[cap2587]

My brother lives in Australia and he has a work computer. They must have him as a regular user with out admin permission. He is trying to download skype, msn IM without any luck. It says he must be part of the admin group, access denied. Is there anyway to change the permissions to download these programs and then change back once done. I don't want to get him in trouble, but It sucks that we can't talk on skype. Any ideas.

[Phantom010]

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If this is a work computer, the IT department has implemented a set of rules and he cannot circumvent them. He might even get suspended for trying.

[blitzkreig]

Yes I agree with Phantom010

Just ask your brother to verify whether those rules have been implemented.

[cap2587]

Thanks guys for the info! I know that his work must have the set up some accounts as Users. So that they can not do some things that the admin group can do. I guess the solution is either going and asking if they can put a couple of these programs on or buy a non-work pc.

[Byteman]

Hi,

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The best thing to do would be for you to ask IT dept. , about using your own device (cell phone, other Internet enabled device, not just a computer.....)

If he has a work provided computer at home, then probably it would be best to get a second PC.