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Hardware installation
Hardware installation cannot start with this...
Description
Windows is attempting to install a hardware device driver that requires administrative privileges from a non admin account, so it is not allowed to proceed. This can also occur after a partial or bad device driver installation from an administration account.
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Dialog may appear differently depending on XP style options and where it occurs.
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Hardware installation
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Hardware installation cannot start with this user account. Make sure that this user account is a member of the Administrators group on this computer.
You may need to perform both these operations from an Administrator account. Also be careful on what you uninstall, as some devices are required for Windows to operate and/or access the internet to get updates.
First uninstall the problem driver if still installed. To do this:
Open the run dialog (Windows key + R) and type devmgmt.msc to start the Device Manager. Locate the type of device, and click on the device. Often this will show a secondary list of devices. Select the specific problem device.
Select the Driver Tab, and click on Uninstall.
When complete, select Ok. In some cases a reboot will be necessary.
Then install a newer version of the driver that corrects the issue or use an alternative software product that has a valid driver.
FaultWire Staff Posted: 28-May-2011
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