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    Not letting me install programs

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Helpmyfriend, Jun 19, 2010.

  1. Helpmyfriend

    Helpmyfriend Notebook Evangelist

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    I just got new laptop and im trying to install a program but it keeps popping up asking for admin user and p/w. But in my accounts im setup as the admin already. I only have me myself on this computer.

    and how do i put the my documents icon on the desktop?
     
    Helpmyfriend, Jun 19, 2010
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  2. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    i can help you with the second one.
    start > right click on my documents > send to > desktop (create shortcut).

    what software are you trying to load?
     
    MrDJ, Jun 19, 2010
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  3. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    We cannot help you with bypassing the password as it is not allowed per forum rules. And seeing as your second question got answered, I will close this now.
     
    Padmé, Jun 20, 2010
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