RE: Unable to install new software

From: chetttyson (chetttyson_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/29/04 

Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 22:57:02 -0800

Isn't it funny I've been viewing alot of these simliar posts with the not
having administrative privledges as I am also having similar problems but up
until I installed SP2 I was having no problems installing or running my
programs. Hmmmmm
I think they need to address this in Microsoft's Knowledged Base (KB) of
support articles. I wish I had an answer for you but when I find out I'll
let you know.

"saita" wrote:

> System won't let me install new software.
> "The message I got:
> "Error 1303. Installer has insufficient privileges to access this directory
> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\. Log on as administrator."
>
> More of that I can't see that directory using Explorer. But do see it using
> command prompt.
> I do have administrator privileges.
> I tried using Safe Mode to logon as administrator and I have
> administration rights to write to all directories.
> I also tried to change Ownership. Nothing helps.
> Any ideas?
> Thanks
>
>
>

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