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Jun 26, 2010 8:00AM PDT

Why does W7 tells me I do not have authorization on my computer every time I install or update programs? I paid for all of these, had it validated and authorized? Am I going to deal with this all the time? Help Please!

danadu

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Jun 26, 2010 11:35AM PDT

I am unsure what you mean, is it failing to install or is it asking you for the Admin. password?

If it is the password request,
you can try adjusting the User Account Control settings (UAC).
But this security feature is there for a reason. Learn what it does for you before you see it as a problem.

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Yep, I agree with the other post.
Jun 26, 2010 8:15PM PDT

This new security feature helps to prevent unauthorised install of unwanted software, and/or 'apparent' software updates that could cause damage.

Are you going to deal with this all the time? If you want that extra security, then the answer is Yes.

Mark

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Don't stress
Jun 27, 2010 8:35PM PDT

This is one of the security features in Win7. To get around this just right click on the install file and left click "run as administrator". This should now install properly without any further errors.