Admin/permission help for software install plz


  1. Posts : 13
    Win 7 x64 Version 6.1.7600 Build 7600
       #1

    Admin/permission help for software install plz


    Hi. I'm stuck trying to activate PowerDVD. I keep getting a 'you need administrative permission' result window. This window pops up after entering the activation code. I've tried all the limited tricks I know of. I enable the hidden admin account and logged in and tried it that way. I used the right click on activate.exe and 'run as admin' method. Same for 'Take Ownership'. I also changed the UAC to it's lowest settings (basically off). None of these methods has worked so far.
    I think I'm missing something simple but I just don't know what it could be. Haven't had this particular problem before. If someone has a suggestion that I haven't tried or doing something different that I have tried, that would be sweet! Thanks!

    Rusty
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  2. Posts : 18
    Windows Se7en Ultimate + Windows XP SP3
       #2

    Right click on the program shortcut and select troubleshoot compatibility - then select the second choice - then check the 3rd option (The program requires additional permission) - Then Start The Program...
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  3. Posts : 906
    Win 7 pro 64-bit, Ubuntu 9.10 64-bit
       #3

    RustyNail said:
    Hi. I'm stuck trying to activate PowerDVD. I keep getting a 'you need administrative permission' result window. This window pops up after entering the activation code. I've tried all the limited tricks I know of. I enable the hidden admin account and logged in and tried it that way. I used the right click on activate.exe and 'run as admin' method. Same for 'Take Ownership'. I also changed the UAC to it's lowest settings (basically off). None of these methods has worked so far.
    I think I'm missing something simple but I just don't know what it could be. Haven't had this particular problem before. If someone has a suggestion that I haven't tried or doing something different that I have tried, that would be sweet! Thanks!

    Rusty
    Run the program as admin by rightclicking and selecting that. If that doesnt work, uninstall and re-install.
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  4. Posts : 13
    Win 7 x64 Version 6.1.7600 Build 7600
    Thread Starter
       #4

    thanks for the replies. I finally got it working, though actually none of the suggestions worked. But now I at least know about the 'troubleshoot compatibility' option! What finally worked was uninstalling, unticked the disable admin option, logging in that way and installing from that account (Administrative). Admins, please mark this thread as solved and again thanks for the suggestions.

    Rusty
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