Administrative Powers
staplepod
Do I need administrative powers on my Windows XP profile to install and play Guild Wars: Factions?
TheYellowKid
dont think so i installed it @ uni on the library comps no problem, try downloading the client off the website and see if it lets u install it
www.guildwars.com
its on the left hand side i think
www.guildwars.com
its on the left hand side i think
staplepod
Oh, no, I'm just asking before my friend gets it for me for my birthday. My parents are against online games.
My father has rid me of my administrative privilages due to Limewiire and the fact that it got viruses on my comp. He blames it on several programs, all of which I installed. He can't prove it, of course.
My father has rid me of my administrative privilages due to Limewiire and the fact that it got viruses on my comp. He blames it on several programs, all of which I installed. He can't prove it, of course.
dargon
I'm going to say this right now, if you parents have said don't install anything without their permission, I HIGHLY recommend listening to them, whether or not you think it's fair. You could quite easily find yourself with the computer taken away, sold, moved to a public location, etc.
Jyc
his parents caught him on looking at PrOn from limewire <.<
Plushie Penguin
Depending on how your admin system is set up, yes you will need the admin's password to install ANYTHING[if your wondering about extracting stuff from archives, it's not the same]. But if the game is already installed, and your just adding factions to your account, your not installing the game again, just getting access to other files
Malice Black
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Originally Posted by staplepod
Do I need administrative powers on my Windows XP profile to install and play Guild Wars: Factions?
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staplepod
Just for the record, it was a song, not pr0n. So, say what you like, but I haven't watched pronography in a looooooooooooooooooooong time.
Tyggen
If your computer has viruses, why would you want to buy/play GW on it? Most likely the viruses will either invite others or send your account/password to someone else. You should be 100% sure the computer is completely free from everything before you even consider putting it back online...
...and you should be very aware of that as well.
If your parents know half a thing about computers, checking if you've installed a game is easily detected, monitoring your internet traffic is easy and they can even use remote desktop to see what you use the computer for while they're not standing behind you.
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Originally Posted by dargon
I'm going to say this right now, if you parents have said don't install anything without their permission, I HIGHLY recommend listening to them, whether or not you think it's fair. You could quite easily find yourself with the computer taken away, sold, moved to a public location, etc.
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If your parents know half a thing about computers, checking if you've installed a game is easily detected, monitoring your internet traffic is easy and they can even use remote desktop to see what you use the computer for while they're not standing behind you.
Cebe
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Originally Posted by staplepod
Oh, no, I'm just asking before my friend gets it for me for my birthday. My parents are against online games.
My father has rid me of my administrative privilages due to Limewiire and the fact that it got viruses on my comp. He blames it on several programs, all of which I installed. He can't prove it, of course. |
I agree with others though, you NEED their blessing rather than going against their wishes. It will only turn out badly in the end.
MirkoTeran
Who cares if takes admin privileges? Just take them back. It's not exactly rocket-science....
staplepod
Trust me, it's rocket science. My father has a 30-some character password with numbers. If I tried to watch him type it, it'd be obvious.
xiaotsu
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Originally Posted by staplepod
Trust me, it's rocket science. My father has a 30-some character password with numbers. If I tried to watch him type it, it'd be obvious.
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