how do i log on as administrator

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  1. xboxdvl2

    xboxdvl2 Regular member

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    on my computer im trying to update super antispyware.everytime i try it says requires administrator account.went to control panel/users and under my name it says administrator.can anyone think of why it wont let me update or any way i can update it.
     
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    what abt right-click, run as administrator?>
     
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    tryed that and it didnt work.
     
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    If you are currently logged on to your computer, click Start, and then click Log Off. When prompted, click Switch User.
    Note: If your computer is joined to an Active Directory, the Fast Users Switching feature will be disabled. This is a common change made to computers used for business. In fact, it happens automatically when a computer joins an Active Directory domain. However, this setting is not the default setting. Almost all computers in home environments will have Fast User Switching enabled.

    On the Welcome screen, press CTRL+ALT+DEL on your keyboard by holding down both the CTRL and ALT keys and then pressing DELETE.

    The Log On to Windows dialog box appears. In the User name box, type Administrator. In the Password box, type your Administrator password, if you created one during Windows XP setup. If you have not assigned a password, or you do not know your password, leave the Password box blank. Click OK.

    Windows XP logs you on using the Administrator account. You should use the Administrator account only when installing software or changing computer settings. When you are browsing the Web, reading e-mail, or performing other day-to-day computer tasks, you should be logged on using a limited account. For more information, read Set up user accounts and log on to your computer.
     

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