Registry keys that I can't delete can't take control of etc.

I'm trying to install Acrobat professional so I can create PDF files but I
keep hitting some registry key that stops the install. I took control of all
the ones I could find and then the install goes further but still finds
another key that is locked or I don't have permission to.

How can I either reset the Vista registry so that the program can install or
a way for me to take control of the non conforming keys.

Thanks for any help, Rich

"Rich" <> wrote in message
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> I'm trying to install Acrobat professional so I can create PDF files but I
> keep hitting some registry key that stops the install. I took control of
> all the ones I could find and then the install goes further but still
> finds another key that is locked or I don't have permission to.
>
> How can I either reset the Vista registry so that the program can install
> or a way for me to take control of the non conforming keys.
>
> Thanks for any help, Rich
>
>
>


What version Acrobat Pro do you have?


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> "Rich" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> I'm trying to install Acrobat professional so I can create PDF files but
>> I keep hitting some registry key that stops the install. I took control
>> of all the ones I could find and then the install goes further but still
>> finds another key that is locked or I don't have permission to.
>>
>> How can I either reset the Vista registry so that the program can install
>> or a way for me to take control of the non conforming keys.
>>
>> Thanks for any help, Rich
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> What version Acrobat Pro do you have?

8.0

Rich;892189 Wrote:
> I'm trying to install Acrobat professional so I can create PDF files bu
>
> keep hitting some registry key that stops the install. I took contro
> of al
> the ones I could find and then the install goes further but still find
> another key that is locked or I don't have permission to
>
> How can I either reset the Vista registry so that the program ca
> install o
> a way for me to take control of the non conforming keys
>
> Thanks for any help, Ric

Have you tried running the installer as administrator - right click th
.exe and select "runv as Adinistrator

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Open the Acrobat 8.0 disk in Computer, right click the Setup executable and
click 'Run as Administrato'.
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"Rich" <> wrote in message
news:#...
> I'm trying to install Acrobat professional so I can create PDF files but I
> keep hitting some registry key that stops the install. I took control of
> all the ones I could find and then the install goes further but still
> finds another key that is locked or I don't have permission to.
>
> How can I either reset the Vista registry so that the program can install
> or a way for me to take control of the non conforming keys.
>
> Thanks for any help, Rich
>
>
>

Yes I've done that as well no go. I've drilled down to the registry key in
question and I can't delete it or take ownership it just gives an error.

Rich


"barman58" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> Rich;892189 Wrote:
>> I'm trying to install Acrobat professional so I can create PDF files but
>> I
>> keep hitting some registry key that stops the install. I took control
>> of all
>> the ones I could find and then the install goes further but still finds
>> another key that is locked or I don't have permission to.
>>
>> How can I either reset the Vista registry so that the program can
>> install or
>> a way for me to take control of the non conforming keys.
>>
>> Thanks for any help, Rich
>
> Have you tried running the installer as administrator - right click the
> exe and select "runv as Adinistrator"
>
>
> --
> barman58
>
>

Sounds like a job for Adobe Acrobat support:
http://www.adobe.com/support/acrobat/
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"Rich" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Yes I've done that as well no go. I've drilled down to the registry key in
> question and I can't delete it or take ownership it just gives an error.
>
> Rich
>
>
> "barman58" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>
>> Rich;892189 Wrote:
>>> I'm trying to install Acrobat professional so I can create PDF files but
>>> I
>>> keep hitting some registry key that stops the install. I took control
>>> of all
>>> the ones I could find and then the install goes further but still finds
>>> another key that is locked or I don't have permission to.
>>>
>>> How can I either reset the Vista registry so that the program can
>>> install or
>>> a way for me to take control of the non conforming keys.
>>>
>>> Thanks for any help, Rich
>>
>> Have you tried running the installer as administrator - right click the
>> exe and select "runv as Adinistrator"
>>
>>
>> --
>> barman58
>>
>>
>
>

>
> but still find
> another key that is locked or I don't have permission t
>
Downoload 'PsTools
(http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb896649.aspx
Unpack file *psexec.exe* and place it in *C:\Windows\System32

next run *cmd.exe* with administrative previlliges (right click on i
as admin if you use UAC) and in *cmd.exe* type

PSEXEC -S -I -D REGEDIT.EX
-this command allow you run *regedit.exe* from a SYSTEM account (no
from your account) so remember if you want remove any key the owner o
this key should be SYSTEM now and full control for him for this ke
also
(see PsTools describe

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