I am the only user on my computer and am an administrator obviously. I am trying to delete some *.gdp files that a software did not remove when uninstalled. It says I need permission. FROM WHO? How do I rid myself of these files and is it possible for VISTA to be set so it recognizes that I am the only one on the planet actually with the permission to do anything on this stupid OS?????
Thanks for the help Brink,. Question why wouldn't I automatically have ownership sine It is my computer and I am the only user. I understand a lot of these types of functions relate to networked computer but there are millions of home pc's. Why has microsoft totally written the software from a networked standpoint without consideration for individual users? It seems like to do anything, even the simplest tasks, I have to jump though so many hoops? We are not all admins on networks or IT engineers maintaining networks? I have the HOME addition what business in their right mind would use it? I do a quarter of the stuff I used to do on computers because the option isn't there or I have spend a couple hours searching forums to find it. Who has this kind of time? I know you aren't responsible for what Microsoft does and I'm sorry you have to read all this.
In Vista the default administrator account is treated just like the Standard account. To have full control you will need to enable and use the built-in Administrator account.
The information box in the tutorial below will also help explain the purpose and use of UAC. UAC is responsible for asking you to allow permission when a program wants to run with administrator rights.
Whats the point of callingit an administrator account if it isnt one? also I have UAC disabled and its not a UAC warning box. I was going to go XP 64 until I heard the drivers weren't gonna be updated in January. I so should have even with drivers not updated I'm betting XP will outlast Vista by years.
It was all part of extra security in Vista. Since the default administrator account must approve programs that want to run as administrator, this helps prevent unknown programs from doing something without you knowing about it first. Plus, by default Vista protects it's system files by not allowing permission to modify them without having to Take Ownership and allow your account permission. This helps protect your system files from accidentally being deleted or modified by malware.
Yeah, it can be a pain compared to what you are use to from XP, but it is more secured because of it though. Using the built-in Administrator account will get you closer to running like in XP though.
