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11 years 11 months ago #7633 by D34th-str34M
User/Administrator account (SOLVED) was created by D34th-str34M
I use a Limited User Account ("Standard User" on Windows 7). In the past, I have discovered that many games - apart from those made by Electronic Arts - usually require Administrator privileges; not only during the installation, but also just to play.

Wing Commander also appears to require Administrator privileges just to play.

On some games, I can usually solve this problem by giving "Modify and Write" permissions for the "Users" group to the game's program folder (C:\Program Files\*Game Folder*). In some cases, I also have to adjust the permissions in the registry; nightmare.

I have gave Wing Commander's game folder "Modify and Write" permissions - and now the game starts and appears to be working just fine from a normal "User" account. So I just thought I should post this here in case there is anyone who would like to run the game without Administrator privileges.

Happy destroying. :geek:

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