Learning Center » Ask Leo! » How do I install an msi file that requires administrative privil How do I install an msi file that requires administrative privil I was trying to install software on Windows Vista Home Premium, but it required admin rights. It's an msi package, which doesn't include "Run as administrator" in the context menu. How do I install it? I'm somewhat surprised that "Run as administrator" wasn't available. I'm also somewhat surprised that the install just failed, rather than asking for permission to run as administrator - I believe that the installer can take care of that itself with your permission. However, it is what it is, and thus we need to find a way to work around it. The good news is that there are a couple of ways. Continue reading How do I install an msi file that requires administrative privileges in Windows Vista? Tech Questions? Get Answers! - Ask Leo! ... by Leo Notenboom Leo's Answers Newsletter - Ask Leo! in your inbox every week. Source: How do I install an msi file that requires administrative privileges in Windows Vista? Please Note: The above article was not written by staff of Connor's Web Guide and thus we can guarantee the content or stability of its external link. Peer Rating System: Would you recommend this article? 1 2 3 4 5 0.00 out of 5, With 0 Votes