Administrator's rights altered


  1. jormaskk
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    Administrator's rights altered


    Greetings from Finland for the first time!

    HP Compag 615 + Win 7 Home Premium 32 bit SP1. Some day unexpectedly my privileges as administrator have changed. I have originally installed the OS and been administrator since then.
    I am using Avira Antivir Free, which is updated on daily basis.

    The mystery:
    1. I can't update some programs, which I have earlier installed, like Adobe Flash Player
    2. I can't install some new software, like latest version of Adobe Reader
    3. I can't run some software, which I have downloaded, like PE Builder,
    because "You need administrator rights".

    I hope you can help me in solving this fundamental dilemma!

    Many thanks in advance.

    jorma
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  3. Jacee
    Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
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    Have you tried right clicking on the program and selecting to run as Administrator?
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