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Vista Administration, Accounts and Passwords Queries, comments and issues relating to the administration of Windows Vista. (microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_accounts_passwords) |
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How do I sign on as administrator?
I am trying to modify a text file in c:\Program Files\EasyPHP
2.0b1\www using Notepad. It says "Can't create file." However, I can create and refile it using Start - Computer (Windows Explorer) by copying and pasting the file. It says, "You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy to this folder." and I click CONTINUE, then it asks, "User Account Control: Windows needs your permission to continue." and again I click CONTINUE. How do I sign on as administrator? P |
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How do I sign on as administrator?
By default the Administrator account is disabled, it was for me anyways after
a fresh install. In order to enable it Go to: Start - Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Computer Management then expand "Local Users and Groups" - "Users" 1. Right Click Administrator - Set Password (give it a password) 2. Right Click Administrator - Properties, remove the check next to "Account is disabled" You should now have access to the Administrator account. |
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How do I sign on as administrator?
You are probably already using an Administrator account. What you are seeing
is normal and by design. The C:\Program Files folders is a restricted area in Vista. When you do anything in those folders, you will get the UAC prompt and you need to click the Continue button to complete the process. This is to make sure that it is 'you' that is making the change and not some malicious program. -- Ronnie Vernon Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "PHPBABY3" wrote in message ... I am trying to modify a text file in c:\Program Files\EasyPHP 2.0b1\www using Notepad. It says "Can't create file." However, I can create and refile it using Start - Computer (Windows Explorer) by copying and pasting the file. It says, "You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy to this folder." and I click CONTINUE, then it asks, "User Account Control: Windows needs your permission to continue." and again I click CONTINUE. How do I sign on as administrator? P |
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How do I sign on as administrator?
This didn't work for me. I am the only user with an Administrator's account. I am trying to uninstall fonts and am not allowed to. I am asked permission. I even turned of User Accounts Control and re-started. Nothing works. -- pxfragonard |
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How do I sign on as administrator?
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:37:05 -0500, pxfragonard
wrote: This didn't work for me. I am the only user with an Administrator's account. I am trying to uninstall fonts and am not allowed to. I am asked permission. I even turned of User Accounts Control and re-started. Nothing works. Nobody but you has a clue what you are talking about. Please quote the material you are replying to. The vast majority of us do NOT use that horrible web-interface you are using. |
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How do I sign on as administrator?
PD43;760667 Wrote: On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:37:05 -0500, pxfragonard wrote: This didn't work for me. I am the only user with an Administrator's account. I am trying to uninstall fonts and am not allowed to. I am asked permission. I even turned of User Accounts Control and re-started. Nothing works. Nobody but you has a clue what you are talking about. Please quote the material you are replying to. The vast majority of us do NOT use that horrible web-interface you are using. "I'm sorry but I don't know what you're replying to. Please quote the material you are replying to" would be a less insulting way to ask the question sir. The second paragraph regarding "that horrible web-interface" is unnecessary and verges on abusive behaviour. I find it shocking. I am talking about trying to uninstall fonts, as was clear. I can't. I posted here, being new, because the thread above talks about needing permissions from an administrator. I have an administrator's account but cannot delete fonts. I am asked over and over for permission. I have even disabled user account control and that hasn't worked. Thank you and have a very nice day. -- pxfragonard |
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How do I sign on as administrator?
pxfragonard;760625 Wrote: This didn't work for me. I am the only user with an Administrator's account. I am trying to uninstall fonts and am not allowed to. I am asked permission. I even turned of User Accounts Control and re-started. Nothing works. Hello Pxfragonard, See if enabling the built-in Administrator account, then while logged on to it, you can delete the fonts aftewards. This tutorial will show you how to if needed. http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67...r-account.html Hope this helps, Shawn -- Brink *There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.* '*VISTA FORUMS*' (http://www.vistax64.com) *Please post feedback to help others.* |
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How do I sign on as administrator?
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:23:17 -0500, pxfragonard
wrote: PD43;760667 Wrote: On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:37:05 -0500, pxfragonard wrote: This didn't work for me. I am the only user with an Administrator's account. I am trying to uninstall fonts and am not allowed to. I am asked permission. I even turned of User Accounts Control and re-started. Nothing works. Nobody but you has a clue what you are talking about. Please quote the material you are replying to. The vast majority of us do NOT use that horrible web-interface you are using. "I'm sorry but I don't know what you're replying to. Please quote the material you are replying to" would be a less insulting way to ask the question sir. The second paragraph regarding "that horrible web-interface" is unnecessary and verges on abusive behaviour. I find it shocking. BFD. I am talking about trying to uninstall fonts, as was clear. I can't. I posted here, being new, because the thread above talks about needing permissions from an administrator. I have an administrator's account but cannot delete fonts. I am asked over and over for permission. I have even disabled user account control and that hasn't worked. Start a new thread. Make the subject something like "Can't uninstall fonts". Thank you and have a very nice day. |
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How do I sign on as administrator?
On Jun 27, 12:37*pm, pxfragonard wrote:
This didn't work for me. I am the only user with an Administrator's account. I am trying to uninstall fonts and am not allowed to. I am asked permission. I even turned of User Accounts Control and re-started. Nothing works. -- pxfragonard Vista is all about permissions. It's very complicated and complex. The workaround for you is this: It sounds like the Administrator account disabled (which is typical of a single user setup), and your user account is 'the administrator'. To login using the administrator user account, on boot-up keep pressing the f8 key until you get some boot options. If you startup in safe mode, you still have to login to windows, and the Administrator user account appears as a choice to login. If you didn't set a password, do not enter one. Just select Administrator, enter windows in safe mode, remove whichever fonts you are trying to get rid of, and then do a normal reboot. |
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