Action cannot be completely performed since you are not an administrator

[kaplan71]

Hi there --

I just installed Windows 7 Pro and subsequently added Spybot 1.6.2 to the system. I am trying to Immunize the system, but when I do so the following error message appears on-screen:

Action cannot be completed performed since you are not an administrator

The user account in question is one that is classified as an administrator. What can I do to correct this issue? Thanks.

[tashi]

Hello kaplan71,

"On Windows Vista and Windows 7, Spybot-S&D might tell you that you are not authorized to perform some actions, since they require Administrator rights. You can solve this problem as follows:

1. Right-click the Spybot - Search & Destroy entry in your start menu, instead of just left-clicking to start it.
2. Choose Run as administrator from the context menu."

From our FAQ here: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/42.html

There is also a screen shot which should help.

Best regards.

[rudy85]

I elevated it to admin the way you said and I am still receiving the error message. What else do I need to do?

[Topsy]

1. Right-click the Spybot - Search & Destroy entry in your start menu, instead of just left-clicking to start it.
2. Choose Run as administrator from the context menu."

This worked for me - thanks Tashi!!