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Anonymous
2013-08-04T17:13:21+00:00

I need to delete and replace a driver in windows 8 (Eight) Pro ... How do get passed the "trustedInstaller" thing and take control of my computer, Win 7 instructions don't seem to be the same.  My original problem is "Error 651" when I try to connect to the wireless internet, which seems to be caused by a corrupt driver known as "raspppoe.sys" ...  Speaking of corrupt, This website has corrupted my email address so I can't get a "code" to sign in with. And apperantly won't be notified of a answer to this missive ... Sigh ...

Mike

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-08-06T03:15:00+00:00

    Hi,

    It is possible to Change Ownership of any drive, folder, or file (Exceptions with some system files) by right clicking on it, select Properties, and then the Security Tab at the top.

    It is also possible to modify permissions, and add a user with permissions. This may be good enough to solve your problem, but you may need to change OWNERSHIP...which I always do on my machine.

    To add a user, right click on EDIT and select ADD....then

    1. Advanced
    2. Find Now
    3. Select User from list...Your user name, or any you want to add.

    Change Ownership and add OwnerName as a USER

    Select Security Tab and then ADVANCED at the bottom.

    Here you can edit the permissions for existing users and\or add another..

    Click Owner Tab at the top and select the User (you) that you want to take Ownership.

    If it is not on the list...

    1. Edit
    2. click Other Users or Groups
    3. Advanced
    4. Find Now
    5. Select User from list...Your user name, or any you want to add.
    6. check the box "Replace Owner On Subcontainers and Objects"

    Now select the Permissions Tab

    1. select "Change Permissions" near the bottom
    2. select EDIT if the new owner is there...

    ADD if not and steps 3-5 above

    1. Give the new user\owner full permissions
    2. check the box "Include Inheritable Permissions From This Object's Parent""

    If the new OWNER doesn't appear on the 1st list you see after clicking the Security Tab now, use the first set of instructions to EDIT and Add a User.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-10-17T02:54:37+00:00

    Hi,

    I checked my Windows Mail at this location... C:\Users\Owner\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail

    It has only three entries for Users... all with full control

    SYSTEM

    OWNER (PC \OWNER)

    Administrators (PC\Administrators)

    To the best of my knowledge, I did nothing special with this particular folder...

    The AppData is a Hidden Folder... I displayed my Hidden Files and Folders immediately after installation, and before changing the Ownership to "OWNER"... Whether this may change the outcome of changing Ownership, I don't know...

    TrustedInstaller is nowhere to be found on any of the files in this folder, so I'm not sure it's a requirement....

    As to whether to do a Restore Point and attempt a repair, or do a fresh install is up to you....

    Myself personally, I don't do restores... I have found that the System Restore process generates a lot of what I call "Garbage" files... Backup files for Restore basically... After a period of time they can create quite a mess... especially AFTER a Restore or two....

    I have been using system images for this purpose instead... System Restore has been turned off since day one...

    I understand that you may not have an alternative at the moment though...

    If a fresh install can be done easily, that would be my personal choice....

    Doing a Restore if it becomes necessary, isn't particularly fast either...

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-17T00:55:22+00:00

    slance310 your information is best for me.  Unfortunately, I am dealing with a system file in your exclusion list. Windows Mail is in the directory but not visible in the user rights.  Replacing the file offends the TrustedInstaller relationship which I now understand is untouchable.    Do you believe building a recovery point and then a rebuild is a solution or is a new build a better solution. 

    The user has nothing on the PC, she picked up PUP Malware almost immediately and was brushed off by IT support before propagation began.  I am open and approved for a full rebuild but at the same time open to salvaging what is possible.

    Thank-you team,

    Kelly

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-08-05T15:58:38+00:00

    My machine is a HP Pavilion Elite m9552p and was bought when Vista first came out. I know, I know, It's old. My question was, how do I circumnavigate the "TrustedInstaller"? Below is my answer to a answer to a similar question. Also I do use the "Power Shell", It's prettier ... I started to correct my misspelling below, but ...

    I was signed in as "Administrator" and that was "raspppoe.sys" (clumsy fingers). I used both of your methods to no avail. I had to use "System restore" to get something done ... The machine didn't even know it was capable of connecting to the internet for a while so it didn't know there was an error, I think.  When I tried to change the name of the "raspppoe.sys" file to test if that was the problem I was told I need permission from "TrustedInstaller" to continue.

    I am on the machine in question right now and using the internet with no problems. If I may editorialize a bit. I find the tiles on 8 a nuisance and the OS itself to be a bit quirky ... But not a bad system, overall.

    Until one runs into the "TrystedInstaller", that is ...

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-security/trustedinstaler/3c31b365-2420-4226-88f3-2a1862d59d41

    Thank You for your time,

    Mike

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-08-05T11:01:45+00:00

    Hi Mike,

    1. Have you logged into the computer using an administrator account?
    2. What is the make and model of the computer?

    I suggest you to refer to the following article and check if you get the trusted installer rights.

    Method 1:

    Access Denied" or other errors when accessing or working with files and folders in Windows

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2623670#method21

    For the issues related to the error 651, I suggest you to try the following steps.

    Method 2:

    The RAS PPPoE driver file “raspppoe.sys” found under c: windows\system32\drivers folder seems to be the root cause of the problem and it is system file.

    I would suggest you to rename raspppoe.sys to raspppoe.old.

    Method 3:

    If that above step fails then I would suggest you to re - register the file and then check

    To re- register the file follow the below steps as –

    a) Press Windows key + X and select “**command prompt (admin).**b) In the command window that opens type regsvr32 raspppoe.sys and press Enter.

    Method 3:

    If the issue persists, you can try updating the network adapter and check fi it helps.

    a. Press Windows Key + R, type devmgmt.msc.

    b. Expand the Network Adapters.

    c. Click on properties, click on Driver tab.

    d. Click Update Drivers button.

    e. Click on OK button.

    You can also refer to the following article for more information.

    Wired and wireless network problems

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/network-connection-problem-help#network-problems=windows-8&v1h=win8tab5&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

    Why can’t I connect to a network?

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/cant-connect-to-a-network

    Hope this helps. If the wireless issue persists or if you face any Windows issues in future, let us know and we would be glad to assist you.

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