Can't download MGtools.exe to root folder

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by danappofc, Feb 11, 2008.

  1. danappofc

    danappofc Private E-2

    Windows won't allow me to download 'MGtools.exe' to the root folder, as is instructed in the Vista Cleaning Proceedure in the Read Me First section of the Malware Removal Forum. When I try, I get a window that says "You don't have permission to save in this location. Contact the administrator to obtain permission. Would you like to save in the Dana folder instead?"
    Since this is my own personal computer, who do I ask for permission?
    Thank you.
     
  2. Corporal Punishment

    Corporal Punishment Administrator Staff Member

    Seems an issue with your user account. Try this.

    Click Start. Lookk for the CMD icon. Right click the icon and choose "run as administrator". In the box type this (with out the quotes):

    "Net user administrator /active:yes"

    Next time you boot up you should see your account and the true machine adminstrator account. Use the administrator account to log in and run the program.

    If you want to get rid of new log in do the same thing only type:

    "Net user administrator /active:no"

    (again - no quotes)
     
  3. danappofc

    danappofc Private E-2

    Hello again!

    Thanks for your response!

    Before I read your reply, I downloaded MGtools into a folder I created directly onto 'C' drive, then copied and pasted the file from the folder directly onto the 'C' drive, and that seems to have worked. Will the program now function properly?
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Yes! It may have even run okay from your Dana folder; however, there are possible issues that can occur if not run from C:\MGtools.exe so it is always best if it is run from there. ;)
     

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