Re: I am administrator but Vista will not allow me to install updates

Hi nhykoro
I'm new to vista also and I've been reading the replies you've been getting. The people replying to you also reply to many others and it appears they know what they're talking about. However one piece of advice I seldom see and new users should be aware of is when you take home your new machine make sure you got the backup disks and then reformat and install it. I know it's a pain in the backside but necessary, especially if your machine was on Demo in the store. Some retailers with demo machines on display sometimes like to install their own little programs and utilities and accounts (passwords) to entice you further to buy the product. God knows what else they might install.
The above may not help but is worth considering.

Mickey


"nhykoro" <nhykoro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:B83E8879-CC0B-4827-8B5B-B537EA9E85CC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I have just bought a new laptop and am new to Vista. I have tried to install
the latest Windows updates but continually get the message "You need to
provide Administrator permission". I AM the Administrator, I am the only
user on this PC.

Can anyone help please.

Thanks

.

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