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"Access denied - ask your administrator"

HenryVII

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Posted February 1, 2012 at 10:52PM

Can anyone tell me what is sensible about the PC denying me permission to do some things when I am its sole owner and user?

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markd71

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Posted February 1, 2012 at 11:09PM

It's to protect the pc from unauthorised changes.Go to Control Panel, User accounts and give yourself permission, but if you don't know what you're doing leave it be.

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difarn

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Posted February 2, 2012 at 9:12AM

You may find this explanatory article useful.

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HenryVII

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Posted February 3, 2012 at 2:53PM

"You may find this explanatory article useful."

Yes, I did. Many thanks, difarn.

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difarn

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Posted February 3, 2012 at 4:09PM

You're welcome.

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