Solved Windows 7 - no permission to write app directory

[jogryphon]

HI - new to the forum and would appreciate anyone's help.

When trying to update install updates to quicktime and thunderbird I get an error saying I don't have permissions to write to the application directory. I have only one user on this PC set to administrator. -

 

[seavixen32]

Welcome to Windows Seven Forums.

Try updating them from the built-in administrator account, which gives you full privileges and permissions.

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

 

[jogryphon]

Ran the program but it states it will not work for windows 7 home premium - I also found that note on another forum.

Thanks for the suggestion though.

 

[logicearth]

Just need to right-click on the update executables or the applications in question and select "Run as Administrator" done deal. No need for enabling any other accounts.

 

[Seeliewight]

Interestingly, programs that need Administrator access usually ask me for it, via the UAC popup. Is this because I have enabled UAC? Can someone please explain this a little deeper?

Thanks!

 

[jogryphon]

Worked! Wonderful and thanks!

 

[seavixen32]

Pleased to hear it. Thanks for letting us know.