Missing Group Policy Object Editor

Hi!

I'm having trouble finding the Group Policy Object Editor on my
computer, which uses Windows Vista Home Premium 2006. However, I read
another thread labelled "Missing group policy editor" which was posted
in December, 2007, and someone from that stated that there were
alternative methods to achieve certain goals.

I'm trying to install Symantec Anti-virus on my computer, but in order
to install it, I need to have "elevated administrator privileges". The
"readme" document directs me to the Group Policy Object Editor, but
since I can't find it, I'm unable to install the program. Would anyone
have any ideas on how to overcome this problem??

Just like the Home version of XP, the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) is
not available in Vista Home Basic/Premium. You don't need to mess around
with Group Policy to elevate anyway, but I really question why your version
of Symantec AV is asking for elevation. I don't recommend Norton software
anyway, but current versions should not require anything except probably
that you accept the UAC prompt. If you are trying to install an earlier
version of Symantec/Norton that was for XP, stop right now.

Vista does not allow just any user to install an application; only THE
Administrator can do that, This is a part of User Access Control (UAC),
which protects us from a lot of potential harm - but at the price of having
to follow more rules. Just like putting a lock on our front door: then we
have to use a key to get in, where we could just turn the knob before.

There are several ways to get "elevated administrator privileges". To get
that on an ad hoc basis, right-click on Setup.exe or whatever program
install your application, then choose Run as Administrator from the context
menu. You will need Administrator credentials to get past this point, of
course.

Another way is to open an Administrator:Command Prompt window; every command
or application run from this window "runs elevated". So, naturally, you'll
need Administrator credentials to open this window. Click Start | All
Programs | Accessories, then right-click Command Prompt and choose Run as
Administrator - and furnish the password. (If you use this elevated CP
window often - as I do - then you can put a shortcut on your Desktop or into
the Start menu or even into Quick Launch.)

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Hi Malke,

Thanks for your response!! The program is labelled
Symantec_AntiVirus_10.2_Client_32bit_WinVista_EN, if that helps at all,
and is supposed to be compatible with Windows Vista. I received it from
my university, so I'm hoping it's trustworthy, and the specific note
which appears when I try to install it without elevation is:

"This version of Symantec AntiVirus requires elevated privileges in
order to install. Please log in as an administrator, or contact your
network administrator for help."

Would you still recommend that I just avoid installing it??


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R.C. White... Thank you!!! I really really appreciate your help - I ran
it as an administrator, as you directed, and it works perfectly now!!

I'm fairly computer illiterate (obviously), and I'm not using Microsoft
Outlook now, but as soon as I set up the profile thing it asks for,
it'll be useful!! Thank you so much for the tip, and for your help and
explanations. =)
Hope you have a wonderful day!


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OK, that is the corporate version of Symantec AV. Personally, I don't like
it but your University IT Dept. may require it. If they do, simply
right-click on that file and choose "Run as administrator". You'll be asked
for the Administrator password (you probably didn't set one) or to OK
through a couple of UAC prompt screens. Then the program will install.

If you can use a different AV and this is a laptop (which will move around),
then I'd suggest installing something like NOD32 or even Avast (free). The
corporate version is the client part of Symantec's software and it will
check with the server part of the Symantec software - living on one of the
University's server computers - to get updated virus definitions. This is
fine if your computer is always on the University network, but if it isn't
then it won't be staying completely updated when it is away from the
University server.

Hi Malke,

Thanks so much for your advice - I'll be sure to take a look at the
antivirus software you recommended. It sounds great, and I'd much rather
ensure that my computer is protected properly!! Thank you again!!


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