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Can not change Video adapter

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by tim.newport

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I am trying to change the video adapter on a Nt 4.0 svc pac 6a server. When I try to change the driver a get a message stating that I do not have the necessary permisions. I checked the user policies and I have the authorizations needed to perform this action.

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by oz_media

Even though your user MAY have correct permissions, try it while logged in as Admin not an equivalent.

by oz_media

I'm womdering if it is a machine specific rights problem as opposed to a network rights issue.

Your adapter files probably wouldn't install unless the machine itself thinks you had admin rights as it is making an internal system change.

Then again, I could be hopelessly wrong.

by w2ktechman

make sure that the administrators account was not accidentally removed from the volume, folder, or driver files. I had this happen once. If this is the case you do have permission to re-add permissions to yourself (funny).

Also, you can pull the card out, boot up, shutdown, and add the card, maybe it will let you pick a driver for it then (just a thought)

by itnetman

Have you tried re-installing the service pack before changing the drivers for the video adapter?

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