Administrator problems

[ceedees]

I'm logged in as an administrator but I'm getting error messages telling me I don't have privileges. For example, I cannot add a non P&P printer. I've tired adding a new user with administrator privileges but this new user has the same problems. Any clues where to look?

 

[bcastner]

Is this workstation part of a Domain? The Group Policy may be set to require that you be a Domain Administrator.

 

[loopback]

Exactly if you are a part of domain controller check the GPO with ur system admin.

 

[STEWARTH]

sometimes the administrator id's priv's are removed to deter hackers. if so the account with admin privs will be called something else.

 

[ceedees]

Thanks for replies.

Not a workstation or part of a domain - standalone computer. Interesting thing just found is that if I try to access Group Policy, I get a "Snap-in failed to intitialise" message. That's a totally unknown area for me.

 

[bcastner]

Okay, your last clue is an important one. The official explanation:

From MS Technotes:

"When I try to edit a Group Policy object, I get the "Snap-in failed to initialize" error.

Cause: This may be happen if Group Policy cannot find framedyn.dll.

Solution: If you use installation scripts, make sure that your scripts place the %windir%\system32\wbem directory in the system path. By default, %windir%\system32\wbem is in the system path already; therefore, you are not likely to encounter this issue if you do not use installation scripts."

The tek-tips thread that gives a little more light. See all the messages in the thread, particularly at the end:

http://www.tek-tips.com/gviewthread.cfm/lev2/67/lev3/70/pid/779/qid/467142

 

[ceedees]

I eventually got around the problem by logging in as "administrator" - this account has all necessary privileges. Now I'm left wondering why any other account with administrator privileges don't.