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NT4.0 Install Privileges
Have installed NT 4.0 on my new Compaq Deskpro 2000 6233x, but the OS is auto-detecting "vga compatible display adapter". This means it will only let me select either 640x480 16cols or 800x600 16cols. I have tried downloading various Compaq drivers but when I try to install them I get message saying "The drivers were not successfully installed. You may not have the required privileges to install a new driver".
Are you using an AGP graphics adapter? If so, you must install Service Pack 3 before attempting to install any drivers (other than standard VGA) for your AGP adapter. (Support the AGP bridge is not included before applying SP3.)
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I do have Service Pack 3 and I looked inside at the adapter (as I couldn't determine the adapter thru software) and all I could see was a chip saying MGA 64-bit graphics.
> You may not have the required privileges to install a new driver
you must be administrator or a power user to install new drivers.
you must be administrator or a power user to install new drivers.
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I was signed on as Administrator when I got the message.
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After downloading the Matrox drivers, I got the same message when trying to run the SETUP.EXE from the downloaded compressed file. I started the Plug & Play service, tried to run it again, it ran ok, disabled the Plug & Play service, resbooted and everything in the garden is rosy ! Full marks to J2 for his answer. Only graded Good though because I had to mess around with PnP.