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Irunongames

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Ok. I try to install a file. I get the "the admin has set policys to prevent this install" I am the admin. What do I do? Also it's a installer package so I can't click "run as admin"
 

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I have this issue on my wife's desktop.
Somehow you have corrupted the user file, and it doesnt see you as having the priviledge to install/modify. You may also notice this problem when you try to uninstall programs. This can also be a result of older Programs not compatible with Vista UAC, thus no priviledge elevation prompt, but User corruption is more likely.

There are Three ways to fix this:
1. Do a fresh reinstall of Vista
2. Take Ownership
3.(this is the workaround I use) disable UAC to install/uninstall the particular program, then re-enable UAC (as this is a very necessary security feature of Vista).
 
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    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
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    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
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    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
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    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
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    Realtek HD
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Thanks! I did everything besides re-install vista because I lost my CD -
-_-
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway: GM5472
    CPU
    AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ (2 CPUs), ~2.
    Memory
    4
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 3650
    Cooling
    Dynex
    Keyboard
    Dynex
Do a fresh reinstall of Vista
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Whats stupid advice

@Irunongames

three explanations:

1.really program non-compatbile with Vista
2.As a error messages says - restrictions in policies keys
3.Some viruses

for the 1 reason

I.Try install program in safe mode
II.Try enable build-in administrator and from this account try to install this program if this program is really worth to do - normally you shouldn't work on build-in administrator account,or better and more safe way:try install program from SYSTEM account:
Download PsTools PsTools
and extract psexec.exe and place this file in C:\Windows\System32
run cmd.exe with administrative previlliges (right click on cmd.exe as administrator) and type

psexec -s -i -d "<path to setup file>
(see also descriptions PsTools)

for the 2 reason

I.Check you have in registry following key

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer

if you have this key remove it + restart

II.Try to reset all restrictions:How do I restore security settings to the default settings?

for 3 reason (it can combined with policies restrictions also)
you have to scan your system,because scanning on allive system is not credible you have to use liveCD with antivirus

I.Burn this livecd Index of /devbuilds/RescueDisk/
boot it and scan
II.Sometimes even you have already removed viruses after them can remains any restrictions ->in this way follow to point 2.II
 

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Flavius I disagree with you.

Resetting of the security settings will only work if there exists a restore point for the old settings-chances are this restore point no longer exists.

This actually is a secpol/Group Policy issue with the User account, and it is not necessary to download and run 3rd party apps (psexec.exe which is a Unix based command line tool for Windows NT and 2000 which mimics the User/Admin utilities already available in Vista, and is redundant i.e., list system info, kill running processes, dump even logs, change user passwords, etc.)

This is most likey not related to a Viral infection. For someone not Computer/software savvy troubleshooting and repairing secpol/Group Policy/User account corruption/errors is more time-consuming and troublesome than just backing up data and reinstalling the O/S when a restore point will not resolve the issue.

Again, I suggest the following troublshooting/workarounds:

1. Take Ownership and check group policy settings in gepedit.msc (secpol.msc is not available in your version of Vista)
2.(Or use this workaround) disable UAC to install/uninstall the particular program, then re-enable UAC (as this is a very necessary security feature of Vista).
3. As a last resort, do a fresh reinstall of Vista (borrow a disk)
 
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System One

  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
rive0108 said:
Resetting of the security settings will only work if there exists a restore point for the old settings-chances are this restore point no longer exists.
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This is possible but nothing to lose try it - sometimes it work.He can also try it manually directly reset in registry http://www.vistax64.com/general-discussion/185296-unable-add-printer-need-help-asap.html#post854047,and check this key

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer

I know if really exist restrictions in policies keys -there are in this key.He can remove this key if really exist

This actually is a secpol/Group Policy issue with the User account, and it is not necessary to download and run 3rd party apps (psexec.exe which is a Unix based command line tool for Windows NT and 2000 which mimics the User/Admin utilities already available in Vista, and is redundant i.e., list system info, kill running processes, dump even logs, change user passwords, etc.)
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Yes I know.I don't use psexec to these things,only to see registry which only SYSTEM account have full access without changing ownership,permissions.Of course I can use also at command but I think psexec is much comfortable

This is most likey not related to a Viral infection.
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Only -most.Nothing to lose to check it also.If I don't have right (It is very possible) -sorry!

check group policy settings in gepedit.msc (secpol.msc is not available in your version of Vista)
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There is no also gpedit.msc in Vista Home Premium - only for Bussiness,Ultimate and Enterprise What's New in Group Policy in Windows Vista
 

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You're right about gpedit.msc- Its not included in premium.
The easiest wayto troubleshoot (suggested by barman58) is to create another admin account and see if the "the admin has set policys to prevent this install" issue occurs.
This will determine if it is in fact a corrupted User Account.
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
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