Re: Slightly OT: Windows Vista does not allow me to change any

[Chris Borokowski <athloi -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

Yves wrote:

> Sometimes, we need to change the odd configuration file in the
> installation
> folder of a program. These files are usually in a subfolder of
> c:\program
> files.

Microsoft wrote:

> Alternatively, you can run the program that is doing the downloading
> "as
> administrator" by right-clicking it and clicking Run As
> Administrator, and
> this will allow it to save to this area, but the solution above is
> better.

I'd try:

1. Set up a batch or script file to do what you need.
2. To run it, right-click the icon and click "Run As," select
Administrator

It will undoubtedly still bug you with security questions, but this
might allow an easier version of the process.





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