Running MSI file as administrator - Windows XP

To gain temporary administrative privileges for your user account to install or run software system, you must click on the executable file with the right mouse button and choose the command Run as administrator. But this command is not displayed for files of type Windows Installer . msi . Here's how to find it .

  • Click Start then Execute.
  • Enter the command regedit and confirm with Entrance.

  • Scroll key HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, Msi.Package, Shell.

  • Click on the menu EditionOn New then Key.

  • Name the new key runas.

  • Double click the value By default.

  • Enter text Enter as administrator and click OK.

  • Select key runas. Click on the menu EditionOn New then Key.

  • Name the new key command.

  • Double click the value By default.

  • Enter the command msiexec / i " % 1 " and confirm with OK.

  • Close the Registry Editor . When you click the right mouse button on an MSI file, the command Run as administrator is present . Click it.

  • Select User Administrator, Enter the password and finally confirm OK.

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