Problems installing a program

Trying to install Adobe reader on my Vista Home Premium (SP-2) system, I
encountered numerous "privilege" problems.

UAC is disabled, I R-Clicked on the installer and selected "Run as
Administrator". The installation was interrupted numerous times, saying the
installer lacked privileges to write to various different folders, mostly
under the Program Data folder, and also in the Start Menu folder. On each
occasion, I had to open Explorer, R-Click on the folder in question, and
"Take Ownership" of it. I am the sole user of this system, so if I don't
own the folders, who the hell does? My account is an administrator account.

This turned what should have been an uneventful 15 minute long procedure
into an hour long hassle. Is there ANY way to get rid of this ownership
nonsense so I don't have to go through this every time I install something?
I thought disabling UAC was supposed to solve this problem.

Unlike many, I'm not a real Vista basher, but this privilege/ownership
business just has to go if you ask me.

Thanx:

Buddha

Re-enable UAC; many installers now expect it to be present and working or
else they will have problems.

"Buddha" <> wrote in message
news:29793666-E1B2-4FF6-BB33-...
> Trying to install Adobe reader on my Vista Home Premium (SP-2) system, I
> encountered numerous "privilege" problems.
>
> UAC is disabled, I R-Clicked on the installer and selected "Run as
> Administrator". The installation was interrupted numerous times, saying
> the installer lacked privileges to write to various different folders,
> mostly under the Program Data folder, and also in the Start Menu folder.
> On each occasion, I had to open Explorer, R-Click on the folder in
> question, and "Take Ownership" of it. I am the sole user of this system,
> so if I don't own the folders, who the hell does? My account is an
> administrator account.
>
> This turned what should have been an uneventful 15 minute long procedure
> into an hour long hassle. Is there ANY way to get rid of this ownership
> nonsense so I don't have to go through this every time I install
> something? I thought disabling UAC was supposed to solve this problem.
>
> Unlike many, I'm not a real Vista basher, but this privilege/ownership
> business just has to go if you ask me.
>
> Thanx:
>
> Buddha
>

I believe some oem PC's that come preinstalled with various junk, can cause
problems with Adobe
I've never experienced what you say in installing Reader, niether was I
logged into an account with limited privelidges

"Buddha" <> wrote in message
news:29793666-E1B2-4FF6-BB33-...
> Trying to install Adobe reader on my Vista Home Premium (SP-2) system, I
> encountered numerous "privilege" problems.
>
> UAC is disabled, I R-Clicked on the installer and selected "Run as
> Administrator". The installation was interrupted numerous times, saying
> the installer lacked privileges to write to various different folders,
> mostly under the Program Data folder, and also in the Start Menu folder.
> On each occasion, I had to open Explorer, R-Click on the folder in
> question, and "Take Ownership" of it. I am the sole user of this system,
> so if I don't own the folders, who the hell does? My account is an
> administrator account.
>
> This turned what should have been an uneventful 15 minute long procedure
> into an hour long hassle. Is there ANY way to get rid of this ownership
> nonsense so I don't have to go through this every time I install
> something? I thought disabling UAC was supposed to solve this problem.
>
> Unlike many, I'm not a real Vista basher, but this privilege/ownership
> business just has to go if you ask me.
>
> Thanx:
>
> Buddha
>

Buddha wrote:
>
> Trying to install Adobe reader on my Vista Home Premium (SP-2) system, I
> encountered numerous "privilege" problems.
>
> UAC is disabled, I R-Clicked on the installer and selected "Run as
> Administrator". The installation was interrupted numerous times, saying
> the installer lacked privileges to write to various different folders,
> mostly under the Program Data folder, and also in the Start Menu
> folder. On each occasion, I had to open Explorer, R-Click on the folder
> in question, and "Take Ownership" of it. I am the sole user of this
> system, so if I don't own the folders, who the hell does? My account is
> an administrator account.
>
> This turned what should have been an uneventful 15 minute long procedure
> into an hour long hassle. Is there ANY way to get rid of this ownership
> nonsense so I don't have to go through this every time I install
> something? I thought disabling UAC was supposed to solve this problem.
>
> Unlike many, I'm not a real Vista basher, but this privilege/ownership
> business just has to go if you ask me.
>
> Thanx:
>
> Buddha
>

When you run into that again, cancel the install, enable UAC and try
again. There are some things that will not happen unless UAC is
enabled. After the install is finished, you can disable UAC again if
you choose.

--
"Software is like sex, it's better when it's free."
- Linus Torvalds

DRM and unintended consequences:
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/se...35&tag=nl.e101

Well, it wasn't preinstalled junk, since I did a complete format/reinstall
of Vista due to a virus problem some time ago. I normally get rid of all
that preinstalled, function limited stuff as a matter of course anyway. I
have and use an admin account, since it's the only account on the system and
I'm the only user.

"DL" <> wrote in message
news:%...
>I believe some oem PC's that come preinstalled with various junk, can cause
>problems with Adobe
> I've never experienced what you say in installing Reader, niether was I
> logged into an account with limited privelidges
>
> "Buddha" <> wrote in message
> news:29793666-E1B2-4FF6-BB33-...
>> Trying to install Adobe reader on my Vista Home Premium (SP-2) system, I
>> encountered numerous "privilege" problems.
>>
>> UAC is disabled, I R-Clicked on the installer and selected "Run as
>> Administrator". The installation was interrupted numerous times, saying
>> the installer lacked privileges to write to various different folders,
>> mostly under the Program Data folder, and also in the Start Menu folder.
>> On each occasion, I had to open Explorer, R-Click on the folder in
>> question, and "Take Ownership" of it. I am the sole user of this system,
>> so if I don't own the folders, who the hell does? My account is an
>> administrator account.
>>
>> This turned what should have been an uneventful 15 minute long procedure
>> into an hour long hassle. Is there ANY way to get rid of this ownership
>> nonsense so I don't have to go through this every time I install
>> something? I thought disabling UAC was supposed to solve this problem.
>>
>> Unlike many, I'm not a real Vista basher, but this privilege/ownership
>> business just has to go if you ask me.
>>
>> Thanx:
>>
>> Buddha
>>
>
>

Thanx, I'll try that next time this happens.

"The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly Known as Nina DiBoy'"
<> wrote in message news:hicnvc$r9q$...
> Buddha wrote:
>>
>> Trying to install Adobe reader on my Vista Home Premium (SP-2) system, I
>> encountered numerous "privilege" problems.
>>
>> UAC is disabled, I R-Clicked on the installer and selected "Run as
>> Administrator". The installation was interrupted numerous times, saying
>> the installer lacked privileges to write to various different folders,
>> mostly under the Program Data folder, and also in the Start Menu folder.
>> On each occasion, I had to open Explorer, R-Click on the folder in
>> question, and "Take Ownership" of it. I am the sole user of this system,
>> so if I don't own the folders, who the hell does? My account is an
>> administrator account.
>>
>> This turned what should have been an uneventful 15 minute long procedure
>> into an hour long hassle. Is there ANY way to get rid of this ownership
>> nonsense so I don't have to go through this every time I install
>> something? I thought disabling UAC was supposed to solve this problem.
>>
>> Unlike many, I'm not a real Vista basher, but this privilege/ownership
>> business just has to go if you ask me.
>>
>> Thanx:
>>
>> Buddha
>>
>
> When you run into that again, cancel the install, enable UAC and try
> again. There are some things that will not happen unless UAC is enabled.
> After the install is finished, you can disable UAC again if you choose.
>
> --
> "Software is like sex, it's better when it's free."
> - Linus Torvalds
>
> DRM and unintended consequences:
> http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/se...35&tag=nl.e101

Thanx, I'll try that if this happens again.

"Richard G. Harper" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Re-enable UAC; many installers now expect it to be present and working or
> else they will have problems.
>
> "Buddha" <> wrote in message
> news:29793666-E1B2-4FF6-BB33-...
>> Trying to install Adobe reader on my Vista Home Premium (SP-2) system, I
>> encountered numerous "privilege" problems.
>>
>> UAC is disabled, I R-Clicked on the installer and selected "Run as
>> Administrator". The installation was interrupted numerous times, saying
>> the installer lacked privileges to write to various different folders,
>> mostly under the Program Data folder, and also in the Start Menu folder.
>> On each occasion, I had to open Explorer, R-Click on the folder in
>> question, and "Take Ownership" of it. I am the sole user of this system,
>> so if I don't own the folders, who the hell does? My account is an
>> administrator account.
>>
>> This turned what should have been an uneventful 15 minute long procedure
>> into an hour long hassle. Is there ANY way to get rid of this ownership
>> nonsense so I don't have to go through this every time I install
>> something? I thought disabling UAC was supposed to solve this problem.
>>
>> Unlike many, I'm not a real Vista basher, but this privilege/ownership
>> business just has to go if you ask me.
>>
>> Thanx:
>>
>> Buddha
>>

Just curious-Why are you right clicking & using "Run as Administrator"? Is
it because of the permission errors?
What happens if you just double-click the installer?

I'm sorry if I'm not understanding your post but have you always had to
install programs in this manner on this machine?

~Gary



"Buddha" <> wrote in message
news:29793666-E1B2-4FF6-BB33-...
> Trying to install Adobe reader on my Vista Home Premium (SP-2) system, I
> encountered numerous "privilege" problems.
>
> UAC is disabled, I R-Clicked on the installer and selected "Run as
> Administrator". The installation was interrupted numerous times, saying
> the installer lacked privileges to write to various different folders,
> mostly under the Program Data folder, and also in the Start Menu folder.
> On each occasion, I had to open Explorer, R-Click on the folder in
> question, and "Take Ownership" of it. I am the sole user of this system,
> so if I don't own the folders, who the hell does? My account is an
> administrator account.
>
> This turned what should have been an uneventful 15 minute long procedure
> into an hour long hassle. Is there ANY way to get rid of this ownership
> nonsense so I don't have to go through this every time I install
> something? I thought disabling UAC was supposed to solve this problem.
>
> Unlike many, I'm not a real Vista basher, but this privilege/ownership
> business just has to go if you ask me.
>
> Thanx:
>
> Buddha
>

I believe the ReadMe stated that "Run as Administrator" was necessary under
Vista.

"Gary Brandenburg" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Just curious-Why are you right clicking & using "Run as Administrator"? Is
> it because of the permission errors?
> What happens if you just double-click the installer?
>
> I'm sorry if I'm not understanding your post but have you always had to
> install programs in this manner on this machine?
>
> ~Gary
>
>
>
> "Buddha" <> wrote in message
> news:29793666-E1B2-4FF6-BB33-...
>> Trying to install Adobe reader on my Vista Home Premium (SP-2) system, I
>> encountered numerous "privilege" problems.
>>
>> UAC is disabled, I R-Clicked on the installer and selected "Run as
>> Administrator". The installation was interrupted numerous times, saying
>> the installer lacked privileges to write to various different folders,
>> mostly under the Program Data folder, and also in the Start Menu folder.
>> On each occasion, I had to open Explorer, R-Click on the folder in
>> question, and "Take Ownership" of it. I am the sole user of this system,
>> so if I don't own the folders, who the hell does? My account is an
>> administrator account.
>>
>> This turned what should have been an uneventful 15 minute long procedure
>> into an hour long hassle. Is there ANY way to get rid of this ownership
>> nonsense so I don't have to go through this every time I install
>> something? I thought disabling UAC was supposed to solve this problem.
>>
>> Unlike many, I'm not a real Vista basher, but this privilege/ownership
>> business just has to go if you ask me.
>>
>> Thanx:
>>
>> Buddha
>>
>
>

Adobe Reader 9.2?
I've never had to install any program using the "Run As..." credentials,
including Adobe Reader on both 32 bit & 64 bit Vista/7 systems.

That's why I asked.

~Gary



"Buddha" <> wrote in message
news:693D973E-7205-414C-B56E-...
>I believe the ReadMe stated that "Run as Administrator" was necessary under
>Vista.
>
> "Gary Brandenburg" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Just curious-Why are you right clicking & using "Run as Administrator"?
>> Is it because of the permission errors?
>> What happens if you just double-click the installer?
>>
>> I'm sorry if I'm not understanding your post but have you always had to
>> install programs in this manner on this machine?
>>
>> ~Gary
>>
>>
>>
>> "Buddha" <> wrote in message
>> news:29793666-E1B2-4FF6-BB33-...
>>> Trying to install Adobe reader on my Vista Home Premium (SP-2) system, I
>>> encountered numerous "privilege" problems.
>>>
>>> UAC is disabled, I R-Clicked on the installer and selected "Run as
>>> Administrator". The installation was interrupted numerous times, saying
>>> the installer lacked privileges to write to various different folders,
>>> mostly under the Program Data folder, and also in the Start Menu folder.
>>> On each occasion, I had to open Explorer, R-Click on the folder in
>>> question, and "Take Ownership" of it. I am the sole user of this
>>> system, so if I don't own the folders, who the hell does? My account is
>>> an administrator account.
>>>
>>> This turned what should have been an uneventful 15 minute long procedure
>>> into an hour long hassle. Is there ANY way to get rid of this ownership
>>> nonsense so I don't have to go through this every time I install
>>> something? I thought disabling UAC was supposed to solve this problem.
>>>
>>> Unlike many, I'm not a real Vista basher, but this privilege/ownership
>>> business just has to go if you ask me.
>>>
>>> Thanx:
>>>
>>> Buddha
>>>
>>
>>
>