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    Can not install new BIOS on E1705~~

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mcdyess, May 10, 2006.

  1. mcdyess

    mcdyess Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just download the MP061A01.EXE which is the Dell Inspiron 9400/E1705 System BIOS, i try to install it, but when I run the exe file, it said 'program access denied, make sure you are logged in as an administrator.'

    The thing is I am the only one user of my laptop, of course I am running the windows as a administrator, why I can not install the bios?

    Systems: Dell Inspiron 9400/E1705 Series
    Version: A01
    Build Date: 03/17/2006

    Intel 945GM Graphics Video BIOS version 1264

    The bios of my laptop right now is:

    Systems: Dell Inspiron 9400/E1705 Series
    Version: A00
    Build Date: 12/17/2005

    Intel 82945GM Graphics Video BIOS version 1264
     
    mcdyess, May 10, 2006
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Windows doesn't think you are an administrator. Log in using the administrator account you created during the install process.
     
    kegobeer, May 10, 2006
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    nick_danger Notebook Consultant

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    Odd, I was able to upgrade A00 to A01 without logging in as "Administrator". Something is limiting your account...
     
    nick_danger, May 10, 2006
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    mcdyess Notebook Enthusiast

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    So, what should I do?
     
    mcdyess, May 10, 2006
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    check in the control panel module 'Users' and see what users are setup...
     
    deadstone2706, May 10, 2006
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    just create a new user account, then right click the .exe and "Run as..." then click the second box and type in your administrator and password of that account and it will work great :)
     
    Aivyn, May 10, 2006
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    mcdyess Notebook Enthusiast

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    Still not working :( I tried your way, I tried log in as the administrator, and same thing comes out 'Program access denied, please make sure you are logged in as as administrator' sigh......
     
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    Did you reinstall the operating system after you got your 1705? If not, follow SouthernGirl's install guide. I'm betting this is also related to your flash drive problem.
     
    kegobeer, May 10, 2006
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  9. mcdyess

    mcdyess Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's what i am thinking, thank you kegobeer.
     
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  10. kegobeer

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    If you haven't reinstalled XP yet, I recommend doing so. I had an odd admin issue for a particular piece of software that was solved in a similar fashion.
     
    kegobeer, May 10, 2006
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