Vista - Need permission to perform..?

**speters1** · 06-05-2009

I am using Vista Business 64bit on a Mac Pro. This is my first time ever using Windows so it's taking me some time to get use to how it works. This is my computer and I am the only person who works on it. I have downloaded and installer application that I do not want to use. So I tried to delete it but I keep getting the message "you need permission to perform this action". How can I delete this?

**Brink** · 06-05-2009

Hello Speters1,

If you just needed to uninstall the program, then you can select it in Programs and Features instead to.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

**speters1** · 06-05-2009

I do need to do that for some, but others are just files that I downloaded and unzipped but did not install.

**JimJoe** · 06-05-2009

Vista has increased user access control. Just moving a text file can get the 'You don't have permission' popup. Speaking from first hand experience.

**Brink** · 06-05-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by speters1

I do need to do that for some, but others are just files that I downloaded and unzipped but did not install.

You might be able to take ownership of the file first, then be able to delete it afterwards.

06-05-2009	#1 (permalink)
speters1 Vista Business 64bit 10 posts	Need permission to perform..? I am using Vista Business 64bit on a Mac Pro. This is my first time ever using Windows so it's taking me some time to get use to how it works. This is my computer and I am the only person who works on it. I have downloaded and installer application that I do not want to use. So I tried to delete it but I keep getting the message "you need permission to perform this action". How can I delete this?
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06-05-2009	#2 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,093 posts	Re: Need permission to perform..? Hello Speters1, If you just needed to uninstall the program, then you can select it in Programs and Features instead to. Hope this helps, Shawn
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06-05-2009	#3 (permalink)
speters1 Vista Business 64bit 10 posts	Re: Need permission to perform..? I do need to do that for some, but others are just files that I downloaded and unzipped but did not install.
My System Specs

06-05-2009	#4 (permalink)
JimJoe Vista Home Premium 32bit 615 posts	Re: Need permission to perform..? Vista has increased user access control. Just moving a text file can get the 'You don't have permission' popup. Speaking from first hand experience.
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06-05-2009	#5 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,093 posts	Re: Need permission to perform..? Quote: Originally Posted by speters1 I do need to do that for some, but others are just files that I downloaded and unzipped but did not install. You might be able to take ownership of the file first, then be able to delete it afterwards.
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