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I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

the desktop.ini files should not normaly show up, unless you have "show hidden files and folders" set in your folder options. I'm not sure deleting them will have any effect, but you might want to leave them just to be sure, it could affect how your desktop is displayed. in case you're wondering how you have 2 files with the same name in the same folder, they're not in the same folder. one is in your personal profile, the other is in the "Public" profile ("All Users" on XP).
Not sure about the AV, though. you might try uninstalling it, then run the installation program as administrator. be sure to post back here if it works (or if it doesn't). "Mr. Newt" wrote:

TWO (2) desktop.ini files
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

Kip,
I have tried to gain access to vista via Administrator account but can't do it unless I go through safe mode (which I assume is not the way to install a program). I've done many things (google it) but none have worked. I've tried setting it to CTL-ALT-DEL to login, I've made sure Admin account is active (not disabled) via userpasswords2, I've tried shift-F10 and alt-TAB. How do I login as Admin?
Also, I tried MS Help's suggestion to fix the problem by going to the program in question, right clicking, properties, compatibility mode, running in Administrator mode, and UAC still complains. Just FYI.
Thanks.
Robert "Mr. Newt" wrote in message

Kip,
Thanks for the info. Yes, you are right, I have my folders set to show hidden files, but they're showing on the desktop. Interesting. I'll try the AV solution and will post back.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message the desktop.ini files should not normaly show up, unless you have "show hidden files and folders" set in your folder options. I'm not sure deleting them will have any effect, but you might want to leave them just to be sure, it could affect how your desktop is displayed. in case you're wondering how you have 2 files with the same name in the same folder, they're not in the same folder. one is in your personal profile, the other is in the "Public" profile ("All Users" on XP).
Not sure about the AV, though. you might try uninstalling it, then run the installation program as administrator. be sure to post back here if it works (or if it doesn't). "Mr. Newt" wrote:
TWO (2) desktop.ini files
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message

I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

TWO (2) desktop.ini files
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message

Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

Kip,
Thanks for the info. Yes, you are right, I have my folders set to show hidden files, but they're showing on the desktop. Interesting. I'll try the AV solution and will post back.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message

the desktop.ini files should not normaly show up, unless you have "show hidden files and folders" set in your folder options. I'm not sure deleting them will have any effect, but you might want to leave them just to be sure, it could affect how your desktop is displayed. in case you're wondering how you have 2 files with the same name in the same folder, they're not in the same folder. one is in your personal profile, the other is in the "Public" profile ("All Users" on XP).
Not sure about the AV, though. you might try uninstalling it, then run the installation program as administrator. be sure to post back here if it works (or if it doesn't). "Mr. Newt" wrote:
TWO (2) desktop.ini files
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

I'm also having this same problem as well, with the same anti-virus programs as well. Anyone know how to fix this?
"Mr. Newt" wrote:

Kip,
I have tried to gain access to vista via Administrator account but can't do it unless I go through safe mode (which I assume is not the way to install a program). I've done many things (google it) but none have worked. I've tried setting it to CTL-ALT-DEL to login, I've made sure Admin account is active (not disabled) via userpasswords2, I've tried shift-F10 and alt-TAB. How do I login as Admin?
Also, I tried MS Help's suggestion to fix the problem by going to the program in question, right clicking, properties, compatibility mode, running in Administrator mode, and UAC still complains. Just FYI.
Thanks.
Robert "Mr. Newt" wrote in message Kip,
Thanks for the info. Yes, you are right, I have my folders set to show hidden files, but they're showing on the desktop. Interesting. I'll try the AV solution and will post back.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message the desktop.ini files should not normaly show up, unless you have "show hidden files and folders" set in your folder options. I'm not sure deleting them will have any effect, but you might want to leave them just to be sure, it could affect how your desktop is displayed. in case you're wondering how you have 2 files with the same name in the same folder, they're not in the same folder. one is in your personal profile, the other is in the "Public" profile ("All Users" on XP).
Not sure about the AV, though. you might try uninstalling it, then run the installation program as administrator. be sure to post back here if it works (or if it doesn't). "Mr. Newt" wrote:
TWO (2) desktop.ini files
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

Becky,
I'm beginning to think there is no fix short of turning off UAC, which I don't want to do (I think UAC is a good idea). I wish there was a "remember this setting" button for UAC, which the firewall/security programs I've used in the past always had. Hint, hint.
Robert
"BeckyWC" wrote in message

I'm also having this same problem as well, with the same anti-virus programs as well. Anyone know how to fix this?
"Mr. Newt" wrote:
Kip,
I have tried to gain access to vista via Administrator account but can't do it unless I go through safe mode (which I assume is not the way to install a program). I've done many things (google it) but none have worked. I've tried setting it to CTL-ALT-DEL to login, I've made sure Admin account is active (not disabled) via userpasswords2, I've tried shift-F10 and alt-TAB. How do I login as Admin?
Also, I tried MS Help's suggestion to fix the problem by going to the program in question, right clicking, properties, compatibility mode, running in Administrator mode, and UAC still complains. Just FYI.
Thanks.
Robert "Mr. Newt" wrote in message Kip,
Thanks for the info. Yes, you are right, I have my folders set to show hidden files, but they're showing on the desktop. Interesting. I'll try the AV solution and will post back.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message the desktop.ini files should not normaly show up, unless you have "show hidden files and folders" set in your folder options. I'm not sure deleting them will have any effect, but you might want to leave them just to be sure, it could affect how your desktop is displayed. in case you're wondering how you have 2 files with the same name in the same folder, they're not in the same folder. one is in your personal profile, the other is in the "Public" profile ("All Users" on XP).
Not sure about the AV, though. you might try uninstalling it, then run the installation program as administrator. be sure to post back here if it works (or if it doesn't). "Mr. Newt" wrote:
TWO (2) desktop.ini files
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

Okay, I finally tried to uninstall and reinstall in Admin account using safemode (couldn't figure out how to get into Admin account any other way) and the problem still exists, so this is not a fix. I will monitor the NG to see if someone does come up with a solution.
In the meantime I see no alternative to turning UAC off. It doesn't bother me as much now, though, as I didn't need a password to access the Administrator account (and install the virus software) in safemode. I hope this password not being required problem is because of a setting I changed or because the software is a beta, as it defeats ALL of the security built into Vista.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message

Becky,
I'm beginning to think there is no fix short of turning off UAC, which I don't want to do (I think UAC is a good idea). I wish there was a "remember this setting" button for UAC, which the firewall/security programs I've used in the past always had. Hint, hint.
Robert
"BeckyWC" wrote in message I'm also having this same problem as well, with the same anti-virus programs as well. Anyone know how to fix this?
"Mr. Newt" wrote:
Kip,
I have tried to gain access to vista via Administrator account but can't do it unless I go through safe mode (which I assume is not the way to install a program). I've done many things (google it) but none have worked. I've tried setting it to CTL-ALT-DEL to login, I've made sure Admin account is active (not disabled) via userpasswords2, I've tried shift-F10 and alt-TAB. How do I login as Admin?
Also, I tried MS Help's suggestion to fix the problem by going to the program in question, right clicking, properties, compatibility mode, running in Administrator mode, and UAC still complains. Just FYI.
Thanks.
Robert "Mr. Newt" wrote in message Kip,
Thanks for the info. Yes, you are right, I have my folders set to show hidden files, but they're showing on the desktop. Interesting. I'll try the AV solution and will post back.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message the desktop.ini files should not normaly show up, unless you have "show hidden files and folders" set in your folder options. I'm not sure deleting them will have any effect, but you might want to leave them just to be sure, it could affect how your desktop is displayed. in case you're wondering how you have 2 files with the same name in the same folder, they're not in the same folder. one is in your personal profile, the other is in the "Public" profile ("All Users" on XP).
Not sure about the AV, though. you might try uninstalling it, then run the installation program as administrator. be sure to post back here if it works (or if it doesn't). "Mr. Newt" wrote:
TWO (2) desktop.ini files
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

I still haven't found a solution either. you can set a password for the admin account. control panel->user accounts->Advanced options->advanced->advanced->users, right click administrator, and "set password". (a lot of steps, I know.) when I set up my system, it asked me to create a new admin account, and automatically disabled the built-in one.
"Mr. Newt" wrote:

Okay, I finally tried to uninstall and reinstall in Admin account using safemode (couldn't figure out how to get into Admin account any other way) and the problem still exists, so this is not a fix. I will monitor the NG to see if someone does come up with a solution.
In the meantime I see no alternative to turning UAC off. It doesn't bother me as much now, though, as I didn't need a password to access the Administrator account (and install the virus software) in safemode. I hope this password not being required problem is because of a setting I changed or because the software is a beta, as it defeats ALL of the security built into Vista.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Becky,
I'm beginning to think there is no fix short of turning off UAC, which I don't want to do (I think UAC is a good idea). I wish there was a "remember this setting" button for UAC, which the firewall/security programs I've used in the past always had. Hint, hint.
Robert
"BeckyWC" wrote in message I'm also having this same problem as well, with the same anti-virus programs as well. Anyone know how to fix this?
"Mr. Newt" wrote:
Kip,
I have tried to gain access to vista via Administrator account but can't do it unless I go through safe mode (which I assume is not the way to install a program). I've done many things (google it) but none have worked. I've tried setting it to CTL-ALT-DEL to login, I've made sure Admin account is active (not disabled) via userpasswords2, I've tried shift-F10 and alt-TAB. How do I login as Admin?
Also, I tried MS Help's suggestion to fix the problem by going to the program in question, right clicking, properties, compatibility mode, running in Administrator mode, and UAC still complains. Just FYI.
Thanks.
Robert "Mr. Newt" wrote in message Kip,
Thanks for the info. Yes, you are right, I have my folders set to show hidden files, but they're showing on the desktop. Interesting. I'll try the AV solution and will post back.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message the desktop.ini files should not normaly show up, unless you have "show hidden files and folders" set in your folder options. I'm not sure deleting them will have any effect, but you might want to leave them just to be sure, it could affect how your desktop is displayed. in case you're wondering how you have 2 files with the same name in the same folder, they're not in the same folder. one is in your personal profile, the other is in the "Public" profile ("All Users" on XP).
Not sure about the AV, though. you might try uninstalling it, then run the installation program as administrator. be sure to post back here if it works (or if it doesn't). "Mr. Newt" wrote:
TWO (2) desktop.ini files
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

Kip,
Thanks again. I was very unhappy when I could access the system without a password. The UAC problem I can live with till there's a fix.
Thanks again.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message

I still haven't found a solution either. you can set a password for the admin account. control panel->user accounts->Advanced options->advanced->advanced->users, right click administrator, and "set password". (a lot of steps, I know.) when I set up my system, it asked me to create a new admin account, and automatically disabled the built-in one.
"Mr. Newt" wrote:
Okay, I finally tried to uninstall and reinstall in Admin account using safemode (couldn't figure out how to get into Admin account any other way) and the problem still exists, so this is not a fix. I will monitor the NG to see if someone does come up with a solution.
In the meantime I see no alternative to turning UAC off. It doesn't bother me as much now, though, as I didn't need a password to access the Administrator account (and install the virus software) in safemode. I hope this password not being required problem is because of a setting I changed or because the software is a beta, as it defeats ALL of the security built into Vista.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Becky,
I'm beginning to think there is no fix short of turning off UAC, which I don't want to do (I think UAC is a good idea). I wish there was a "remember this setting" button for UAC, which the firewall/security programs I've used in the past always had. Hint, hint.
Robert
"BeckyWC" wrote in message I'm also having this same problem as well, with the same anti-virus programs as well. Anyone know how to fix this?
"Mr. Newt" wrote:
Kip,
I have tried to gain access to vista via Administrator account but can't do it unless I go through safe mode (which I assume is not the way to install a program). I've done many things (google it) but none have worked. I've tried setting it to CTL-ALT-DEL to login, I've made sure Admin account is active (not disabled) via userpasswords2, I've tried shift-F10 and alt-TAB. How do I login as Admin?
Also, I tried MS Help's suggestion to fix the problem by going to the program in question, right clicking, properties, compatibility mode, running in Administrator mode, and UAC still complains. Just FYI.
Thanks.
Robert "Mr. Newt" wrote in message Kip,
Thanks for the info. Yes, you are right, I have my folders set to show hidden files, but they're showing on the desktop. Interesting. I'll try the AV solution and will post back.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message the desktop.ini files should not normaly show up, unless you have "show hidden files and folders" set in your folder options. I'm not sure deleting them will have any effect, but you might want to leave them just to be sure, it could affect how your desktop is displayed. in case you're wondering how you have 2 files with the same name in the same folder, they're not in the same folder. one is in your personal profile, the other is in the "Public" profile ("All Users" on XP).
Not sure about the AV, though. you might try uninstalling it, then run the installation program as administrator. be sure to post back here if it works (or if it doesn't). "Mr. Newt" wrote:
TWO (2) desktop.ini files
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

Kip, Becky,
I've contacted the antivirus company and they're going to look into the problem at their end. I will update if it is resolved at that end.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message

Kip,
Thanks again. I was very unhappy when I could access the system without a password. The UAC problem I can live with till there's a fix.
Thanks again.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message I still haven't found a solution either. you can set a password for the admin account. control panel->user accounts->Advanced options->advanced->advanced->users, right click administrator, and "set password". (a lot of steps, I know.) when I set up my system, it asked me to create a new admin account, and automatically disabled the built-in one.
"Mr. Newt" wrote:
Okay, I finally tried to uninstall and reinstall in Admin account using safemode (couldn't figure out how to get into Admin account any other way) and the problem still exists, so this is not a fix. I will monitor the NG to see if someone does come up with a solution.
In the meantime I see no alternative to turning UAC off. It doesn't bother me as much now, though, as I didn't need a password to access the Administrator account (and install the virus software) in safemode. I hope this password not being required problem is because of a setting I changed or because the software is a beta, as it defeats ALL of the security built into Vista.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Becky,
I'm beginning to think there is no fix short of turning off UAC, which I don't want to do (I think UAC is a good idea). I wish there was a "remember this setting" button for UAC, which the firewall/security programs I've used in the past always had. Hint, hint.
Robert
"BeckyWC" wrote in message I'm also having this same problem as well, with the same anti-virus programs as well. Anyone know how to fix this?
"Mr. Newt" wrote:
Kip,
I have tried to gain access to vista via Administrator account but can't do it unless I go through safe mode (which I assume is not the way to install a program). I've done many things (google it) but none have worked. I've tried setting it to CTL-ALT-DEL to login, I've made sure Admin account is active (not disabled) via userpasswords2, I've tried shift-F10 and alt-TAB. How do I login as Admin?
Also, I tried MS Help's suggestion to fix the problem by going to the program in question, right clicking, properties, compatibility mode, running in Administrator mode, and UAC still complains. Just FYI.
Thanks.
Robert "Mr. Newt" wrote in message Kip,
Thanks for the info. Yes, you are right, I have my folders set to show hidden files, but they're showing on the desktop. Interesting. I'll try the AV solution and will post back.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message the desktop.ini files should not normaly show up, unless you have "show hidden files and folders" set in your folder options. I'm not sure deleting them will have any effect, but you might want to leave them just to be sure, it could affect how your desktop is displayed. in case you're wondering how you have 2 files with the same name in the same folder, they're not in the same folder. one is in your personal profile, the other is in the "Public" profile ("All Users" on XP).
Not sure about the AV, though. you might try uninstalling it, then run the installation program as administrator. be sure to post back here if it works (or if it doesn't). "Mr. Newt" wrote:
TWO (2) desktop.ini files
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

Solved the camera problem. Just used the driver "on the disk." When everything else fails go back and RTM. =)
Robert "Mr. Newt" wrote in message

Kip, Becky,
I've contacted the antivirus company and they're going to look into the problem at their end. I will update if it is resolved at that end.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Kip,
Thanks again. I was very unhappy when I could access the system without a password. The UAC problem I can live with till there's a fix.
Thanks again.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message I still haven't found a solution either. you can set a password for the admin account. control panel->user accounts->Advanced options->advanced->advanced->users, right click administrator, and "set password". (a lot of steps, I know.) when I set up my system, it asked me to create a new admin account, and automatically disabled the built-in one.
"Mr. Newt" wrote:
Okay, I finally tried to uninstall and reinstall in Admin account using safemode (couldn't figure out how to get into Admin account any other way) and the problem still exists, so this is not a fix. I will monitor the NG to see if someone does come up with a solution.
In the meantime I see no alternative to turning UAC off. It doesn't bother me as much now, though, as I didn't need a password to access the Administrator account (and install the virus software) in safemode. I hope this password not being required problem is because of a setting I changed or because the software is a beta, as it defeats ALL of the security built into Vista.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Becky,
I'm beginning to think there is no fix short of turning off UAC, which I don't want to do (I think UAC is a good idea). I wish there was a "remember this setting" button for UAC, which the firewall/security programs I've used in the past always had. Hint, hint.
Robert
"BeckyWC" wrote in message I'm also having this same problem as well, with the same anti-virus programs as well. Anyone know how to fix this?
"Mr. Newt" wrote:
Kip,
I have tried to gain access to vista via Administrator account but can't do it unless I go through safe mode (which I assume is not the way to install a program). I've done many things (google it) but none have worked. I've tried setting it to CTL-ALT-DEL to login, I've made sure Admin account is active (not disabled) via userpasswords2, I've tried shift-F10 and alt-TAB. How do I login as Admin?
Also, I tried MS Help's suggestion to fix the problem by going to the program in question, right clicking, properties, compatibility mode, running in Administrator mode, and UAC still complains. Just FYI.
Thanks.
Robert "Mr. Newt" wrote in message Kip,
Thanks for the info. Yes, you are right, I have my folders set to show hidden files, but they're showing on the desktop. Interesting. I'll try the AV solution and will post back.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message the desktop.ini files should not normaly show up, unless you have "show hidden files and folders" set in your folder options. I'm not sure deleting them will have any effect, but you might want to leave them just to be sure, it could affect how your desktop is displayed. in case you're wondering how you have 2 files with the same name in the same folder, they're not in the same folder. one is in your personal profile, the other is in the "Public" profile ("All Users" on XP).
Not sure about the AV, though. you might try uninstalling it, then run the installation program as administrator. be sure to post back here if it works (or if it doesn't). "Mr. Newt" wrote:
TWO (2) desktop.ini files
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert

Nope, camera don't work and Logitech said they don't support betas. =(
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message

Solved the camera problem. Just used the driver "on the disk." When everything else fails go back and RTM. =)
Robert "Mr. Newt" wrote in message Kip, Becky,
I've contacted the antivirus company and they're going to look into the problem at their end. I will update if it is resolved at that end.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Kip,
Thanks again. I was very unhappy when I could access the system without a password. The UAC problem I can live with till there's a fix.
Thanks again.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message I still haven't found a solution either. you can set a password for the admin account. control panel->user accounts->Advanced options->advanced->advanced->users, right click administrator, and "set password". (a lot of steps, I know.) when I set up my system, it asked me to create a new admin account, and automatically disabled the built-in one.
"Mr. Newt" wrote:
Okay, I finally tried to uninstall and reinstall in Admin account using safemode (couldn't figure out how to get into Admin account any other way) and the problem still exists, so this is not a fix. I will monitor the NG to see if someone does come up with a solution.
In the meantime I see no alternative to turning UAC off. It doesn't bother me as much now, though, as I didn't need a password to access the Administrator account (and install the virus software) in safemode. I hope this password not being required problem is because of a setting I changed or because the software is a beta, as it defeats ALL of the security built into Vista.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Becky,
I'm beginning to think there is no fix short of turning off UAC, which I don't want to do (I think UAC is a good idea). I wish there was a "remember this setting" button for UAC, which the firewall/security programs I've used in the past always had. Hint, hint.
Robert
"BeckyWC" wrote in message I'm also having this same problem as well, with the same anti-virus programs as well. Anyone know how to fix this?
"Mr. Newt" wrote:
Kip,
I have tried to gain access to vista via Administrator account but can't do it unless I go through safe mode (which I assume is not the way to install a program). I've done many things (google it) but none have worked. I've tried setting it to CTL-ALT-DEL to login, I've made sure Admin account is active (not disabled) via userpasswords2, I've tried shift-F10 and alt-TAB. How do I login as Admin?
Also, I tried MS Help's suggestion to fix the problem by going to the program in question, right clicking, properties, compatibility mode, running in Administrator mode, and UAC still complains. Just FYI.
Thanks.
Robert "Mr. Newt" wrote in message Kip,
Thanks for the info. Yes, you are right, I have my folders set to show hidden files, but they're showing on the desktop. Interesting. I'll try the AV solution and will post back.
Robert
"Kip" wrote in message the desktop.ini files should not normaly show up, unless you have "show hidden files and folders" set in your folder options. I'm not sure deleting them will have any effect, but you might want to leave them just to be sure, it could affect how your desktop is displayed. in case you're wondering how you have 2 files with the same name in the same folder, they're not in the same folder. one is in your personal profile, the other is in the "Public" profile ("All Users" on XP).
Not sure about the AV, though. you might try uninstalling it, then run the installation program as administrator. be sure to post back here if it works (or if it doesn't). "Mr. Newt" wrote:
TWO (2) desktop.ini files
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message Also, forgot to mention: I now have to desktop.ini files showing on the desktop. Why? Can I safely delete them?
Thanks.
Robert
"Mr. Newt" wrote in message I installed free antivirus software (THANK YOU CA) on my vista box, but UAC asks if it's okay to run each time the computer starts. I turned off UAC, and of course the problem goes away, but returns when I turn it back on (I was hoping it would accept the virus program because it was there before being turned on).
Is there a way around this? I don't see any where where I can choose "remember this setting" and it doesn't seem to save on its own.
Also, anybody know a way to get my logitech camera working with vista?
Thanks Robert