Administrative Privileges Problem

[Crazysah]

Hello,

So when my friend gave me his laptop to use for a few months he also gave me admin access to the computer on a new user account.

The problem I'm having is that I can't install programs/install newer versions. I'm trying to install Google Chrome and every time I move the install icon into the applications folder it gives me this error:
The operation cannot be completed because you do not have sufficient privileges for some of the items. How do I change this?

I'm using Mac OS X 10.5.8.

Thanks,
Crazysah

 

[minifridge1138]

Hello,

So when my friend gave me his laptop to use for a few months he also gave me admin access to the computer on a new user account.

The problem I'm having is that I can't install programs/install newer versions. I'm trying to install Google Chrome and every time I move the install icon into the applications folder it gives me this error:
The operation cannot be completed because you do not have sufficient privileges for some of the items. How do I change this?

I'm using Mac OS X 10.5.8.

Thanks,
Crazysah

It sounds like the new user account does not have admin rights.

 

[Crazysah]

The thing is, he did give me admin rights. Even in the user accounts section it does say Admin under my account.

The thing is, I can install new programs (so delete and install) but I can't replace existing applications.

 

[dakhein]

Try checking the folder permissions or running Disk Utility - Repair Permissions. Get Info from Applications folder should list "admin" as Read & Write as well. If not click the Lock icon to initiate change process.

 

[Crazysah]

Repair permissions? What exactly does that do? I'll check the Applications Folder and let you know.