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Hi,  Using Vista Ultimate.   I have turned off UAC, I tried downloading Acrobat Reader 8and get an Access issue on the Temp File still...any ideas please?   Cheers   Aza...:smileymad:

Rorsach · Answer

Yeah, even with UAC alerts off, you still need to run many apps in elevated mode to use them properly.

inspiron_wvhpe · Answer

Try right clicking on the file and click Run As Administrator.     Inspiron 1501 MK36 AMD Turion 1 GB RAM 80 GB HD   ATI X1150

biznatch11 · Answer

Turn UAC back on to install Reader. Turning off UAC doesn't just give you access to all files and folders (eg. Temp file). I was unable to install Reader with UAC off.

Message Edited by biznatch11 on 05-15-2007 04:44 PM

Rorsach · Answer

You can install anything with UAC off that you can with UAC on provided you are using an administrator account.

Edit: I guess it would be helpful to point out that I installed AR with UAC disabled.

Message Edited by Rorsach on 05-15-2007 05:07 PM

biznatch11 · Answer

Ah, alright then I stand corrected.

Azazeal · Answer

Hi,   Thanks for all the replies....I will turn UAC back on and try to install again under admin.   i will post my results as soon as...   Thanxs once again :smileyhappy:   Aza...

KillerG · Answer

Hi

You want to Install Adobe 8 on Vista right..... When you try to install there will be an error regarding "The Temp folder is on a drive that is full..."

The correct way to install it , Perform these steps :-

Download the Adobe Reader installer from the Adobe website. When you are prompted to run or save the file, choose save. Save the file to your desktop.
On the Desktop, right-click the AdbeRdr80_en_US file and then choose Properties.
Click the Compatibility tab.
Under Compatibility Mode, check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and choose Windows XP (Service Pack 2) from the drop down list.
Click Apply, then click OK to close the Properties window
Double-click the AdbeRdr80_en_US file and continue with the installation.

Also in order to turn OFF , UAC Perform these steps

Launch MSCONFIG by from the Run menu.
Click on the Tools tab. Scroll down till you find "Disable UAP" (this should probably change to UAC in next Vista beta builds and in the RTM version). Click on that line
1. Press the Launch button.
2. A CMD window will open. When the command is done, you can close the window.
3. Close MSCONFIG. You need to reboot the computer for changes to apply.
  Note that you can re-enable UAC by selecting the "Enable UAP" line and then clicking on the Launch button.
~~>>>~~ Killer G ~~>>>~~

Azazeal · Answer

Hi,   I tried the steps with UAC on but to no avail! I will try KillerG's post as soon as and psot back asap!   Thanxs everyone   Aza....

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