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From: GreenieLeBrun
<GreenieLeBrun@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Forgotten Password
Date:
09/20/2007 20:05:36
Bruce Kaspari wrote:
> I just bought my 12 year-old grandson a new
computer and he has
> forgotten the password he used to sign-on to
Windows Vista. Can
> anyone help?
Go to http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/ . There
you will find
zip files that will let you create boot floppy disks
or bootable CDs
that will enable you to reset any system password on
an NT class
operating system
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From: GreenieLeBrun
<GreenieLeBrun@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: forgot password
Date:
09/18/2007 21:00:15
Fox wrote:
> kind of odd u may think, but I'm the
administrator for my laptop and
> I forgot my password, I can still get on because
of my fingerprint
> reader but I wonder what would happen if it ever
broke? please can
> someone help me reset the password somehow?
Go to http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/ . There
you will find
zip files that will let you create boot floppy disks
or bootable CDs
that will enable you to reset any system password on
an NT class
operating system
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From: Sharon F
<sharonfDEL@ETEmvps.org>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: forgot password
Date:
09/18/2007 21:18:53
On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:14:04 -0700, Fox wrote:
> kind of odd u may think, but I'm the
administrator for my laptop and I forgot
> my password, I can still get on because of my
fingerprint reader but I wonder
> what would happen if it ever broke? please can
someone help me reset the
> password somehow?
Click the start orb and then "Help and
Support." In the search field, type
in: lost password and press Enter. A page will appear
explaining how to
reset the password. You'll also want to check the
"what are the risks of
resetting a password?" in the "See
also:" section at the bottom of that
page.
--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
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From: Ronnie Vernon MVP
<rv@invalid.org>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: forgot password
Date:
09/18/2007 22:12:42
Fox
This is a bit long winded, but it is a simple process.
The only way you can do this, if you did not create a
password reset disk
when you created the password, is to remove the
password for your account
when logged in with another administrator account.
The easiest way to do this is to temporarily enable
the Built-in
Administrator account and remove the password on your
administrator account.
Follow these steps.
Go to Start and type: cmd.exe In the Results, right
click the Cmd.exe
program and select the Run As Administrator option.
In the command window, copy / paste the following
command:
net user administrator /active:yes
Press Enter. You should see a message that the command
was successful. This
will place the built-in administrator account on the
login screen.
Next, go to Start and click the arrow to the right of
the lock computer
button. In that menu, click Switch User. When the
login screen appears click
the built-in Administrator account and log on.
Go to Control Panel / User Accounts. Select Manage
Another Account. Select
your administrator account and then click the Remove
Password option. Click
the Remove Password button.
Now go back to the same boot menu and this time select
the Log Off item. On
the login screen, select your administrator account.
Once you are logged on, use the same steps to open the
administrator command
prompt and use the same command, only this time change
the "yes" to "no".
This will hide the built-in administrator account
again.
Open Control Panel / User Accounts, select your
administrator account and
create a new password. This time, create a Password
Reset Disk that you can
use if you ever forget your password again.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
"Fox" wrote in message
news:831071A1-4BFF-470A-ABAC-049E18849D5B@microsoft.com...
> kind of odd u may think, but I'm the
administrator for my laptop and I
> forgot
> my password, I can still get on because of my
fingerprint reader but I
> wonder
> what would happen if it ever broke? please can
someone help me reset the
> password somehow?
> --
> SK Fox
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From: nehasingh_nathcorp
<nehasinghnathcorp@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: forgot password
Date:
09/18/2007 23:22:00
Dear sir,
You can do it easily by these steps-go to control
panel ->go to
administrative tools->go to computer
management->users and group option->go
to user->right click users->set password option
and reset your password.
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From: Ronnie Vernon MVP
<rv@invalid.org>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: forgot password
Date:
09/19/2007 01:37:27
Nehasingh
You cannot change the password for an account that you
are currently logged
onto the system with unless you know the old password.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
"nehasingh_nathcorp" wrote in
message news:11349884-D2B8-4E5A-B0FE-3C4721478610@microsoft.com...
>
> Dear sir,
> You can do it easily by these steps-go to control
panel ->go to
> administrative tools->go to computer
management->users and group
> option->go
> to user->right click users->set password
option and reset your password.
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From: nehasingh_nathcorp
<nehasinghnathcorp@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: forgot password
Date:
09/20/2007 00:10:01
sir
u can do this,it wont ask you the old password.u try
the steps, i have
written over there.
"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
> Nehasingh
>
> You cannot change the password for an account
that you are currently logged
> onto the system with unless you know the old
password.
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "nehasingh_nathcorp" wrote in
> message
news:11349884-D2B8-4E5A-B0FE-3C4721478610@microsoft.com...
> >
> > Dear sir,
> > You can do it easily by these steps-go to
control panel ->go to
> > administrative tools->go to computer
management->users and group
> > option->go
> > to user->right click users->set
password option and reset your password.
>
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From: Debrad
<Debrad@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: forgot password
Date:
09/21/2007 00:28:09
I found this post and tried to follow these
instructions. Can't believe I
forgot my admin password, and now can't access my
account. Your fix sounds
simple so I tried it but I do not have the option of
selecting users and
group option after I go into computer management. I
have Windows Vista. Any
ideas?
"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
> Nehasingh
>
> You cannot change the password for an account
that you are currently logged
> onto the system with unless you know the old
password.
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "nehasingh_nathcorp" wrote in
> message
news:11349884-D2B8-4E5A-B0FE-3C4721478610@microsoft.com...
> >
> > Dear sir,
> > You can do it easily by these steps-go to
control panel ->go to
> > administrative tools->go to computer
management->users and group
> > option->go
> > to user->right click users->set
password option and reset your password.
>
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From: Ronnie Vernon MVP
<rv@invalid.org>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: forgot password
Date:
09/21/2007 11:11:11
Debrad
The reason you cannot get to "users and
groups" is probably because you have
the Home Basic or Home Premium version of Vista. That component is
not
available in those 2 versions. You need to do the
following instead.
This is a bit long winded, but it is a simple process.
The only way you can do this, if you did not create a
password reset disk
when you created the password, is to remove the
password for your account
when logged in with another administrator account.
The easiest way to do this is to temporarily enable
the Built-in
Administrator account and remove the password on your
administrator account.
Follow these steps.
Go to Start and type: cmd.exe In the Results, right
click the Cmd.exe
program and select the Run As Administrator option.
In the command window, copy / paste the following
command:
net user administrator /active:yes
Press Enter. You should see a message that the command
was successful. This
will place the built-in administrator account on the
login screen.
Next, go to Start and click the arrow to the right of
the lock computer
button. In that menu, click Switch User. When the
login screen appears click
the built-in Administrator account and log on.
Go to Control Panel / User Accounts. Select Manage
Another Account. Select
your administrator account and then click the Remove
Password option. Click
the Remove Password button.
Now go back to the same boot menu and this time select
the Log Off item. On
the login screen, select your administrator account.
Once you are logged on, use the same steps to open the
administrator command
prompt and use the same command, only this time change
the "yes" to "no".
This will hide the built-in administrator account
again.
Open Control Panel / User Accounts, select your administrator
account and
create a new password. This time, create a Password
Reset Disk that you can
use if you ever forget your password again.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
"Debrad" wrote in message
news:B79079DB-C29B-45DC-ACAF-AB98F25B7438@microsoft.com...
>I found this post and tried to follow these
instructions. Can't believe I
> forgot my admin password, and now can't access my
account. Your fix sounds
> simple so I tried it but I do not have the option
of selecting users and
> group option after I go into computer management.
I have Windows Vista.
> Any
> ideas?
>
> "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
>
>> Nehasingh
>>
>> You cannot change the password for an account
that you are currently
>> logged
>> onto the system with unless you know the old
password.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Ronnie Vernon
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows Shell/User
>>
>>
>> "nehasingh_nathcorp" wrote
>> in
>> message
news:11349884-D2B8-4E5A-B0FE-3C4721478610@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> > Dear sir,
>> > You can do it easily by these steps-go
to control panel ->go to
>> > administrative tools->go to computer
management->users and group
>> > option->go
>> > to user->right click users->set
password option and reset your
>> > password.
>>
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From: Debrad
<Debrad@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: forgot password
Date:
09/22/2007 16:40:00
I signed onto another account and tried to follow
these instructions but that
doesn't work either. There are no other admin accounts
on this machine. There
has to be a way in somehow. At this point I'm really
unsure if I've
forgotten it or if I have an error. I am sure I know
what it was but . .
doesn't work . . . if anyone has any further ideas,
I'd appreciate it. . .
"Debrad" wrote:
> I found this post and tried to follow these
instructions. Can't believe I
> forgot my admin password, and now can't access my
account. Your fix sounds
> simple so I tried it but I do not have the option
of selecting users and
> group option after I go into computer management.
I have Windows Vista. Any
> ideas?
>
> "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
>
> > Nehasingh
> >
> > You cannot change the password for an
account that you are currently logged
> > onto the system with unless you know the old
password.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Ronnie Vernon
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Windows Shell/User
> >
> >
> > "nehasingh_nathcorp" wrote in
> > message
news:11349884-D2B8-4E5A-B0FE-3C4721478610@microsoft.com...
> > >
> > > Dear sir,
> > > You can do it easily by these steps-go
to control panel ->go to
> > > administrative tools->go to computer
management->users and group
> > > option->go
> > > to user->right click users->set
password option and reset your password.
> >
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From: gshillitani
<gshillitani@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: Folders/files read only/can't create new folder in read
only folde
Date:
09/22/2007 21:50:01
I forgot to say, I am using Vista.
"gshillitani" wrote:
> I am logged in as administrator, and there are
some folders and files that
> are marked read only all of a sudden. When I try
to create new folders in
> some of these directories, nothing happens.
Others are marked read only and
> when I create new folders they are all bird names
(pigeon, hawk, turkey, hen)
> instead of being named "New Folder" as
usual. I've searched for any virus
> information that lists those problems and have
not been able to find
> anything. When I try to change the folders from
read only, it acts like it
> has done it but when I click OK and then look at
the properties again, it is
> still marked read only. I hope this post makes
sense. Its driving me crazy!
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From: Michael
<mexxwalraven@verson.net>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Folders/files read only/can't create new folder in read
only folde
Date:
09/22/2007 22:29:36
I don't know what your problem is with bird names, but
you should not bark
up the wrong tree with respect to the 'read only'
attribute of folders.
Folders are not read only (or not read only) note that
the square is filled
in, not empty or checked. The attribute read-only does
not apply to a
folder.
When you look at any folder it will have the read-only
box filled in. The
contents (that is files) of a folder may of course be
read only.
If you have a folder with the box checked (not just
filled in) do get back
and I will have to eat crow (would really like to know
its path and name).
Michael
vista home premium
"gshillitani" wrote in message
news:082AB5BB-DB02-4507-803B-3D2EC1FF4E24@microsoft.com...
>I forgot to say, I am using Vista.
>
> "gshillitani" wrote:
>
>> I am logged in as administrator, and there
are some folders and files
>> that
>> are marked read only all of a sudden. When I try
to create new folders in
>> some of these directories, nothing happens.
Others are marked read only
>> and
>> when I create new folders they are all bird
names (pigeon, hawk, turkey,
>> hen)
>> instead of being named "New Folder"
as usual. I've searched for any virus
>> information that lists those problems and
have not been able to find
>> anything. When I try to change the folders
from read only, it acts like
>> it
>> has done it but when I click OK and then look
at the properties again, it
>> is
>> still marked read only. I hope this post
makes sense. Its driving me
>> crazy!
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From: brink
<brink.2xfqv9@no-mx.forums.net>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Folders/files read only/can't create new folder in read
only folde
Date:
09/24/2007 17:12:08
gshillitani;461868 Wrote:
> Michael,
>
> I was able to solve some of the problems, but I'm
still coming across a
> particular directory that won't allow me to make
new folders inside of
> it.
> When I click on New Folder, nothing happens at
all. No error message,
> nothing
> at all happens. Must be some weird glitch with
this particular
> directory I
> guess.
>
>
> Gina
>
> "Michael" wrote:
Hi Gina,
Are you able to create a New Folder or rename them in
other locations?
If not, try this fix for the New Folder.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/69837-new-folder.html
Shawn
--
brink
*There are no dumb questions, just the people that do
not ask them.*
WWW.VISTAX64.COM
(\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM\")
*Please post feedback to help others.*
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From: gshillitani
<gshillitani@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Folders/files read only/can't create new folder in read
only f
Date:
09/23/2007 08:02:01
Thanks for that information, Michael - what about the
files within the
folders that are marked read-only and won't let me
change them? And some of
the folders refuse to let me create new folders in
them - including my
Documents folder.
Gina
"Michael" wrote:
> I don't know what your problem is with bird
names, but you should not bark
> up the wrong tree with respect to the 'read only'
attribute of folders.
>
> Folders are not read only (or not read only) note
that the square is filled
> in, not empty or checked. The attribute read-only
does not apply to a
> folder.
> When you look at any folder it will have the
read-only box filled in. The
> contents (that is files) of a folder may of
course be read only.
>
> If you have a folder with the box checked (not
just filled in) do get back
> and I will have to eat crow (would really like to
know its path and name).
>
> Michael
> vista home premium
>
> "gshillitani" wrote in message
>
news:082AB5BB-DB02-4507-803B-3D2EC1FF4E24@microsoft.com...
> >I forgot to say, I am using Vista.
> >
> > "gshillitani" wrote:
> >
> >> I am logged in as administrator, and
there are some folders and files
> >> that
> >> are marked read only all of a sudden.
When I try to create new folders in
> >> some of these directories, nothing
happens. Others are marked read only
> >> and
> >> when I create new folders they are all
bird names (pigeon, hawk, turkey,
> >> hen)
> >> instead of being named "New
Folder" as usual. I've searched for any virus
> >> information that lists those problems
and have not been able to find
> >> anything. When I try to change the
folders from read only, it acts like
> >> it
> >> has done it but when I click OK and then
look at the properties again, it
> >> is
> >> still marked read only. I hope this post
makes sense. Its driving me
> >> crazy!
>
>
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From: dean-dean
<dean-dean@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Folders/files read only/can't create new folder in read
only f
Date:
09/23/2007 10:24:12
Are you using a program called ALZip?
From
http://www.altools.net/Portals/0/support/alzip/ALZip_6/zip_etc_02_context_menu_right_click.htm
:
"Simply click New folder to create one
('directory' and 'folder' refer to
the same thing). The default folder name will be a
species of bird. New
folder functions the same as New --> Folder in
Windows Explorer. Using the
ALZip New folder function is simply much faster and
more convenient than the
traditional Windows Explorer option - one click as
opposed to clicking,
repositioning your cursor, and waiting for a flyout
menu."
You may want to turn off the New Folder optiop in
ALZip's Preferences, if
possible...
"gshillitani" wrote in message
news:EE61F6D8-C60D-4C84-A7C2-3089A2148402@microsoft.com...
> Thanks for that information, Michael - what about
the files within the
> folders that are marked read-only and won't let
me change them? And some
> of
> the folders refuse to let me create new folders
in them - including my
> Documents folder.
>
> Gina
>
> "Michael" wrote:
>
>> I don't know what your problem is with bird
names, but you should not
>> bark
>> up the wrong tree with respect to the 'read
only' attribute of folders.
>>
>> Folders are not read only (or not read only)
note that the square is
>> filled
>> in, not empty or checked. The attribute read-only
does not apply to a
>> folder.
>> When you look at any folder it will have the
read-only box filled in. The
>> contents (that is files) of a folder may of
course be read only.
>>
>> If you have a folder with the box checked (not
just filled in) do get
>> back
>> and I will have to eat crow (would really
like to know its path and
>> name).
>>
>> Michael
>> vista home premium
>>
>> "gshillitani" wrote in message
>>
news:082AB5BB-DB02-4507-803B-3D2EC1FF4E24@microsoft.com...
>> >I forgot to say, I am using Vista.
>> >
>> > "gshillitani" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I am logged in as administrator, and
there are some folders and files
>> >> that
>> >> are marked read only all of a
sudden. When I try to create new folders
>> >> in
>> >> some of these directories, nothing
happens. Others are marked read
>> >> only
>> >> and
>> >> when I create new folders they are
all bird names (pigeon, hawk,
>> >> turkey,
>> >> hen)
>> >> instead of being named "New
Folder" as usual. I've searched for any
>> >> virus
>> >> information that lists those
problems and have not been able to find
>> >> anything. When I try to change the
folders from read only, it acts
>> >> like
>> >> it
>> >> has done it but when I click OK and
then look at the properties again,
>> >> it
>> >> is
>> >> still marked read only. I hope this
post makes sense. Its driving me
>> >> crazy!
>>
>>
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From: gshillitani
<gshillitani@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Folders/files read only/can't create new folder in read
only f
Date:
09/24/2007 13:52:01
Dean-dean,
You hit the nail right on the head!!! I am terribly
embarrassed now. Thank
you so much!
Gina
"dean-dean" wrote:
> Are you using a program called ALZip?
>
> From
>
http://www.altools.net/Portals/0/support/alzip/ALZip_6/zip_etc_02_context_menu_right_click.htm
:
>
> "Simply click New folder to create one
('directory' and 'folder' refer to
> the same thing). The default folder name will be
a species of bird. New
> folder functions the same as New --> Folder in
Windows Explorer. Using the
> ALZip New folder function is simply much faster
and more convenient than the
> traditional Windows Explorer option - one click
as opposed to clicking,
> repositioning your cursor, and waiting for a
flyout menu."
>
> You may want to turn off the New Folder optiop in
ALZip's Preferences, if
> possible...
>
> "gshillitani" wrote in message
> news:EE61F6D8-C60D-4C84-A7C2-3089A2148402@microsoft.com...
>
> > Thanks for that information, Michael - what
about the files within the
> > folders that are marked read-only and won't
let me change them? And some
> > of
> > the folders refuse to let me create new
folders in them - including my
> > Documents folder.
> >
> > Gina
> >
> > "Michael" wrote:
> >
> >> I don't know what your problem is with
bird names, but you should not
> >> bark
> >> up the wrong tree with respect to the
'read only' attribute of folders.
> >>
> >> Folders are not read only (or not read
only) note that the square is
> >> filled
> >> in, not empty or checked. The attribute
read-only does not apply to a
> >> folder.
> >> When you look at any folder it will have
the read-only box filled in. The
> >> contents (that is files) of a folder may
of course be read only.
> >>
> >> If you have a folder with the box
checked (not just filled in) do get
> >> back
> >> and I will have to eat crow (would
really like to know its path and
> >> name).
> >>
> >> Michael
> >> vista home premium
> >>
> >> "gshillitani" wrote in message
> >>
news:082AB5BB-DB02-4507-803B-3D2EC1FF4E24@microsoft.com...
> >> >I forgot to say, I am using Vista.
> >> >
> >> > "gshillitani" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I am logged in as administrator,
and there are some folders and files
> >> >> that
> >> >> are marked read only all of a
sudden. When I try to create new folders
> >> >> in
> >> >> some of these directories,
nothing happens. Others are marked read
> >> >> only
> >> >> and
> >> >> when I create new folders they
are all bird names (pigeon, hawk,
> >> >> turkey,
> >> >> hen)
> >> >> instead of being named
"New Folder" as usual. I've searched for any
> >> >> virus
> >> >> information that lists those
problems and have not been able to find
> >> >> anything. When I try to change
the folders from read only, it acts
> >> >> like
> >> >> it
> >> >> has done it but when I click OK
and then look at the properties again,
> >> >> it
> >> >> is
> >> >> still marked read only. I hope
this post makes sense. Its driving me
> >> >> crazy!
> >>
> >>
>
>
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From: Michael
<mexxwalraven@verson.net>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Folders/files read only/can't create new folder in read only
f
Date:
09/23/2007 10:51:51
Gina,
Files can have the read-only attribute. To change the
attribute however you
must have permissions to do so.
In general files created under C:\users\name\documents
(note: not 'My
Documents') should inherit the permissions from
c:\users\name and should
give you full control over those files, including
permission to modify the
write only attribute.
When you try to change the attribute of a file and it
doesn't work do you
get any error message?
You can check permissions on a file in question by
right click, select
properties, then the security tab. Highlight your
name.
The security properties should be grey checks and
include 'full control'.
If not check to see who is the owner of the file by clicking
'advanced'
button, then owner tab, the 'current owner' should be
you. If some other
owner then get back and perhaps there can be some more
assistance. (It would
help to know the name of the file, and current owner)
Also check the ownership of the Documents folder.
Michael
"gshillitani" wrote in message
news:EE61F6D8-C60D-4C84-A7C2-3089A2148402@microsoft.com...
> Thanks for that information, Michael - what about
the files within the
> folders that are marked read-only and won't let
me change them? And some
> of
> the folders refuse to let me create new folders
in them - including my
> Documents folder.
>
> Gina
>
> "Michael" wrote:
>
>> I don't know what your problem is with bird
names, but you should not
>> bark
>> up the wrong tree with respect to the 'read
only' attribute of folders.
>>
>> Folders are not read only (or not read only)
note that the square is
>> filled
>> in, not empty or checked. The attribute
read-only does not apply to a
>> folder.
>> When you look at any folder it will have the
read-only box filled in. The
>> contents (that is files) of a folder may of
course be read only.
>>
>> If you have a folder with the box checked
(not just filled in) do get
>> back
>> and I will have to eat crow (would really
like to know its path and
>> name).
>>
>> Michael
>> vista home premium
>>
>> "gshillitani" wrote in message
>>
news:082AB5BB-DB02-4507-803B-3D2EC1FF4E24@microsoft.com...
>> >I forgot to say, I am using Vista.
>> >
>> > "gshillitani" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I am logged in as administrator, and
there are some folders and files
>> >> that
>> >> are marked read only all of a
sudden. When I try to create new folders
>> >> in
>> >> some of these directories, nothing
happens. Others are marked read
>> >> only
>> >> and
>> >> when I create new folders they are
all bird names (pigeon, hawk,
>> >> turkey,
>> >> hen)
>> >> instead of being named "New
Folder" as usual. I've searched for any
>> >> virus
>> >> information that lists those
problems and have not been able to find
>> >> anything. When I try to change the
folders from read only, it acts
>> >> like
>> >> it
>> >> has done it but when I click OK and
then look at the properties again,
>> >> it
>> >> is
>> >> still marked read only. I hope this
post makes sense. Its driving me
>> >> crazy!
>>
>>
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From: gshillitani
<gshillitani@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Folders/files read only/can't create new folder in read
only f
Date:
09/24/2007 13:58:00
Michael,
I was able to solve some of the problems, but I'm
still coming across a
particular directory that won't allow me to make new
folders inside of it.
When I click on New Folder, nothing happens at all. No
error message, nothing
at all happens. Must be some weird glitch with this
particular directory I
guess.
Gina
"Michael" wrote:
> Gina,
>
> Files can have the read-only attribute. To change
the attribute however you
> must have permissions to do so.
> In general files created under
C:\users\name\documents (note: not 'My
> Documents') should inherit the permissions from
c:\users\name and should
> give you full control over those files, including
permission to modify the
> write only attribute.
>
> When you try to change the attribute of a file
and it doesn't work do you
> get any error message?
>
> You can check permissions on a file in question
by right click, select
> properties, then the security tab. Highlight your
name.
> The security properties should be grey checks and
include 'full control'.
>
> If not check to see who is the owner of the file
by clicking 'advanced'
> button, then owner tab, the 'current owner'
should be you. If some other
> owner then get back and perhaps there can be some
more assistance. (It would
> help to know the name of the file, and current
owner)
>
> Also check the ownership of the Documents folder.
>
> Michael
>
>
> "gshillitani" wrote in message
> news:EE61F6D8-C60D-4C84-A7C2-3089A2148402@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks for that information, Michael - what
about the files within the
> > folders that are marked read-only and won't
let me change them? And some
> > of
> > the folders refuse to let me create new
folders in them - including my
> > Documents folder.
> >
> > Gina
> >
> > "Michael" wrote:
> >
> >> I don't know what your problem is with
bird names, but you should not
> >> bark
> >> up the wrong tree with respect to the
'read only' attribute of folders.
> >>
> >> Folders are not read only (or not read
only) note that the square is
> >> filled
> >> in, not empty or checked. The attribute
read-only does not apply to a
> >> folder.
> >> When you look at any folder it will have
the read-only box filled in. The
> >> contents (that is files) of a folder may
of course be read only.
> >>
> >> If you have a folder with the box
checked (not just filled in) do get
> >> back
> >> and I will have to eat crow (would
really like to know its path and
> >> name).
> >>
> >> Michael
> >> vista home premium
> >>
> >> "gshillitani" wrote in message
> >>
news:082AB5BB-DB02-4507-803B-3D2EC1FF4E24@microsoft.com...
> >> >I forgot to say, I am using Vista.
> >> >
> >> > "gshillitani" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I am logged in as
administrator, and there are some folders and files
> >> >> that
> >> >> are marked read only all of a
sudden. When I try to create new folders
> >> >> in
> >> >> some of these directories,
nothing happens. Others are marked read
> >> >> only
> >> >> and
> >> >> when I create new folders they
are all bird names (pigeon, hawk,
> >> >> turkey,
> >> >> hen)
> >> >> instead of being named
"New Folder" as usual. I've searched for any
> >> >> virus
> >> >> information that lists those problems
and have not been able to find
> >> >> anything. When I try to change
the folders from read only, it acts
> >> >> like
> >> >> it
> >> >> has done it but when I click OK
and then look at the properties again,
> >> >> it
> >> >> is
> >> >> still marked read only. I hope
this post makes sense. Its driving me
> >> >> crazy!
> >>
> >>
>
>
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From: gshillitani
<gshillitani@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Folders/files read only/can't create new folder in read
only f
Date:
09/25/2007 07:50:01
THAT fixed it!!! Thank you so much, Shawn!
Gina
"brink" wrote:
>
> gshillitani;461868 Wrote:
> > Michael,
> >
> > I was able to solve some of the problems, but
I'm still coming across a
> > particular directory that won't allow me to
make new folders inside of
> > it.
> > When I click on New Folder, nothing happens
at all. No error message,
> > nothing
> > at all happens. Must be some weird glitch with
this particular
> > directory I
> > guess.
> >
> >
> > Gina
> >
> > "Michael" wrote:
>
> Hi Gina,
>
> Are you able to create a New Folder or rename
them in other locations?
> If not, try this fix for the New Folder.
>
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/69837-new-folder.html
>
> Shawn
>
>
> --
> brink
>
> *There are no dumb questions, just the people
that do not ask them.*
> WWW.VISTAX64.COM
(\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM\")
> *Please post feedback to help others.*
>
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From: Philip Ulrich
<PhilipUlrich@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: Flaw in UAC/User Accounts
Date:
09/29/2007 18:18:00
What? How? Sounds like bull to me.
--
- It's always Microsoft's fault no matter what your
problem is.
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From: Ronnie Vernon MVP
<rv@invalid.org>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Flaw in UAC/User Accounts
Date:
09/30/2007 14:28:52
McFingers
What you are describing is not possible in Vista?
If you are logged on with a Standard account and
attempt to access any part
of Control Panel/User Accounts where you can create a
new account or even
change a current account, you must elevate that
process using an
administrator account credentials.
There are only 2 settings possible for a Standard
account in Vista when
starting a process that requires elevation to
administrator privileges.
1. Prompt for administrator privileges where an administrator
account and
password must be entered.
2. Deny any elevation.
Even if UAC is turned off and you try to create or
change a user account,
(or any other task that requires administrator
privileges) you may actually
be able to go through the process, but the changes
will silently fail to
take effect. A new administrator user account will not
be created and any
changes to any current account (such as changing a
standard user to an
administrator account) will fail to take effect.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
"McFingers" wrote in message
news:BE022208-01FB-4D91-B3BE-112CE0D70007@microsoft.com...
> Hi All!!
>
> Upon making a Limited User account while making a
How-To guide for Vista,
> stumbled upon this flaw.
>
> A Limited User is able to make an Aministrator
User. Therefore bypassing
> the
> Parental Controls and safety regarding the whole
reason for making a
> Limited
> User.
>
> A Limited User should have just house
permissions....Limited.
>
> I am not sure if blocking access to the control
panel applet/MSC or
> control
> useraccounts applet/MSC would remedy the probem.
Hopefully MS will
> address
> and fix this issue before the release of SP1, or
make a HotFix for it and
> put
> it on their Update Server.
>
>
> ----------------
> This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and
Microsoft responds to the
> suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this
suggestion, click the "I
> Agree" button in the message pane. If you do
not see the button, follow
> this
> link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft
Web-based Newsreader and then
> click "I Agree" in the message pane.
>
>
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.mspx?mid=be022208-01fb-4d91-b3be-112ce0d70007?
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From: N1K
<N1K@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: Files and folders
Date:
09/22/2007 16:20:00
You can create a new user profile and grant him
administrator permissions
with your current account.
After that copy all the profile content from piperdy
to your new account
profile. Finally, you can delete piperdy account from
the system.
--
MCSA, MCDST, MCP
Systems Specialist
http://www.wincert.net
"jtm52991" wrote:
> i i have a question i would like to ask.. the
person that sold me my laptop
> turned it on and put her name on everything ive
changed most of the stuff
> like the profile name i changed and the laptop
name i changed but in the c
> drive the users folder she put her name piperdy
as the main user and that
> folder is where almost all my stuff is saved so
when ever i save somthing it
> comes up as c:/users/piperdy/soandso ive tried
renameing it but it just makes
> a weird noise probly telling me i cant do that so
yea rightclicking and going
> to rename doesnt work so if there is another way
i can do this i would
> greatly appreciate you telling me
> --
> Thanks
>
> John
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From: P. Di Stolfo
<paolodistolfo@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: file problem
Date:
09/17/2007 13:46:54
Hello,
the "Windows Explorer has stopped working"
problem is very common. Have you
installed all latest updates?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938979
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938194
They may help. Have you done a thorough malware and
virus check? Do that if
it doesn't help.
It's a very tricky error, so it may not be solved in
the near future.
Have you got a system restore point?
Greetings,
P. Di Stolfo
--
//-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// http://blog.lysorp.com - small Windows Blog in
German language
//-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"mattxxxbxc" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:32445443-6E61-4458-887A-4BE9369C2AEC@microsoft.com...
> when i open a folder or file after 5 seconds a box
pops up and says
> windows
> stoped working and is searching for a solution
and it wont let me do
> anything
> so what do i do?
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From: Sharon F
<sharonfDEL@ETEmvps.org>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: External Hard Drive
Date:
09/18/2007 21:44:08
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:20:02 -0700, pete359 wrote:
> I have a hard drive I took out of a laptop that
crashed. When I connect it to
> my new laptop and try to open the folders I get a
message that I don't have
> permission. It lets me go thru a series of steps
to give myself permission
> but with over 5,000 pix of my family that is a
lot of steps. Is there a way
> to give myself permission to view all folders and
files? The hard drive came
> out of a laptop with XP and the new pc I am using
is Vista
Select folders and apply add yourself as owner. That
*should* "trickle
down" to the files within the folders.
If not, open a folder to expose the files. Then click
in the portion of the
window where the files are listed and press Ctrl+A or
Alt+Edit+Select All.
Next right click on the selected batch of files and
use the communal
Properties sheet that will appear to change
permissions.
--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
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From: Ronnie Vernon MVP
<rv@invalid.org>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Dual Identities
Date:
09/25/2007 15:20:18
This appears to be a conflict with a system that has a
fingerprint reader
and the Omnipass software installed. If this applies
to your system, here is
what others have done to resolve the problem.
You need to uninstall Omnipass from the Programs and
Features applet in
Control Panel and then re-install the Omnipass
software.
You may need to contact the computer maker for
instructions on re-installing
the Omnipass software.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
"spyderjw" wrote in message
news:F9501164-1714-4FBF-86DF-900B949B400A@microsoft.com...
> Hi I'm currently using a Fujitsu T4210 Tablet PC
running Windows Vista
> Business Edition. The question at hand is that,
it appears to me that
> from
> the most recent security update, my welcome
screen suddenly have the exact
> same account right next to it. Do i need to
reinstall vista to fix this
> problem?
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From: Joe Hartwell
<hartwell.joe@gmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Downloading MSN Messsenger
Date:
09/20/2007 16:32:49
Have you tried just downloading it directly from the
Windows Live Messenger
Site?
go to uk.msn.com and click "Messenger" then
click download , when the dialog
box comes up click "Save" let it save. Then
to install run the executable
(.exe) on the drive.
If this doesnt work, try ideas.live.com to download a
BETA version of
Messenger (8.5)
"leoinwpg" wrote in message
news:88613795-CABB-4D64-AEBC-8DE35D2DF147@microsoft.com...
> When I attempt to download Windows Live Messenger
8.1 the code issend to
> my
> laptop and when it is ready for the install I get
a message "Ypu do not
> have
> the permissions to install Windows Live Messenger
on this computer. Please
> contact somebody who has the right premission. I
am signed in as the
> administrator. Are there some security settings
that I need to change. I
> have
> installed other software on this laptop without
problems.
> --
> LCJ
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From: AMIGA 1200 <AMIGA 1200@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: Double Login after Windows Update W/ Vista Business
Date:
09/19/2007 15:44:04
Sorry but if you have only the restore cd ? how can u
reinstall th omnipass ?
Is not possibile to make a fix ?
"babakrezai@gmail.com" wrote:
> I have this weird thing going on where after a
Windows Update I have 2
> Icons for the same account on the login screen, I
only have the one
> account and clicking either one will take me to
the same one. If it
> helps I have a Fujitsu laptop.
>
> Bob
>
>
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From: AMIGA 1200
<AMIGA1200@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Double Login after Windows Update W/ Vista Business
Date:
09/19/2007 15:46:10
HI I have same problem,
Reinstall omnipass is impossibile I have Packard bell
pc with only recovery
cd !
Why Omnipass don't give information , I contact them 3
times !! all is done
if u not use Omnipass the icons are correct , if u use
, the are duble !
Plese make a fix
"Dean" wrote:
> Just an FYI. I have three Fujitsu tablets and all
three had this same issue.
>
> "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
>
> > There are several users who have recently
reported this problem.
> >
> > The users all seem to have a couple of
things in common.
> >
> > They are using a system that has a
Fingerprint Reader and they are all using
> > the Omnipass program.
> >
> > A poster named JohanL solved the problem.
Here is his post.
> >
> > > after uninstalling my omnipass program,
performing a few re-boots and
> > > installing my Omipass program again
everything seems to have solved
> > > itself.
> > > Apparently it was some sort of
mismanagment of the Omnipass program and a
> > > Vista update.
> >
> > You might also want to contact the maker of
your system to make sure they
> > are aware of the problem.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Ronnie Vernon
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Windows Shell/User
> >
> >
> > "dyanno''s mom" wrote in message
> > news:EEBAA7B9-2549-4DC0-A8C4-5A194B34B4CD@microsoft.com...
> > >I have the same thing happened to my
(Fujitsu) laptop, its after my husband
> > > install the Windows Updats.. I tried to
store back to the last restored
> > > point, but it still comes back...
> > >
> > > How do I delete the other icons??
> > >
> > > dj
> > >
> > > "babakrezai@gmail.com" wrote:
> > >
> > >> I have this weird thing going on
where after a Windows Update I have 2
> > >> Icons for the same account on the
login screen, I only have the one
> > >> account and clicking either one
will take me to the same one. If it
> > >> helps I have a Fujitsu laptop.
> > >>
> > >> Bob
> > >>
> > >>
> >
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From: Ronnie Vernon MVP <rv@invalid.org>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Double Login after Windows Update W/ Vista Business
Date:
09/21/2007 11:13:53
Amiga
You need to contact the maker of the computer you are
using for instructions
on reinstalling the OmniPass software.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
"AMIGA 1200" wrote in message
news:AFE1A608-2129-45C8-BF10-2C97A62FE0D3@microsoft.com...
> Sorry but if you have only the restore cd ? how
can u reinstall th
> omnipass ?
> Is not possibile to make a fix ?
>
> "babakrezai@gmail.com" wrote:
>
>> I have this weird thing going on where after
a Windows Update I have 2
>> Icons for the same account on the login
screen, I only have the one
>> account and clicking either one will take me
to the same one. If it
>> helps I have a Fujitsu laptop.
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
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From: Maureen
<Maureen@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Double Login after Windows Update W/ Vista Business
Date:
10/01/2007 09:49:05
I got double icons, 2 for standard and 2 for admin
after Windows Home and
Student installed. What's interesting is that if put
computer in hibernate
or sleep and I open, double standard icon appears and
says locked. Finger
swipe shows and then I am in. Called Lenovo and said
omnipass is Softex
program and installed by them. Here we go round and
round. I am a novice
and not willing to take too many risks.
"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
> Amiga
>
> You need to contact the maker of the computer you
are using for instructions
> on reinstalling the OmniPass software.
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "AMIGA 1200" wrote in message
>
news:AFE1A608-2129-45C8-BF10-2C97A62FE0D3@microsoft.com...
> > Sorry but if you have only the restore cd ?
how can u reinstall th
> > omnipass ?
> > Is not possibile to make a fix ?
> >
> > "babakrezai@gmail.com" wrote:
> >
> >> I have this weird thing going on where
after a Windows Update I have 2
> >> Icons for the same account on the login
screen, I only have the one
> >> account and clicking either one will
take me to the same one. If it
> >> helps I have a Fujitsu laptop.
> >>
> >> Bob
> >>
> >>
>
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From: Ronnie Vernon MVP
<rv@invalid.org>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Double Login after Windows Update W/ Vista Business
Date:
10/02/2007 00:30:44
Maureen
If I were you, I would tell Lenovo that either they
give you a way to fix
the computer they sold you or they can take it back
and refund your money.
Softex may make the software, but Lenovo installed it
and set it up.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
"Maureen" wrote in message
news:3A254B6C-8CEF-40A8-971D-33FEA8399B5D@microsoft.com...
>I got double icons, 2 for standard and 2 for admin
after Windows Home and
> Student installed. What's interesting is that if
put computer in
> hibernate
> or sleep and I open, double standard icon appears
and says locked. Finger
> swipe shows and then I am in. Called Lenovo and
said omnipass is Softex
> program and installed by them. Here we go round
and round. I am a novice
> and not willing to take too many risks.
>
> "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
>
>> Amiga
>>
>> You need to contact the maker of the computer
you are using for
>> instructions
>> on reinstalling the OmniPass software.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Ronnie Vernon
>> Microsoft MVP
>> Windows Shell/User
>>
>>
>> "AMIGA 1200" wrote in message
>> news:AFE1A608-2129-45C8-BF10-2C97A62FE0D3@microsoft.com...
>> > Sorry but if you have only the restore
cd ? how can u reinstall th
>> > omnipass ?
>> > Is not possibile to make a fix ?
>> >
>> > "babakrezai@gmail.com" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I have this weird thing going on
where after a Windows Update I have 2
>> >> Icons for the same account on the
login screen, I only have the one
>> >> account and clicking either one will
take me to the same one. If it
>> >> helps I have a Fujitsu laptop.
>> >>
>> >> Bob
>> >>
>> >>
>>
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From: Maureen
<Maureen@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Double Login after Windows Update W/ Vista Business
Date:
10/02/2007 09:03:04
I called Lenovo and it is Softex software. IBM said I
could send computer
back to them and they would restore it to original
factory condition. I
really do not want to do that. What do you think? Is
this that big of a
deal? I have learned a lot from this site and I am
going to uninstall the
many trial programs I have to see if that makes a
difference.
"Maureen" wrote:
> I got double icons, 2 for standard and 2 for
admin after Windows Home and
> Student installed. What's interesting is that if
put computer in hibernate
> or sleep and I open, double standard icon appears
and says locked. Finger
> swipe shows and then I am in. Called Lenovo and
said omnipass is Softex
> program and installed by them. Here we go round
and round. I am a novice
> and not willing to take too many risks.
>
> "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
>
> > Amiga
> >
> > You need to contact the maker of the
computer you are using for instructions
> > on reinstalling the OmniPass software.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Ronnie Vernon
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Windows Shell/User
> >
> >
> > "AMIGA 1200" wrote in message
> >
news:AFE1A608-2129-45C8-BF10-2C97A62FE0D3@microsoft.com...
> > > Sorry but if you have only the restore
cd ? how can u reinstall th
> > > omnipass ?
> > > Is not possibile to make a fix ?
> > >
> > > "babakrezai@gmail.com" wrote:
> > >
> > >> I have this weird thing going on
where after a Windows Update I have 2
> > >> Icons for the same account on the
login screen, I only have the one
> > >> account and clicking either one
will take me to the same one. If it
> > >> helps I have a Fujitsu laptop.
> > >>
> > >> Bob
> > >>
> > >>
> >
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From: Tom
<Tom@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Double Login after Windows Update W/ Vista Business
Date:
10/03/2007 07:23:04
I read that this was caused by a conflict with Norton
and a Windows update.
The solution is to uninstall and re-install the Softex
(Omnipass) software.
First, of course, make sure you have the Softex
install program on your
restore disk. Mine was under the driver directory,
fingerprint software.
Second, backup your Omnipass profile so you can
restore it after
reinstallation. This is accessed through the Enrollment
Wizard.
Worked for me.
HTH
__
Tom
"Maureen" wrote:
> I called Lenovo and it is Softex software. IBM
said I could send computer
> back to them and they would restore it to
original factory condition. I
> really do not want to do that. What do you think?
Is this that big of a
> deal? I have learned a lot from this site and I
am going to uninstall the
> many trial programs I have to see if that makes a
difference.
>
> "Maureen" wrote:
>
> > I got double icons, 2 for standard and 2 for
admin after Windows Home and
> > Student installed. What's interesting is
that if put computer in hibernate
> > or sleep and I open, double standard icon
appears and says locked. Finger
> > swipe shows and then I am in. Called Lenovo
and said omnipass is Softex
> > program and installed by them. Here we go
round and round. I am a novice
> > and not willing to take too many risks.
> >
> > "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
> >
> > > Amiga
> > >
> > > You need to contact the maker of the
computer you are using for instructions
> > > on reinstalling the OmniPass software.
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Ronnie Vernon
> > > Microsoft MVP
> > > Windows Shell/User
> > >
> > >
> > > "AMIGA 1200" wrote in message
> > > news:AFE1A608-2129-45C8-BF10-2C97A62FE0D3@microsoft.com...
> > > > Sorry but if you have only the
restore cd ? how can u reinstall th
> > > > omnipass ?
> > > > Is not possibile to make a fix ?
> > > >
> > > > "babakrezai@gmail.com"
wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> I have this weird thing going
on where after a Windows Update I have 2
> > > >> Icons for the same account on
the login screen, I only have the one
> > > >> account and clicking either
one will take me to the same one. If it
> > > >> helps I have a Fujitsu laptop.
> > > >>
> > > >> Bob
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > >
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From: squeakstar
<squeakstar.2x3vbe@DoNotSpam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: desktop should be the administrator not the laptop
Date:
09/18/2007 06:45:30
administrator is a user account and/or account status
on a computer, not
a computer role.
both machines will have administrator accounts!
unless one of you is purposefully controlling the
other pc its
illogical either of you would do damage to the other,
and given your
knowledge of the situation it is pretty safe to say
you aint doing
this.
what it sounds like has happened is maybe on the xp
machine you're
running a user account with standard user credentials.
go into control
panel/user accounts and change they account type. if
you find you can't
it maybe necessary to boot into safe mode to run as
administrator
(assuming your on xp home and you don't know what the
administrator
account is named) and change the state of the xp
accounts from within
there - to get to safe mode press F8 on after
restarting your machine
and befroe the "knight rider" splash screen
pops up.
--
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From: Bill <Bill@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: Dear Microsoft - UAC (.png & wmp) issues should be
addressed.
Date:
09/18/2007 20:06:01
Having this same issue. Started three day's ago and i
haven't installed
anything new or made any changes. I can't even use my
HP scanning program
because everything is red x's. I have Vista Ultimate
and my rig is custom
built by me. Firefox works though but it runs like
crap. Maybe this is some
new kind of virus that affects Vista users. If i run
IE7 as admin it will
work for some thing's but it still messes up on some
sites forcing me to use
Firefox.
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From: Richard G. Harper
<rgharper@email.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Counterfiet Office
Date:
09/20/2007 17:01:00
You'd have better luck with this in a Microsoft Office
newsgroup than here
in a Vista newsgroup.
--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com
* NEW! Catch my blog ...
http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the
newsgroups
* The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ...
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
"Joe Hartwell" wrote in message
news:D2BBD6FD-3BB5-4FE6-9379-525F3C2C72D0@microsoft.com...
> According to MS Genuine S/W checker thingy...
> My Office 2007 is fake.
> How?
> I payed for it in full!
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From: Mike Brannigan
<Mike.Brannigan@localhost>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Concerning XP error message that prevents windows from
even starti
Date:
09/20/2007 04:31:43
"Brendan" wrote in message
news:C31D0310-8948-4CE8-A165-822B53AF5241@microsoft.com...
>I upgrade my wife's older laptop to XP the other day
but when I started it
>up
> I received the following error message after the
initial XP loading
> screen:
> "The Logon User Interface DLL GTGina.dll
failed to load. Contact your
> system administrator to replace the DLL or
restore the original DLL.
> [Restart]."
> The only option is to restart the computer which
then starts the process
> over again. I found and old post from someone
with a similar problem
> here:
>
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.mspx?query=logon+user+interface+DLL+GTGina.dll+failed+to+load
> My two posts are at the bottom of the list,
chronicling my attempt to use
> the BartPE Boot CD. And that is where I ran into
a brick wall. Please
> help
> as I will soon be heading to Iraq
and the laptop was going to be my link
> back
> home!!!
> --
> Brendan
Brendan,
This is a Windows Vista newsgroup, your problem is
Windows XP related.
Please try and post to one of the XP groups.
As an aside you could try and perform a repair install
with your XP CD (just
boot from it and choose the repair option).
You should probably stay clear of dodgy third party
products such as
"BartPE" etc.
--
Mike Brannigan
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From: Ph1loSophy
<Ph1loSophy@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: Computer auto starting
Date:
09/17/2007 13:30:01
If you've powered it off, then someone must be
powering it on. I have a bios
level password on mine so that even if they power it on,
they can't get into
the programs. My company's IT staff does maintenance
(loading new virus
definitions and security updates, etc.) Could
something like this be
happening? Finally, you can look at your task
scheduler to see if you've got
a setting to wake the computer for the task (only
applicable if you're
hibernating the computer, not powering it off).
"Cliff" wrote:
> I shut my laptop down on a Thursday evening and
don't require it until the
> following Monday. However when I return on Monday
it has already started
> itself up and has been running since the previous
Friday. I realise that this
> is probably simply a box that I need to uncheck
but not being very computer
> literate I've not found it, could someone please
help. I'm running Windows
> Vista.
>
> Thanks.
>
> G. Clifford
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From: Sharon F
<sharonfDEL@ETEmvps.org>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Computer auto starting
Date:
09/18/2007 21:38:40
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:04:12 -0700, Cliff wrote:
> I shut my laptop down on a Thursday evening and
don't require it until the
> following Monday. However when I return on Monday
it has already started
> itself up and has been running since the previous
Friday. I realise that this
> is probably simply a box that I need to uncheck
but not being very computer
> literate I've not found it, could someone please
help. I'm running Windows
> Vista.
>
> Thanks.
>
> G. Clifford
Are you powering off or placing the system into one of
the sleep states? Be
sure about what's happening. In Power Management/Power
Plans, the power
button for a laptop can be configured to alternatives
other than "power
off."
--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
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From: f/fgeorge
<ffgeorge@yourplace.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Computer auto starting
Date:
09/19/2007 04:22:50
On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:38:40 -0500, Sharon F
wrote:
>On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:04:12 -0700, Cliff wrote:
>
>> I shut my laptop down on a Thursday evening
and don't require it until the
>> following Monday. However when I return on
Monday it has already started
>> itself up and has been running since the
previous Friday. I realise that this
>> is probably simply a box that I need to
uncheck but not being very computer
>> literate I've not found it, could someone
please help. I'm running Windows
>> Vista.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> G. Clifford
>
>Are you powering off or placing the system into
one of the sleep states? Be
>sure about what's happening. In Power
Management/Power Plans, the power
>button for a laptop can be configured to
alternatives other than "power
>off."
>
More options can be found in most BIOSes, they include
things like
letting the network card wake the pc, etc.
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From: Darrellg@online.microsoft.com
(Darrell Gorter[MSFT])
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Computer auto starting
Date:
09/21/2007 15:41:20
Hello,
You can check wake history to see if there is
something waking the machine
up and what it was.
open an elevated cmd prompt and run:
powercfg /lastwake
Reports information about what woke the system from
the last sleep
transition
Thanks,
Darrell Gorter[MSFT]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no
warranties, and confers no rights
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|> wrote:
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|> >On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:04:12 -0700, Cliff
wrote:
|> >
|> >> I shut my laptop down on a Thursday
evening and don't require it
until the
|> >> following Monday. However when I return
on Monday it has already
started
|> >> itself up and has been running since
the previous Friday. I realise
that this
|> >> is probably simply a box that I need to
uncheck but not being very
computer
|> >> literate I've not found it, could
someone please help. I'm running
Windows
|> >> Vista.
|> >>
|> >> Thanks.
|> >>
|> >> G. Clifford
|> >
|> >Are you powering off or placing the system
into one of the sleep
states? Be
|> >sure about what's happening. In Power
Management/Power Plans, the power
|> >button for a laptop can be configured to
alternatives other than "power
|> >off."
|> >
|> More options can be found in most BIOSes, they
include things like
|> letting the network card wake the pc, etc.
|>
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From: Michael
<mexxwalraven@verson.net>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: CMD Language Usage for Vista
Date:
09/24/2007 00:38:22
Kenny
If you have been reconfiguring the security setting
with gpedit the standard
way my no longer work but this is the normal way to do
it.
Start Orb
in the search box type
cmd
at the top of the search results will be programs with
an entry
cmd
right click the entry, select run as administrator
do your ipconfig operations
Michael
"Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA" wrote
in message
news:02427DF8-9F04-46D8-AF29-995A88931BB9@microsoft.com...
>I am trying to run an ipconfig /release /renew and
Vista says that I must
> use elevated credentials.
>
> I have already corrected gpedit.exe to run
without elevating credentials
> for
> administrators. Can someone please let me know
what the work around for
> this
> is?
>
> Thank you for your help,
>
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From: Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA
<KennyMCPMCDSTMCSA@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: CMD Language Usage for Vista
Date:
09/24/2007 10:24:02
Michael.
What does start orb mean? Sorry may sound stupid but I
am new to Vista.
Thanks for the quick reply,
"Michael" wrote:
> Kenny
>
> If you have been reconfiguring the security
setting with gpedit the standard
> way my no longer work but this is the normal way
to do it.
>
> Start Orb
> in the search box type
> cmd
> at the top of the search results will be programs
with an entry
> cmd
> right click the entry, select run as
administrator
>
> do your ipconfig operations
>
> Michael
>
> "Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA" wrote
> in message
news:02427DF8-9F04-46D8-AF29-995A88931BB9@microsoft.com...
> >I am trying to run an ipconfig /release
/renew and Vista says that I must
> > use elevated credentials.
> >
> > I have already corrected gpedit.exe to run
without elevating credentials
> > for
> > administrators. Can someone please let me
know what the work around for
> > this
> > is?
> >
> > Thank you for your help,
> >
>
>
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From: Michael
<mexxwalraven@verson.net>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: CMD Language Usage for Vista
Date:
09/24/2007 10:29:39
Kenny
Another victim of computerspeak :(
The Blue circle with the windows flag in it at the
lower left of the screen.
Called start orb (at least by some) because it is an
orb and when you hover
the sursor over it is says start.
Michael
"Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA" wrote
in message news:5686E2D2-06F3-4F31-8615-298A16535066@microsoft.com...
> Michael.
>
> What does start orb mean? Sorry may sound stupid
but I am new to Vista.
>
> Thanks for the quick reply,
>
>
> "Michael" wrote:
>
>> Kenny
>>
>> If you have been reconfiguring the security setting
with gpedit the
>> standard
>> way my no longer work but this is the normal
way to do it.
>>
>> Start Orb
>> in the search box type
>> cmd
>> at the top of the search results will be
programs with an entry
>> cmd
>> right click the entry, select run as
administrator
>>
>> do your ipconfig operations
>>
>> Michael
>>
>> "Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA"
>> wrote
>> in message
news:02427DF8-9F04-46D8-AF29-995A88931BB9@microsoft.com...
>> >I am trying to run an ipconfig /release
/renew and Vista says that I
>> >must
>> > use elevated credentials.
>> >
>> > I have already corrected gpedit.exe to
run without elevating
>> > credentials
>> > for
>> > administrators. Can someone please let
me know what the work around for
>> > this
>> > is?
>> >
>> > Thank you for your help,
>> >
>>
>>
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From: Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA
<KennyMCPMCDSTMCSA@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: CMD Language Usage for Vista
Date:
09/24/2007 10:46:06
Michael,
Why do you have to do a run as when you are logged on
as an administrator?
Clicking on the Orb/Start key then typing cmd in the
search box takes me
straight to the command line, it does not give me any
options to choose from
as you wrote.
Thanks again,
"Michael" wrote:
> Kenny
> Another victim of computerspeak :(
>
> The Blue circle with the windows flag in it at
the lower left of the screen.
> Called start orb (at least by some) because it is
an orb and when you hover
> the sursor over it is says start.
>
> Michael
>
> "Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA" wrote
> in message
news:5686E2D2-06F3-4F31-8615-298A16535066@microsoft.com...
> > Michael.
> >
> > What does start orb mean? Sorry may sound
stupid but I am new to Vista.
> >
> > Thanks for the quick reply,
> >
> >
> > "Michael" wrote:
> >
> >> Kenny
> >>
> >> If you have been reconfiguring the
security setting with gpedit the
> >> standard
> >> way my no longer work but this is the normal
way to do it.
> >>
> >> Start Orb
> >> in the search box type
> >> cmd
> >> at the top of the search results will be
programs with an entry
> >> cmd
> >> right click the entry, select run as
administrator
> >>
> >> do your ipconfig operations
> >>
> >> Michael
> >>
> >> "Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA"
> >> wrote
> >> in message
news:02427DF8-9F04-46D8-AF29-995A88931BB9@microsoft.com...
> >> >I am trying to run an ipconfig
/release /renew and Vista says that I
> >> >must
> >> > use elevated credentials.
> >> >
> >> > I have already corrected gpedit.exe
to run without elevating
> >> > credentials
> >> > for
> >> > administrators. Can someone please
let me know what the work around for
> >> > this
> >> > is?
> >> >
> >> > Thank you for your help,
> >> >
> >>
> >>
>
>
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From: Michael
<mexxwalraven@verson.net>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: CMD Language Usage for Vista
Date:
09/24/2007 11:05:43
Running cmd with elevated privileges allows the user
to do dangerous thing
to the system you can mess up such that you need to
reinstall. Because it is
so dangerous Vista requires the user to explicitly
request the elevation of
privileges.
Don't hit the Carriage return after typing in
cmd
Instead right click on the highlighted cmd.exe line
under the first section
titled Programs.
It is here that you have the option to run elevated.
The second line in the
fly out from right clicking will have a shield and say
'Run as
Administrator' left click that. You will be asked to
confirm you want to do
this. Continue. Cmd will now run with elevated
privileges.
Michael
"Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA" wrote
in message news:8548AB1F-208F-46DB-B42F-11D083CA5FA1@microsoft.com...
> Michael,
>
> Why do you have to do a run as when you are
logged on as an administrator?
> Clicking on the Orb/Start key then typing cmd in
the search box takes me
> straight to the command line, it does not give me
any options to choose
> from
> as you wrote.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> "Michael" wrote:
>
>> Kenny
>> Another victim of computerspeak :(
>>
>> The Blue circle with the windows flag in it
at the lower left of the
>> screen.
>> Called start orb (at least by some) because
it is an orb and when you
>> hover
>> the sursor over it is says start.
>>
>> Michael
>>
>> "Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA"
>> wrote
>> in message
news:5686E2D2-06F3-4F31-8615-298A16535066@microsoft.com...
>> > Michael.
>> >
>> > What does start orb mean? Sorry may
sound stupid but I am new to Vista.
>> >
>> > Thanks for the quick reply,
>> >
>> >
>> > "Michael" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Kenny
>> >>
>> >> If you have been reconfiguring the
security setting with gpedit the
>> >> standard
>> >> way my no longer work but this is
the normal way to do it.
>> >>
>> >> Start Orb
>> >> in the search box type
>> >> cmd
>> >> at the top of the search results
will be programs with an entry
>> >> cmd
>> >> right click the entry, select run as
administrator
>> >>
>> >> do your ipconfig operations
>> >>
>> >> Michael
>> >>
>> >> "Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA"
>> >> wrote
>> >> in message
news:02427DF8-9F04-46D8-AF29-995A88931BB9@microsoft.com...
>> >> >I am trying to run an ipconfig /release
/renew and Vista says that
>> >> >I
>> >> >must
>> >> > use elevated credentials.
>> >> >
>> >> > I have already corrected
gpedit.exe to run without elevating
>> >> > credentials
>> >> > for
>> >> > administrators. Can someone
please let me know what the work around
>> >> > for
>> >> > this
>> >> > is?
>> >> >
>> >> > Thank you for your help,
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
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From: Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA <KennyMCPMCDSTMCSA@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: CMD Language Usage for Vista
Date:
09/24/2007 10:58:00
Michael,
Thanks for your help. I figured it out.
Kenny
"Michael" wrote:
> Kenny
> Another victim of computerspeak :(
>
> The Blue circle with the windows flag in it at
the lower left of the screen.
> Called start orb (at least by some) because it is
an orb and when you hover
> the sursor over it is says start.
>
> Michael
>
> "Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA" wrote
> in message news:5686E2D2-06F3-4F31-8615-298A16535066@microsoft.com...
> > Michael.
> >
> > What does start orb mean? Sorry may sound
stupid but I am new to Vista.
> >
> > Thanks for the quick reply,
> >
> >
> > "Michael" wrote:
> >
> >> Kenny
> >>
> >> If you have been reconfiguring the
security setting with gpedit the
> >> standard
> >> way my no longer work but this is the
normal way to do it.
> >>
> >> Start Orb
> >> in the search box type
> >> cmd
> >> at the top of the search results will be
programs with an entry
> >> cmd
> >> right click the entry, select run as
administrator
> >>
> >> do your ipconfig operations
> >>
> >> Michael
> >>
> >> "Kenny - MCP,MCDST,MCSA"
> >> wrote
> >> in message news:02427DF8-9F04-46D8-AF29-995A88931BB9@microsoft.com...
> >> >I am trying to run an ipconfig
/release /renew and Vista says that I
> >> >must
> >> > use elevated credentials.
> >> >
> >> > I have already corrected gpedit.exe
to run without elevating
> >> > credentials
> >> > for
> >> > administrators. Can someone please
let me know what the work around for
> >> > this
> >> > is?
> >> >
> >> > Thank you for your help,
> >> >
> >>
> >>
>
>
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From: Willem <v-43wifr@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: CHKDSK /F
Date:
09/27/2007 10:43:35
"ardlurcomcastnet" wrote in
message
news:87B3E339-ED1F-4657-B976-B8D5F229BEF6@microsoft.com...
> How do I use chkdsk during bootup of Vista to repair
corrupted files? I
> have
> tried going to RUN and CMD in Vista, enter chkdsk
/f, I'm prompted to
> postpont chkdsk /F at next bootup. I restart
VISTA, I push F8, select
> boot
> to command prompt. The software opens to safemode
with no icons in a
> large
> box, and then I try chkdsk /f and I'm told that
the drive is in use and I
> must try again at next bootup. I try not using
using F8 and I still can
> not
> use chkdsk /f. The files I need to uncorrupt are
in IE5.
>
> What next?
>
If you enter chkdsk /f in Vista (using elevated
privileges), all you have to
do is restart the machine.
DON'T press F8! After you see the green status bar +
"Microsoft Corporation"
at the bottom of your screen, Checkdisk will start
automatically.
Willem
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From: jasoncollege24
<jasoncollege24@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: CHKDSK /F
Date:
09/28/2007 13:50:01
Click on start -> Acessories then right click
"Command Prompt" and choose
"Run as administrator" -> accept the UAC
prompt by clicking ok or entering
your password. -> at the prompt type "chkdsk
/f" (without the quotes) and
when prompted to run at next reboot type Y and press
enter. after that,
simply close the command prompt, and reboot your
computer normally (do not
try to run safe mode!) this should allow chkds to run
normally on startup.
"Willem" wrote:
>
> "ardlurcomcastnet" wrote in
> message
news:87B3E339-ED1F-4657-B976-B8D5F229BEF6@microsoft.com...
> > How do I use chkdsk during bootup of Vista
to repair corrupted files? I
> > have
> > tried going to RUN and CMD in Vista, enter
chkdsk /f, I'm prompted to
> > postpont chkdsk /F at next bootup. I restart
VISTA, I push F8, select
> > boot
> > to command prompt. The software opens to
safemode with no icons in a
> > large
> > box, and then I try chkdsk /f and I'm told
that the drive is in use and I
> > must try again at next bootup. I try not
using using F8 and I still can
> > not
> > use chkdsk /f. The files I need to uncorrupt
are in IE5.
> >
> > What next?
> >
>
> If you enter chkdsk /f in Vista (using elevated
privileges), all you have to
> do is restart the machine.
> DON'T press F8! After you see the green status
bar + "Microsoft Corporation"
> at the bottom of your screen, Checkdisk will
start automatically.
>
> Willem
>
>
>
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From: Richard G. Harper
<rgharper@email.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: changing permission for UAC
Date:
09/25/2007 04:47:02
Turning off UAC would be a bad idea since it could
leave your system
vulnerable. I would uninstall and reinstall Firefox to
see if that repairs
the problem.
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"vmt" wrote in message
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>
> everything was nice since i've been using windows
vista.
> but recently, after my firefox is crashed for few
times (close the
> program while it is not responding)
> when i run firefox again, windows prompt me for
running the software as
> administrator or whatever.
> ever since then, everytime i run firefox i need
to confirm the
> permission.
> (before this windows never asks for my permission
for running firefox,
> even my UAC is turned on all the time)
> same problem applies to classic version of
flashget.
> can anyone tell me how to solve the problem?
> is it turning off the UAC the only way to deal
with it?
>
>
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From: vmt <vmt.2xos3c@DoNotSpam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: changing permission for UAC
Date:
09/29/2007 13:26:25
i've did the uninstalling and reinstalling
but seems that doesnt solve the problem...
is there any better way?
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From: Andrew
<Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Can't run program unless i'm admin..but im already admin
Date:
09/26/2007 15:27:00
Hi Ronnie,
I'm having a similar problem with administrator
privileges. When I try to
change the automatic update settings from Start -->
Control Panel --> Windows
Update --> Change settings , the options for
"Install updates automatically,"
"Download updates but let me choose whether to
install them," "Check for
updates but let me choose whether to download and
install them," and "Never
check for updates" are all grayed out. There is a
yellow information bar at
the top saying "Some settings are managed by your
system administrator" with
a link to "more information," but all it
says in effect is to contact the
system administrator. I am the administrator and the
only user on this
computer; what is preventing me from being able to
change the automatic
update settings? Thanks!
Andrew
"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
> Tor
>
> When you use an administrator account in Vista,
you are operating with
> standard privileges. Any Vista compatible program
should prompt you for
> administrator credentials if it needs them to
run.
>
> If a program behaves in the way you describe, it
is not Vista compatible.
>
> To resolve this behavior, you can right click the
programs shortcut and
> select the "Run As Administrator"
option. If this works, go back and right
> click the shortcut and select
Properties/Compatibility Tab. Place a check
> mark in the Run As Administrator option. This
should cause the program to
> prompt you whenever it starts, noprmally.
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "Tor-Tor" wrote in message
>
news:BCDD2268-0CF5-4474-BD05-FB5D19E8D06C@microsoft.com...
> > Whenever I install this program onto my
computer with vista on it, and
> > then I
> > click it to run the program, it tells me I
do not have the privleges to
> > run
> > it, and to have the admin change the
settings, however, I'm the admin on
> > the
> > computer, wouldn't it already work? how can
I fix this problem so that I
> > can
> > use my program?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Angie
>
>
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From: brink
<brink.2xhgo4@no-mx.forums.net>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Can't Delete User Account
Date:
09/25/2007 15:25:56
WB8IMY;462240 Wrote:
> I created a user account in Vista, but now I want
to delete it. When
> logged
> in under my administrator account, I go to User
Accounts in Control
> Panel and
> click Manage Another Account. However, the
account list that appears is
> blank. The user account I created does not
appear. In fact, the list is
> completely empty.
>
> The user account I created is still there and
functioning normally.
>
> Is there another way to delete the account?
>
> Thanks . . . Steve
Hi Steve,
You might try booting into Safe Mode, and then try
deleting the user
account. This tutorial will show you how to get into
Safe Mode if you
need it.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88009-advanced-boot-options.html
Shawn
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From: squeakstar
<squeakstar.2x7knd@DoNotSpam.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: CAN'T ADD ACCOUNTS OR CHANGE ACCOUNTS TYPES W/ VISTA
Date:
09/20/2007 06:38:07
if you're using vista neither of these options should
b necessary - just
stay in your usual user accounts which are by default
restricted
permission based, but with the option to always be
able to elevate
priveleges when necessary.
by default in vista the "administrator"
account is disabled, and guest
account don't exist, nowt wrong with that so far. This
deosn't mean you
can't do administrator things though, the first
account created on the
computer behaves like an administrator account, but
even an
administrator account on vista runs as a standard
account until
administrator access is required.
the thing with vista is its a bit of a cultural leap
in using your
windows OS which i think you're not understanding
hence its becoming
incredibly frustrating for you.
when a piece of software is requiring administrator
access for whatever
reason, you will be prompted to give the software
elevated permissions.
same if you access a part of the control panel which a
standard account
doesn't by default have permission to use.
microsoft have mave made these changes, called User
Account Control, to
help with the security of your computer whilst you go
about your day to
day work. half the problem with xp and previous
windows was the fact
everyone just ran as administrator which left your
computer extremely
vulnerable to all sorts of viruses and various
malware.
I've found a few links for you which should help
explain things better,
and how you should go about making the most of this
extra protection for
your computer:
http://www.maximumpcguides.com/windows-vista-user-account-control-uac-explained/
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/useraccountcontrol.mspx
http://thepodest.blogs.keznews.com/2007/06/01/user-account-control-in-vistauac-explained/
my advice is to read up a little bit on it, relax and
don't panic about
this. after a while it will become second nature to
use your pc in this
way.
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From: Kit T. Kat
<KitTKat@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: Can not log into my profile.
Date:
09/19/2007 08:14:01
Sorry for the double post (i could not find a edit
button)
Windows LiveOnecare 2.0 found nothing harmful on my pc
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From: BurrWalnut
<BurrWalnut@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: can not delete folder in Vista
Date:
09/21/2007 09:00:04
1. Type CMD into the start/search box, then
right-click the CMD entry in the
Start menu and choose 'Run as administrator'. From the
prompt type CD
%userprofile%\Desktop and press Enter, now type del
name (where name is the
file to be removed, e.g. abc.def) and press Enter.
This should remove the
file. If it does not, then keep the command prompt
open and
2. Hit Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager. On the
Processes Tab, select the
explorer.exe process and end it to stop the desktop.
Go back to the command
prompt window and retry the del command. Now go to the
Application Tab of
Task Manager and pick 'new task'. Enter explorer.exe
and click 'OK' to
restart the desktop.
"Tomasz" wrote:
> Hi! I can not delete dolder from my Desktop. The
name of this folder is
> __MACOSX and I have it from Apple web site (iPod
presentation in). I can not
> move, rename and cancel this folder. Do any budy
have idea how cancel this
> folder (my OS - Vista Business).
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From: BurrWalnut
<BurrWalnut@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: can not delete folder in Vista
Date:
09/21/2007 09:08:02
To get the CMD prompt, I should have said "Click
Start > All Programs >
Accessories and right-click Command Prompt, then ‘Run
as Administrator’. "
"BurrWalnut" wrote:
> 1. Type CMD into the start/search box, then
right-click the CMD entry in the
> Start menu and choose 'Run as administrator'.
From the prompt type CD
> %userprofile%\Desktop and press Enter, now type
del name (where name is the
> file to be removed, e.g. abc.def) and press
Enter. This should remove the
> file. If it does not, then keep the command
prompt open and
> 2. Hit Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager. On
the Processes Tab, select the
> explorer.exe process and end it to stop the desktop.
Go back to the command
> prompt window and retry the del command. Now go
to the Application Tab of
> Task Manager and pick 'new task'. Enter
explorer.exe and click 'OK' to
> restart the desktop.
>
> "Tomasz" wrote:
>
> > Hi! I can not delete dolder from my Desktop.
The name of this folder is
> > __MACOSX and I have it from Apple web site
(iPod presentation in). I can not
> > move, rename and cancel this folder. Do any
budy have idea how cancel this
> > folder (my OS - Vista Business).
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From: Bruce Chambers
<bchambers@cable0ne.n3t>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: can i uninstall vista? and install xp?
Date:
09/28/2007 17:35:03
Lucky wrote:
> i have a new computer with the new vista..and i
caint play most of my pogo
> mgames and i caint play games i have bought from
pogo.com..i hate this vista,
> i caint do anything i used to do and enjoy, when
searching for answers i get
> "sorry no updates at this time, program will
not run with your current
> windows vista"?????
So you rushed out and bought a computer with the
newest and shiniest OS
without taking a few minutes to determine:
a. If you really needed a new operating system,
b. If the new operating system would or could meet
your computing needs
and desires,
c. And whether or not all of the 3rd party
applications that you
already owned or used were Vista-compatible, or could
be made so be a
patch or update from each programs' respective
manufacturer.
> ...anyone have an answer?
Answer to what, precisely? Your problems, by your own
description,
stem entirely from your unwillingness (or inability)
to make an informed
purchasing decision, and the inactions of manufacturers/providers
of 3rd
party games. Only they can fix their products.
If you're refering to the question misplaced in the
subject line, yes,
you can remove Vista and install WinXP, if you like.
It is your
computer, after all.
There could be a couple possible adverse
repercussions, however.
First and foremost, if the specific computer model in
question was
designed specifically for Vista, there may well be no
WinXP-specific
device drivers available to make the computer's
diverse components work
properly. Consult the computer's manufacturer about
the availability of
device drivers. Secondly, removing an OEM-installed
operating system
and replacing with another will almost invariably void
any and all
support agreements and, sometimes, even the warranty.
You would, at the
very least, have to re-install Vista before getting
any support from the
manufacturer. Again, consult the computer's
manufacturer for specifics.
Thirdly, there will be the additional cost involved in
purchasing a
WinXP license for this new computer.
You should return the computer to the seller and
exchange it for
one with WinXP, if possible.
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do. ~Bertrand Russell
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the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
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From: Lucky
<Lucky@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: can i uninstall vista? and install xp?
Date:
09/28/2007 17:56:00
REFER TO 'my question"
"Bruce Chambers" wrote:
> Lucky wrote:
> > i have a new computer with the new
vista..and i caint play most of my pogo
> > mgames and i caint play games i have bought
from pogo.com..i hate this vista,
> > i caint do anything i used to do and enjoy,
when searching for answers i get
> > "sorry no updates at this time, program
will not run with your current
> > windows vista"?????
>
>
> So you rushed out and bought a computer with the
newest and shiniest OS
> without taking a few minutes to determine:
>
> a. If you really needed a new operating system,
>
> b. If the new operating system would or could
meet your computing needs
> and desires,
>
> c. And whether or not all of the 3rd party
applications that you
> already owned or used were Vista-compatible, or
could be made so be a
> patch or update from each programs' respective
manufacturer.
>
>
> > ...anyone have an answer?
>
>
> Answer to what, precisely? Your problems, by your
own description,
> stem entirely from your unwillingness (or
inability) to make an informed
> purchasing decision, and the inactions of
manufacturers/providers of 3rd
> party games. Only they can fix their products.
>
> If you're refering to the question misplaced in
the subject line, yes,
> you can remove Vista and install WinXP, if you
like. It is your
> computer, after all.
>
> There could be a couple possible adverse
repercussions, however.
> First and foremost, if the specific computer
model in question was
> designed specifically for Vista, there may well
be no WinXP-specific
> device drivers available to make the computer's
diverse components work
> properly. Consult the computer's manufacturer
about the availability of
> device drivers. Secondly, removing an
OEM-installed operating system
> and replacing with another will almost invariably
void any and all
> support agreements and, sometimes, even the
warranty. You would, at the
> very least, have to re-install Vista before
getting any support from the
> manufacturer. Again, consult the computer's
manufacturer for specifics.
> Thirdly, there will be the additional cost
involved in purchasing a
> WinXP license for this new computer.
>
> You should return the computer to the seller and
exchange it for
> one with WinXP, if possible.
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
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>
> They that can give up essential liberty to obtain
a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Many people would rather die than think; in fact,
most do. ~Bertrand Russell
>
> The philosopher has never killed any priests,
whereas the priest has
> killed a great many philosophers.
> ~ Denis Diderot
>
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From: EUMP
<EUMP@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: can i uninstall vista? and install xp?
Date:
09/29/2007 06:00:00
Dear Bruce, most gaming sites/ games in general will
have a area for spec's
of the game. Such as what processor, OS, Memory, Hard
disc, Video card, sound
card are required to play it. Check that the games you
buy/download are OS
Vista compatible.
Regards,
EUMP
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From: EUMP
<EUMP@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
RE: can i uninstall vista? and install xp?
Date:
09/29/2007 06:04:01
Dear Lucky,
Most gaming sites/ games will tell you the spec's
required to play it such
as, OS, Processor, Memory, Hard disc, Video card,
Sound card.
Check the Operating System is compatible with the
game.
( Vista )
Regards,
EUMP
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From: jwt0427
<james_trout@hotmail.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: can i uninstall vista? and install xp?
Date:
09/29/2007 17:00:43
Lucky wrote:
> i have a new computer with the new vista..and i
caint play most of my pogo
> mgames and i caint play games i have bought from
pogo.com..i hate this vista,
> i caint do anything i used to do and enjoy, when
searching for answers i get
> "sorry no updates at this time, program will
not run with your current
> windows vista"?????...anyone have an answer?
Try This: If you downloaded the game software, find
where it is located
and select the properties of each application file,
then select the
compatibility tab and change compatibility mode to run
the program as
Windows XP. This worked for me for certain zone games.
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From: Sharon F
<sharonfDEL@ETEmvps.org>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Calendars, different users, and access rights
Date:
09/24/2007 23:54:31
On Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:06:01 -0700, Tablespider wrote:
> Hi
>
> I have two users on my new vista home premium PC.
My wife and I want to be
> able to see each other's diaries and make
amendments to either. When I've
> gone through and eventually managed to see both
in the same place (via
> publishing them to the internet) I find that I
can't make any changes because
> of a lack of access permissions.
>
> Any idea how to amend these, to allow full access
(I do trust her, really)
> or is there an easier way of doing this?
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Liam
I may be missing something on this page:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/calendar.mspx
But it looks to me as if you need to subscribe to each
other's calendar.
This allows you to overlay one calendar over the other
with different
colors for each person's appointments. You won't be
able to change the
other person's calendar but will be able to see
conflicting appointments
and then amend your own calendar accordingly. If there
is an important
event, send an email invitation so your wife can add
it to her calendar
(and she can send invitations to you as well). I think
invitations is about
as close as you're going to get to
"amending" each others calendars.
Someone else may have a better idea, but at least the
above is possible
according to the feature description of this portion
of Vista.
--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
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From: Tablespider
<Tablespider@discussions.microsoft.com>
To:
none
Subject:
Re: Calendars, different users, and access rights
Date:
09/25/2007 07:08:00
Sharon F,
Appreciate that, and in fact that's the stage I'm at.
I just feel that
there must be another option as when trying to amend
or add an entry to the
opposite calendar, it reports that I didn't have
permission to do so.
Implying that if the permissions were changed then i
might have been able to.
Both are admin accounts and I can't find anywhere to
affect any
permissions....
But thanks...
Liam
"Sharon F" wrote:
> On Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:06:01 -0700, Tablespider
wrote:
>
> > Hi
> >
> > I have two users on my new vista home
premium PC. My wife and I want to be
> > able to see each other's diaries and make
amendments to either. When I've
> > gone through and eventually managed to see
both in the same place (via
> > publishing them to the internet) I find that
I can't make any changes because
> > of a lack of access permissions.
> >
> > Any idea how to amend these, to allow full
access (I do trust her, really)
> > or is there an easier way of doing this?
> >
> > Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Liam
>
> I may be missing something on this page:
>
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/calendar.mspx
>
> But it looks to me as if you need to subscribe to
each other's calendar.
> This allows you to overlay one calendar over the
other with different
> colors for each person's appointments. You won't
be able to change the
> other person's calendar but will be able to see
conflicting appointments
> and then amend your own calendar accordingly. If
there is an important
> event, send an email invitation so your wife can
add it to her calendar
> (and she can send invitations to you as well). I
think invitations is about
> as close as you're going to get to
"amending" each others calendars.
>
> Someone else may have a better idea, but at least
the above is possible
> according to the feature description of this
portion of Vista.
>
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
>
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