Ensure All Users Have Local PC Administrator Rights
Log on as a user with Local Administrative Rights
Note: This does not work on XP HOME
Steps
- Right-Click the My Computer icon. Note: The My Computer will be displayed either on the Desktop or Start Panel.
- Left-Click Manage on the popup menu.
- Click Local User and Groups.
- Click Groups.
- Right-Click Administrators.
- Left-Click Properties.
- Click the Add... button. NOTE: If From this location: is displaying your computer name, the following two sets of steps can be skipped.
- Click the Locations... button.
- Click on your computer's name.
- Click the OK button.
- Type Everyone into the Enter the object names to select (examples): textbox.
- Click the OK button.
- Validate Everyone is displayed.
- Click the OK button.
Tips
- Method 3: Click Start > Right click on Computer > Click on Manage
- Method 2: Push "Windows Key + R" > Type "compmgmt.msc" without quotes ["] > OK
- You can open computer management window using either method listed below:
- Method 1: Click Start > Control Panel > Administrative tools > Computer Management
