Really SOrry Guys

[Rayven]

OK, so I am new to this place, (obviously so) and am not sure where to post this thread, so I will start here

I have Windows 7 Ultimate and am trying to install Office 2007 Enterprise Edition. When i pop in the bloody CD, it says "Can't Run. You must be an Administrator to install Office 2007".

This is my computer, I am the only admin on it. Under the manage Computer option, all checks are ticked (Read, Write, Modify, etc...). I am in the Group, Administrators. So what the bloody hell is the deal here, why am I not being recognized as an Admin? And furthermore, how can I tell this blasted lump of circuits that I AM the admin?

Thank you in Advance, Gentleman

Rayven

 

[Jacee]

Read this: Enable the (Hidden) Administrator Account on Windows 7 or Vista :: the How-To Geek

 

[Rayven]

Read this: Enable the (Hidden) Administrator Account on Windows 7 or Vista :: the How-To Geek

Hmm I read that, and thank you, but that is old new to me. I am not trying to be rude, but to clarify: Are you saying that in order to install some things, I have to install it from the Built-In Admin Account? Hmm if thats so that is ridiculous. Ok, thank you

 

[Barman58]

Navigate to the installer on the CD - setup.exe or setup.MSI or similar.

Right click on the file and select "run as administrator"

This is due to the dual nature of the admin accounts on win7 (and vista), takes a little getting used to but the added security can prevent malware from completely trashing a machine.

If you wish to have the system run more like XP you can switch off UAC but I would always suggest you try to get used to the improved security

 

[Rayven]

And just to clarify again, I KNOW that I can do it from that worthless hidden account.... I am just curious as to WHY I would have to log out and into that account to install a Word Processor on my own blasted System.... Im not really looking for more suggestions of that blasted account, I just want to know if there is any other way I can enable my account... the admin.... to have basic blasted privs to install stuff

 

[Rayven]

Navigate to the installer on the CD - setup.exe or setup.MSI or similar.

Right click on the file and select "run as administrator"

This is due to the dual nature of the admin accounts on win7 (and vista), takes a little getting used to but the added security can prevent malware from completely trashing a machine.

If you wish to have the system run more like XP you can switch off UAC but I would always suggest you try to get used to the improved security

Ugh sorry... as soon as I posted, yours popped up. I did that as well, and it did indeed work... But yesterday, I have Windows 7 Home Premium and DIDNT have to do that. Now that I have Ultimate, I do.. I dont understand why that is. Thank you again

 

[Barman58]

The UAC security in Premium and ultimate should operate the same - although sometimes the actual installer is written to ask the user for "elevation" to Admin rights and can thus appear to work differently.

 

[Rayven]

The UAC security in Premium and ultimate should operate the same - although sometimes the actual installer is written to ask the user for "elevation" to Admin rights and can thus appear to work differently.

I cannot express to you my sheer and utter hatred and loathing for all of Microsofts less than efficient products. Thank you for your help.

 

[nate42nd]

The UAC security in Premium and ultimate should operate the same - although sometimes the actual installer is written to ask the user for "elevation" to Admin rights and can thus appear to work differently.

I cannot express to you my sheer and utter hatred and loathing for all of Microsofts less than efficient products. Thank you for your help.

I wonder sometimes why one would use MS products if they hate them so much. I would download Ubuntu 9.1 right now and try that.....see how much "better" that is. Good luck

 

[Rayven]

The UAC security in Premium and ultimate should operate the same - although sometimes the actual installer is written to ask the user for "elevation" to Admin rights and can thus appear to work differently.

I cannot express to you my sheer and utter hatred and loathing for all of Microsofts less than efficient products. Thank you for your help.

I wonder sometimes why one would use MS products if they hate them so much. I would download Ubuntu 9.1 right now and try that.....see how much "better" that is. Good luck

Lol try lack of options buddy... u get that right?

 

[slithernet]

People usually get angry at things that they do not understand....everyone should be angry at MS because of the idiots try'in to put malicious software on your machine.... btw ubuntu 9.10 is good 2.

 

[Barman58]

I actually do blame Microsoft for a lot of the confusion and many of the issues surrounding users running as admin.

I come from a professional IT background involving Client-Server networks where it would be unheard of for a user to run an administrator account as their default.

When Microsoft combined their Professional and home product lines with the release of XP They chose the easy route of making the first default user an admin without any advice the user on the "Best Practice".

This has led to developers, users, and the malware writers to expect the presence of the Admin user.

The abuse of the Admin user by malware has led Microsoft to implement UAC to try to move the user to adopt the old safer practice of a standard user elevated to admin only when needed.

personally I find UAC as a benefit which allows me to more easily work to my "normal" policy, but I can sympathise with those users who find it annoying

 

[Zidane24]

I actually do blame Microsoft for a lot of the confusion and many of the issues surrounding users running as admin.

I come from a professional IT background involving Client-Server networks where it would be unheard of for a user to run an administrator account as their default.

When Microsoft combined their Professional and home product lines with the release of XP They chose the easy route of making the first default user an admin without any advice the user on the "Best Practice".

This has led to developers, users, and the malware writers to expect the presence of the Admin user.

The abuse of the Admin user by malware has led Microsoft to implement UAC to try to move the user to adopt the old safer practice of a standard user elevated to admin only when needed.

personally I find UAC as a benefit which allows me to more easily work to my "normal" policy, but I can sympathise with those users who find it annoying

They made a mistake in the past and are trying to rectify it...if any sympathy I would give it there...

UAC is much much better than people give credit for...I can run a limited account and elevate only when needed...very good security practice and if you look at OSX or linux...you see it is already been implemented...