Windows Vista Account Privs are messed up please help

[Andrew1986]

i have just got my laptop that has windows vista home basic, i installed a game no problem but when i go to load the game it needs to install some protection software in which i get a message saying i need admin privs. which i do have as im the only user and an admin, i also get this when starting photoshop CS2 it also says i need admin privs how can i sort this out

Thanks in advanced Andrew

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering User Account Control (UAC) issues on Windows Vista Home Basic when trying to run certain applications that require administrative privileges. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Run Applications as an Administrator​

• Right-click on the shortcut or executable of the game or Photoshop CS2.
• Select "Run as administrator" from the context menu.
• This should prompt for administrative credentials if required.

2. Disable UAC (User Account Control)​

• Press the Windows key + R, type "msconfig" and hit Enter.
• Go to the "Tools" tab and launch "Change UAC Settings."
• Move the slider to the lowest setting (Never Notify).
• Click OK and restart your computer.
• Note: Disabling UAC reduces the security of your system. Use caution when making this change.

3. Create a New Admin Account​

• Sometimes user profiles can get corrupted. Create a new administrative account:
  • Go to Control Panel > User Accounts.
  • Create a new user account with administrative privileges.
  • Log in with the new account and try running the applications.

    4. Use Compatibility Mode​

    • Right-click on the application's shortcut or executable.
    • Go to Properties > Compatibility tab.
    • Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select an older version of Windows (e.g., Windows XP).
    • Click OK and try running the application.

    5. Check Group Policy Settings​

    • Press Windows key + R, type "gpedit.msc," and hit Enter.
    • Navigate to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment.
    • Check if your user account is listed under "Act as part of the operating system" or "Log on as a service."
    • Add your user account if it's missing.

    6. Reinstall the Applications​

• If none of the above solutions work, consider reinstalling the games or software. Try these steps and see if they help resolve the issue. Let me know if you need further assistance!