Can't install or uninstall anything that requires administrator-level access in Windows 7

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  Your question is more complex than what is generally answered in the Microsoft Answers forums. It is better suited for Windows Server on TechNet forum
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  1.) move to the location where your files are stored on your PC that you are given the messsage like "Access Denied" year select any file folder orr.

  2.) now, when right click that file, select Properties , then go to the Security tab, and then click the Advanced button in the bottom - another windows will open with all the top labels.

  3.) first, click on -> Permissions tab click on continue (if permission is requested, then click continue)-> pass to add-> Advanced-> click on search now-> select your administrator username in the drop-down list & then click OK twice.

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  I hope that this satisfied your request!

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