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    Windows 8 Can't do as administrator (I am); nor run anything as admin

    Hi, I am the only user and administrator, this is shown in all settings, yet I apparently cannot do anything that requires administrator’s rights, e.g. - I cannot change the ‘hosts’ file. If I edit directly, cannot save, for not having permission; if I edit elsewhere and try to copy back, the...
    • Georgey
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    • administrator command prompt configuration elevated access hosts file permissions registry system issues user rights windows settings
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Re-enabling the Administrator account in windows 7 home

    Hi I have the Administrator account's password, but in order to conceal it in the Start up screen. I disabled it. So please tell me that there is a way to type in the Administrator's password inorder to start the elevated command prompt? Why can't I type in the Administrator's password? Is it...
    • artner0112
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    • administrator command prompt elevated access help home premium password security system restore user accounts windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Registry nightmare

    Ok, I have been having this problem for a couple days now and have searched countless sites for answers. I am not able to run Regedit, Regedt32 or any type of .reg script file. From within Windows, I get either Access Denied or can't find file. From an Elevated Command Prompt, after running a...
    • Jrenter2
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    • access denied command prompt elevated access error file issues help request hp pavilion pentium dual core permissions regedit registry registry files system issues tech support troubleshooting user rights windows 7 windows errors windows version x64
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support