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installation problems due to user account

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I am trying to install firefox 10.0.2 using the administrator account however I am asked to provide an administrator password and the installation will not succeed.

I am trying to install firefox 10.0.2 using the administrator account however I am asked to provide an administrator password and the installation will not succeed.

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Hi,

Please also try right-clicking on the file and Run as administrator.

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That did the trick, installed successfully. Thanks.

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You are welcome :)