Install on C drive

Question

I'm trying to redownload Steam to my computer but it says that I can not download it to my C drive. because I don't have admin. while I am the admin and the only person using my computer this happened not too long ago and the only location I can download Steam or any other application is to one drive... any advice?

Answer 1

Hello, if you're encountering issues downloading Steam to your computer because it says you don't have admin privileges, here's what you can try:

1. Run the installer as an administrator: Sometimes, even if you're the only one using your computer, you need to tell it that you're the boss when you're installing something.
   • Find the Steam installer file you downloaded (it usually ends with .exe).
   • Right-click on the installer file.
   • Choose "Run as administrator" from the menu that pops up.
   • Just follow the instructions to install Steam.
2. Check User Account Control settings: Sometimes your computer has settings that make it a bit too protective, even when you're the boss. Let's try easing up on those settings:
   • Go to your Control Panel on your computer.
   • Look for something called "User Accounts" and click on it.
   • Find "Change User Account Control settings" and click on that.
   • Move the slider to the lowest setting if it's not there already.
   • Click "OK" and restart your computer.
3. Check disk permissions: We need to make sure you're allowed to put stuff on your C drive, where Steam usually goes.
   • Right-click on your C drive in File Explorer.
   • Click on "Properties" and then go to the "Security" tab.
   • Look for your username in the list and make sure it says you have "Full control" permissions. If not, click "Edit" and give yourself full permissions.
4. Create a new admin account: If nothing else works, we can try making a new account on your computer that has full control.
   • Go to your Control Panel.
   • Look for "User Accounts" and click on it.
   • Click on "Manage another account."
   • Choose "Add a new user in PC settings" and make a new account with full control.
   • Log into that new account and try installing Steam again.

Give these steps a try, and hopefully, one of them will help you get Steam up and running on your computer.

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