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How to make my self administrator since I am the owner?

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I am not the administrator but am the owner what are the advantages of being an administrator? I have Spybot and does not go to far because I am Not the administrator

I am not the administrator but am the owner what are the advantages of being an administrator? I have Spybot and does not go to far because I am Not the administrator

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I found an article addressing your issue: How can I get Administrator rights under Windows Vista or Windows 7? | Spybot - Search & Destroy.

If that doesn't help, could I suggest posing this question on a forum dedicated to Windows issues? They are more likely to be able to describe the pros and cons of giving the Owner user administrator privileges. Here are a couple of options:

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I found an article addressing your issue: How can I get Administrator rights under Windows Vista or Windows 7? | Spybot - Search & Destroy.

If that doesn't help, could I suggest posing this question on a forum dedicated to Windows issues? They are more likely to be able to describe the pros and cons of giving the Owner user administrator privileges. Here are a couple of options: