'do not have sufficient privileges' when updating apps

when i update apps, or try to, by dragging them into the app folder, i get a message saying that i do not have sufficient privileges- though i am the admin and only account.
this all started when a friend used photobooth to take a picture of himself. he then made another admin account and set it as default. i noticed when i sent an email and it has his ruddy picture instead of mine. i then deleted his account, leaving mine- both of which were admin, but only deleted his. now i cannot update apps, and who knows what else.
any suggestions?

hmm, that's strange. just to make sure, check that your account still says admin in system preferences->accounts. If it does, run the following terminal commands. they will reset permissions on your Applications folder and everything in it. Please copy and paste (do not retype). enter the commands one at a time.
sudo chown -R root:admin /Applications
sudo chmod -R g=rw,o=r,+X /Applications
sudo chmod -RN /Applications
sudo chmod +a "everyone deny delete" /Applications /Applications/Utilities
You'll have to enter your admin password (which you won't see) after the first command. that's normal. see if you can update apps now.

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* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Installing_Firefox#Mac_OS_X
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*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
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== User Agent ==
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Installing/Upgrade Apps - You do not have sufficient privileges

I migrated from a Powerbook to a Macbook Pro about a month ago and have attempted to upgrade some apps since (OmniGraffle Pro, etc.). Every time I attempt this operation, I get the following message:
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=435350&tstart=0

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My Apple Genius archived and restored my MBOP last week. "Lost" a coupe registration codes and my printer - but those were easily resstored.
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Do Not have Sufficient Privileges

Almost anytime I try to upgrade a program on my iMac or my MacBook Pro I get this error message:
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I have gotten these twice today alone when trying to upgrade Toast 10 Titanium and Fetch (FTP Client).
I am the sole user of these computers and therefore the Admin Account with Admin Permissions... So why am I not able to upgrade 90% of my apps?

Carolyn Samit wrote:
HI Steve,
It would really speed things up a bit if in your original post you tell us whatever trouble shooting you've done.
Where are these updates available from?
Carolyn
sorry ya only trouble shooting I've done was repair permissions and repair disk. I eventually got the updates installed by going to Directory Services and then Edit > Enable Root and then logging out and logging in as root and then install the updates but dont wanna have to do that every single time need to update something.
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My browser is firefox.
"The user does not have sufficient privileges to install Adobe Flash Player" is the incessant problem I've had many times updating Flash.
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I have had the same problem, but found that doing it this way, eradicated the issue for me-
I am no computer expert and have experimented over time until i found what has worked for myself.
I hope this helps others to resolve this problem.
                                            If you are unsure, then please get somebody that has an idea what they are doing to prevent any accidental deletion of system files!!!!!!!
This is a Microsoft windows 7 PC, not Apple Mac.
slightly lengthy, but has stopped me pulling hairs out and stopped swearing at the computer.
Allowed for me to open e learning that needed adobe to continue with learning.
Firstly:
Download the current uninstallerUninstaller for Windows
Close all browser windows and run the uninstaller
Restart Windows.
Delete all remaining files and folders located in the following directories. (these directories are probably hidden away from sight)
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C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash (if you are using a 64-bit system)
which should then display a white page with a top line in bold letters saying something like:-
"Index of C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\" as shown below:
This INFORMATION is only needed for the location as to where these files are hidden so DO NOT !!!!! click on any of the folders within this browser, as they will download into the download folder and cause more problems.
THIS WILL SHOW WHERE THE FOLDERS ARE HIDING WITHIN THE COMPUTER ITSELF, BUT THEY ARE PROBABLY HIDDEN, UNTIL YOU UNHIDE THE FOLDER(S) THAT YOU NEED.
MINIMIZE THIS SCREEN TO ONE HALF OF THE SCREEN, AND HAVE THE FOLDER OF THE COMPUTER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SCREEN, SO THAT YOU CAN FOLLOW WITHOUT HAVING TO REMEMBER WHAT IS NEEDED TO BE DONE NEXT
Secondly:
Go onto DESKTOP
double click on computer
then double click on "C"
go to organize on top left corner under backwards arrow,
click on "folder and search options"
click on "view" tab,
look for heading "Hidden files and folders"
click on "show hidden files, folders, and drives"
click "Apply"
CLICK "OK"
Most folders will be a bright yellow folder, whereas the hidden folders that you have now made reappear will be a shaded yellow.
You should still have the operating system IDE (C) folder open.
Thirdly:
Look for:
Open folder "Windows"
Open Folder "System32"
Find Folder "Macromed"
Right Click on folder and look down for "Delete" left click which will then put the folder into the waste basket on the computer.
Empty the wastebin if it is on desktop by right clicking and choosing "Empty Recycle Bin"
close all explorer/Google pages.
then repeat the process as near top of page from Computer --> C Drive --> all the way to
Hidden files and folders
Forthly:
THEN !!!!!
click on "DON'T show hidden files, folders, or drives"
click "apply"
click "OK"
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Fifthly:
CLOSE ANY FOLDER OR BROWSER ON THE COMPUTER SO THAT YOU ARE BACK TO THE DESKTOP.
FINALLY:
OPEN BROWSER
YOU SHOULD THEN BE ALLOWED TO INSTALL ADOBE WHEN OPENING A FRESH BROWSER

The user does not have sufficient privileges to install Adobe Flash Player

Hi, I'm having a very hard time installing the newest version of Adobe Flash player. When I run the installer I get the error message "The user does not have sufficient privileges to install Adobe Flash Player". This all started after Flash had given me several popups about a new update, but the update wouldn't install correctly. Eventually I uninstalled Adobe Flash and I've been unable to reinstall it at all since.
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Hi all
Have seen a couple threads regarding this but unfortunately nothing that solves my problem thus far!
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How to Implement Group Policy Security Filtering
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Group-Policy-Security-Filtering.htmlPlease remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

ERROR: You do not have sufficient privileges to complete this installation

When attempting to install iTunes 9.0.1, I receive this message just after the installation begins: You do not have sufficient privileges to complete this installation for all users on this machine. Log on as an administrator and then retry this installation."
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You could use Software Restriction Policies (SRP’s) or Applocker(supported on Windows server 2008 R2/Windows 7 only) to restrict the running
of the application for specific user.
Description of the Software Restriction Policies
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310791
HOW TO: Restrict Users from Running Specific Windows Programs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323525
How to Implement Group Policy Security Filtering
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Group-Policy-Security-Filtering.htmlPlease remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as Answer” if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

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