been trying to
>> install office 2003 and it gets so far saying you dont have permission to
>> delete the registry key software\classes\.tif..... please make sure you
>> have permission to delete the relevant key or contact the IT dept.
>>
>> I have gone into the registry and on the key it mentions, gave myself
>> full control etc, then went into advanced and unticked include
>> inheritable permissions.... and ticked replace all existing
>> inheritable.... clicked on apply then it says registry editor could not
>> set security in the key currently selected, or some of its subkeys.
>>
>> I have done a search on yahoo for this message and the solution is to log
>> in as an administrator, thing is my account is an administrator account,
>> as is the other account on my pc. I have gone into users in control
>> panel, the only users i get are mine, my wifes account and the guest
>> account which is turned off.
>>
>> There is no administrator account listed, when i have tried to add one i
>> get a message saying the account in that name already exists.
>>
>> I have right clicked on computer and gone into manage but as its
>> different to XP cant see the folder for local users and groups.
>>
>> I have tried to install the Windows Vista software for my printer and I
>> get access is denied and have also tried to download windows messenger
>> and get access is denied.
>>
>> Anybody else had problems with permission problems in Vista? If so, where
>> you successful in fixing the problem, if so how? Also how do I get into
>> the local admin user id because a) I have never set a password up for it
>> and b) when at the main windows screen it only lists mine and my wife's
>> accounts?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Phil >