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    How do I give permissions to a Uninstaller Program to uninstall apps?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Wolf Mike, Jan 12, 2008.

  1. Wolf Mike

    Wolf Mike Notebook Enthusiast

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    I installed AIM V5.53599 and it came with Viewpoint Media Player.

    Well Viewpoint Media player didnt come with an uninstaller. And I tried removing it with Your Uninstaller but it wasn't able to because it said I didnt have admin permissions.

    Yes I've tried removing via add/remove programs.

    It tells me to Please log into as Admin to install. But I am admin! and i want to uninstall

    So how can I get the uninstaller to remove it?
     
    Wolf Mike, Jan 12, 2008
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  2. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Go to add/remove programs and delete it from there.
     
    Gintoki, Jan 12, 2008
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  3. Wolf Mike

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    I wouldn't have used the Uninstaller if I could do that.
     
    Wolf Mike, Jan 13, 2008
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    Wolf Mike Notebook Enthusiast

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    Somebody help?
     
    Wolf Mike, Jan 13, 2008
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    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    I'm not exactly sure how it works but if you're running as admin because you're the 1st user you may need to go into the BIOS and set the admin password. Don't forget it!
     
    Hiker, Jan 13, 2008
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    Log in under the Admin account. If that doesn't work, Right click the folder where Viewpoint is installed and check the permission tab. Make sure the Admin has full control and if there is a "everyone" group, make sure the deny box is NOT checked. I hope this helps. Also Google "uninstall viewpoint." This piece of software has a reputation for dying hard.
     
    surfasb, Jan 13, 2008
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    WHAT are you talking about :confused: Setting the BIOS password has absolutely NOTHING to do with Windows Admin account.

    @Wolf Mike : As surfasb said, login as Administrator and uninstall. If you dont see the admin user name at the welcome screen then press Ctrl+Alt+Del at the welcome screen to get the classic login dialog.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 13, 2008
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