I just installed a new mobo in my desktop. It's up and running smooth. I'm trying to install MS Office 2003 Pro that I downloaded from a pay download site. I get an error message about permissions and the installation stops. I 've attached a screen shot of the error dialog box. I know absolutely NOTHING about Windows permissions, so any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Okay now im not too sure. But if its an .exe then right click it. And follow these steps:

- Right click the .exe
- Click Properties
- Click Compatibility tab
- At the bottom make sure your check the Administrative rights box

Actually it's an inf file. mapisvc.inf. The problem is that the install wizard for Office 2003 Pro is trying to update that file and because of Vista permissions it isn't allowed to. I need to change the permission for that file and/or the parent file to allow it to be updated. Hope that made things a little clearer.

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Hello and welcome to PC Help Forum.

Here these may help?

Windows Vista Help: File sharing essentials

Windows Vista Antivirus Software - Windows Live OneCare - Microsoft

Windows Vista Help: What to know before applying permissions to a file or folder

MS Office 2003 error 1913 (mapisvc.inf) - Vista Forums about halfway down it shows you how to change permissions

Thanks guys! A particular to D_ The link showed me step-by-step and I now have Office 2003 Pro on my computer!