Administrative privileges on Windows XP

[alihamilton]

I have downloaded a programme for which a code is required to register. I have the code but when I enter it, nothing happens. There is a note under the code box to say I must have administrative privileges to get the code to work. Mine is Windows XP home edition....how do I set up administrative privileges please?

[rasputinj]

Most likely there is already an administrator account? If for some reason not, go to control panel, user accounts click on your account and change account type to administrator.

[alihamilton]

Thanks...I did that and find I AM the administrator!! And today the code kicked in, so all is well.

[rasputinj]

Kind of odd it did not take it the first time, I have had a couple of freeware programs that had a similar problem, and then would work later.

[siti ashura]

have downloaded a programme for which a code is required to register. I have the code but when I enter it, nothing happens. There is a note under the code box to say I must have administrative privileges to get the code to work. Mine is Windows XP home edition....how do I set up administrative privileges please?