Windows 7 Domain user with local admin rights OFF the network

[glmayes]

Having a issue with our new WIndows 7 machines. Have added pc to domain (2003 Server/AD), have added domain user to local admin group (e.g. DOMAIN\user) Can run applications as administrator as long as they are connected physically to domain. Pull the plug, the user DOES NOT have admin rights to add printer, run app. etc. Never had this problem with XP. If you plug the machine back into the wire, admin rights are back... What do I need to change?
Thanks in advance.

 

[glmayes]

Tried HP LaserJet P2015 from cd with network disconnected; Setup starts, runs for a minute, then provides error stating you should try the "Run as admin". Restarted, tried to run setup manually WITH Run As - no change - Darned!

 

[glmayes]

Hey Trouble - Thanks for your help today - Noticed your In Indiana - I'm in Valpo!!

 

[Trouble]

When the machine is connected to the wire, do not have to right-click, run as - Runs fine, normal...
With cable unplugged, right-click, Run as Administrator fails. Consistent across 3 machines now. STill haven't had a chance to try other printer software.

OK, but I just got to know....how does it fail? Do you get an opportunity to enter a username and password? And if so do you use the fully qualified domain username like [email protected] or does it just do nothing?

 

[Trouble]

We cross posted good to know, I'm in Hobart, can practically see you from here.

 

[glmayes]

"Does nothing" would be the answer; User is not prompted to enter anything, doesn't have a chance to enter anything. Not prompted to enter a admin password, or user/password combo. I'm guessing because they are in the Administrators group already??