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Q159523: XCLN: Can’t Install SP2 on Windows NT w/out Admin Privileges

Article: Q159523
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): WINDOWS:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsetup
Last Modified: 10-APR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Windows NT client, version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run the Setup program for the Microsoft Exchange Windows NT client, you
may see the following error message can occur:

  You currently don't have permission to install files to your system
  directory. Consult your System Administrator for assistance.

CAUSE
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Exchange Client Setup.exe checks to see if the user currently logged on has
administrator privileges. This is done because sufficient privileges are needed
to overwrite system files (in this case Mapi32.dll) on Windows NT when using an
NTFS partition. If the currently logged on user does not have administrator
privileges, the message is displayed and Setup cancels.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem:

- Have someone with administrator privileges install Exchange Windows NT client
  Service Pack 2 (SP2).


Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbsetup 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchangeClientSearch kbZNotKeyword2 kbZNotKeyword3 kbExchange400NT
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0
Issue type        : kbbug

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