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    administrator-level account in Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by :mike:, Jun 21, 2007.

  1. :mike:

    :mike: Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello!

    Have one question... I installed new program on Vista today and when I try to open it the following window apears...

    To start this application for the first time or to activate, log in using an administrator-level account. From then on, you can use any user account to start this application.​


    The problem is that I am the only user and my account is an administrator account! I even tried to add another administrator account and changed mine to normal user, but it would still not work... :nah:

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks.
     
    :mike:, Jun 21, 2007
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    I turned User Accoun Control off and it worked! :spinny:
     
    :mike:, Jun 21, 2007
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  3. System64

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    I would not recommend turning off UAC.

    Right click on the program's executable, and click properties. Check "Run as administrator" and apply it. Try the program again.
     
    System64, Jun 21, 2007
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    Or just right click on the shortcut and choose "Run as administrator"
    BTW what program is it? I remember seeing that message somewhere but don't remember which program was it.
     
    jimc, Jun 21, 2007
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