Re: Installing a program

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From: Steve (Steve_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/28/05 

Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:11:09 -0800

Thank you so MUCH!! works perfect now :) <' wipes set off brow '>

Steve
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"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> From MS-MVP Torgeir:
>
> Verify that the registry value DisableMSI under the key
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer
> is NOT set to 1 or 2 (if it doesn't exist, it will default to 0 for
> WinXP or earlier)
>
> If it is set to 1 or 2, change it to 0.
>
> Machine Policies: DisableMSI
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/msi/setup/disablemsi.asp
>
>
>
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
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>
> "Steve" <Steve@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8BF3197F-4856-40DA-8DED-97A34300D6EE@microsoft.com...
> >I am the Administrator and only user of my PC...
> >
> > I've downloaded programs that I need to install. However, as I do, a
> > Message
> > pops up after accessing windows installer. : ^ The System Administrator
> > has
> > set polices to prevent this installation.^ .. I have gone to my default
> > administrator and even tried to add another Adminis. But no luck. I've
> > looked
> > at regedit and several other permission rights, but still the same message
> > pops up.
> >
> > Any assistance appreciated.
>
>
>

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