Re: Running software as an Administrator

As I recall, the Autorun feature was used to install the software. (I should note that I installed this software on my desktop [Vista 64-bit], and I have had no problems executing the software from that platform.)

First, I right-clicked the icon, selected Properties\Advanced, and updated the user (me) for Full Control. This had no impact on running the software.

Next, I right-clicked the icon, and selected Properties\Shortcut\Advanced. Run in a Separate Memory Space was highlighted, but both options (Run as Administrator being the other option) were grayed out.

I might try re-installing the software, but I have had to re-load all of my software, because of a hard drive failure. This program ran before on this laptop, however, which is why I am dumbfounded.

I appreciate the time that you have taken, regardless!

Gordon



"RalfG" <itsnotme@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:0A396794-4FB7-4595-8E2E-0CCD94D51F6B@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Try right-click, Properties, Compatibility- Run this program as an Administrator. Assuming the option isn't disabled there too it will remain selected until/unless you deselect it.

Did you happen to use the run as administrator option when you installed the program? That might help to get around your issue as well. If installing from disc it may mean having to manually run setup instead of allowing autorun to start the process.

"Gordon Biggar" <colonel_biggs@xxxxxxx> wrote in message news:9FD43F1B-2544-4E24-8156-EB5F3E1F2E75@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I have a software program in which I want to save certain data files with a different name. When I use Save As, the software will not permit me to save the file, because it tells me that I need "administrator privileges."

I am the sole user of my computer, running on a Vista 32-bit platform. When I right-click the desktop icon in question in order to use Run as Administrator, the option does not appear in the drop-down list, as it does for other software programs that I use. Is there a way for me to get around this (i.e., to run the software as an administrator)? I know how to do this in Windows 2000, but I am still on a learning curve in Vista.

Gordon Biggar



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