getting Administrator permission


  1. wwarren777
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    getting Administrator permission


    I'm trying to download Maxtor backup software and it refuses to let me install in Program Files folder. It says I need permission from the Administrator...that's me (this is a single computer at home), but I don't know how to give/get that permission. Can anyone give me the steps to get there? Thanks so much. Merry Christmas!!
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  3. ickymay
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    win7 ultimate / virtual box
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    wwarren777 said:
    I'm trying to download Maxtor backup software and it refuses to let me install in Program Files folder. It says I need permission from the Administrator...that's me (this is a single computer at home), but I don't know how to give/get that permission. Can anyone give me the steps to get there? Thanks so much. Merry Christmas!!
    right click the file and select "run as administrator"
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  4. wwarren777
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    getting Administrator permission


    Thanks for that, ickymay, I will try it.
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  6. imranprince79
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    windows 7 ultimate x32
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    hi :) .. I hav changed my os from windows xp to windows 7 ultimate x32bit , i copied some files(videos,photos)from desktop to d\: before changing os,but nw wen i try to open those files or copy to external harddrives it is showing a message ''you have to take permission from administator to allow this action'' ..i dont knw why it is showing like this... Please help me to solve this problem..
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