System administrator problem


  1. longshanks62
    Posts : 21
    windows 7 and XP
       New #1

    System administrator problem


    Hi,
    I have tried to install a program (inksave) and got this message" Windows installer"
    "The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation"
    I am the only user on my PC so I am the administrator.
    can anyone advise please
    regards
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  3. DustSailor
    Posts : 2,588
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
       New #2

    Hello shank, and welcome to Sevenforums!

    Here are some things you might try:
    Error: “The System Administrator Has Set Policies to Prevent - Microsoft Answers

    If that doesn't work, try this one (the registry edit): the system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation - Microsoft Answers WARNING! Be extremely careful when in the registry. If you don't know how to do it, don't!
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  4. longshanks62
    Posts : 21
    windows 7 and XP
    Thread Starter
       New #3

    Thanks for your reply.
    the problem I now have is locating the local group policy settings, I am advised to go to Admin tools and click on local security settings, then software restrictions policies, but there is no reference in admin tools section.
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  6. DustSailor
    Posts : 2,588
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
       New #4

    Do you have Win 7 Pro or higher? Otherwise, you cannot. And you can simply type that text into the start menu search to find it.
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  7. longshanks62
    Posts : 21
    windows 7 and XP
    Thread Starter
       New #5

    No I have win 7 home premium
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  8. Jacee
    Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
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    See this How to Enable “Group Policy Editor” (gpedit.msc) in Windows 7 Home Premium, Home Basic and Starter Editions? - Tweaking with Vishal
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