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[Description]

I logged into Windows Vista (Windows 7) as Administrator, and received the following error message when running the COM Mapping utility:

How can I get around this problem?

[Solution]

"Run as administrator" is a security concept introduced into Windows Vista (Windows 7) in an effort to limit the ability of non-administrative programs to compromise computer security. Programs not running as administrator are not allowed to modify system folders or portions of the Windows Registry, add routing entries, etc. Because of this, some of the NPort COM Mapping operations will not function normally.

A program can be "run as administrator" by right-clicking its icon or shortcut, and selecting "Run as administrator" from the pop-up menu, as shown in the figure below. Note that double clicking on the icon will not have the desired effect.

If you want to solve this problem once and for all, right click on the NPort Administartor Suite icon, select Properties, click on Advanced, and then click "Run as Administrator."