Solved Give myself permission

[eingram25]

I run Win 7 64 bit pro version.
Whenever I try to install a complex program such as Nero multimedia suite 10,
(that's only an example it happens lots of other times as well) it pops up and says I don't have permission to access a certain file or folder. I am the only user and am already an administrator.
There are no other user accounts on the computer.
When it tells me to consult my administrator, who do I consult?
What I would like to do is set permission for myself to access all files and folders (including newly created ones).
Anyone know how to do this? I have been fighting this for over a year now.
I'm tempted to just do a clean install to a home edition as I am not knowledgeable for the pro version.

 

[FredeGail]

Hello eingram25 & Welcome to SevenForums!

First of all, how are you installing the software? Is it an .exe?

Best Regards,
FredeGail

 

[SIW2]

I dunno what your programs are trying to access - I don't use Nero, for example.

I assume you do Rt click the installer and select Run as Adminstrator?

 

[eingram25]

I am asking a general (IE) Global question, not each and every program I try to install.
BTW Just for your info, Nero multimedia suite is 1 GB and consists of about 18 applications. Each application has help file in several different languages. Each appliction and each help file creates it's own folder during installation and user is not given the opportunity to select "run as administrator".
I started with Nero in the old days because it was better than Roxio, but it has become a cumbersome behemoth. I am not rich or I'd just switch.
However the question has been diverted from the original.
Thanks for all your help.

 

[James Colbert]

I am asking a general (IE) Global question, not each and every program I try to install.
BTW Just for your info, Nero multimedia suite is 1 GB and consists of about 18 applications. Each application has help file in several different languages. Each appliction and each help file creates it's own folder during installation and user is not given the opportunity to select "run as administrator".

But there is only one install file, which you would run as admin.

I started with Nero in the old days because it was better than Roxio, but it has become a cumbersome behemoth.

Yes, Nero has gone the way of Norton and others. It used to be the burning program. I stopped using it @ v6, and even then, I discarded all the extraneous apps and just installed the burning app.

I am not rich or I'd just switch.

You don't need to be rich:

free disc burning software - Google Search

James

 

[seavixen32]

I run Win 7 64 bit pro version.
Whenever I try to install a complex program such as Nero multimedia suite 10,
(that's only an example it happens lots of other times as well) it pops up and says I don't have permission to access a certain file or folder. I am the only user and am already an administrator.
There are no other user accounts on the computer.
When it tells me to consult my administrator, who do I consult?
What I would like to do is set permission for myself to access all files and folders (including newly created ones).
Anyone know how to do this? I have been fighting this for over a year now.
I'm tempted to just do a clean install to a home edition as I am not knowledgeable for the pro version.

If things are bugging you that much you can always use the "real" admin account.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/507-built-administrator-account-enable-disable.html

You might also want to check out the Group Policy Editor.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3652-local-group-policy-editor-open.html

 

[eingram25]

BTW thanks for the tip on how to enable the administrator account. That's exactly what I was looking for.
There are times when I want to look at a file. Not always when installing something. There are also other reasons why I need to have control of my computer.
So I appreciate very much the advice.
Also just for info: Nero multimedia automatically begins running as soon as the download is complete and doesn't ask anything or give the chance to run as admin.

 

[alan10]

Nero multimedia automatically begins running as soon as the download is complete and doesn't ask anything or give the chance to run as admin.

I thought only Malware hit the deck running ! !

Regards
Alan

 

[seavixen32]

You're welcome for that.

Just remember that if you do decide to use that account you need to be aware your computer is more liable to a virus infection.

 

[eingram25]

Nero multimedia automatically begins running as soon as the download is complete and doesn't ask anything or give the chance to run as admin.

I thought only Malware hit the deck running ! !

Regards
Alan

As messed up as Nero has become, it is just as bad as malware.
I have lost about 20 hours trying to work out all the kinks that happened when I did a clean install and then tried to reinstall Nero!

 

[Miranova23]

Sounds like "Take Ownership" shortcut would be of use to you, so you could keep using your usual admin account.
Here's the tutorial to add it to the context menu: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1911-take-ownership-shortcut.html

Also, just because it says Windows "Pro," that doesn't mean you have to know absolutely everything to use it. Windows "Pro"fessional just includes a few more features and capabilities than Home Edition does. You're cool stickin with Pro.

 

[James Colbert]

Also just for info: Nero multimedia automatically begins running as soon as the download is complete and doesn't ask anything or give the chance to run as admin.

It's likely that when you clicked on the download link, you chose 'Run' (IE8) or 'Save and Run' (IE9), which allows the download to run immediately after downloading. I recommend choosing 'Save' or 'Save As'. Then it will not automatically install, so you can right click on the install file and make your own choices, including what features you want installed (custom install) and 'Run as admin'.


James

 

[eingram25]

I would like to thank both of you for your kind help. I can take ownership of individual files, but since there are several hundred thousand on the computer, it is impractical to do this for each individual file.
BTW, my default browser is Firefox 4.
I have decided that since Nero is giving me so much trouble, I'll just take the loss and go on with other software.