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    Vista Problems with games

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Onimun, Aug 28, 2007.

  1. Onimun

    Onimun Notebook Consultant

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    Hello everyone

    Ok when i start a game on my Vista Enables Comp, i get n error message that pops up that says that i dont have the account ability to play a game even though i am the administrator. This error message pops up when i start xfire. Anywas suggestions are appreciated.
     
    Onimun, Aug 28, 2007
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    Onimun Notebook Consultant

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    Help help help
     
    Onimun, Aug 28, 2007
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    try right clicking the icon that launches the game or application and go to properties.

    Then from there go to the top tabs and select compatability, and check the box that says "run as administrator"

    That should fix you up.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Aug 28, 2007
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    qhn Notebook User

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    turn UAC off would also help

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 28, 2007
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