Requesting Administrative Access on a University Owned Computer

Summary

How to grant administrative access to a user

Body

Issue/Question

I would like to have admin access

I need access to download a program

I need help with administrative access to download some programs

Please add this user as an admin on the computer

I need admin rights to install this program

I need to be able to review the files on this laptop

Environment

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Apple macOS

Cause

The user does not have administrative privileges

Resolution

  1. Please contact the Service Desk with the following information
    1. The computer (NI Tag) you would like administrative access to
    2. The building and room number where the computer is located
    3. Why you need access
    4. The times you are available
    5. A contact phone number

ITS STAFF ONLY

  1. Follow the Article Setting a User Up With Administrative Rights in Windows
  2. Follow the Article Setting Up a User With Administrative Rights in macOS

Details

Details

Article ID: 1192
Created
Wed 11/7/18 5:19 PM
Modified
Tue 10/24/23 1:15 PM
KCS Article Status
WIP: Only Problem & some Environment captured
Not Validated: Complete & Resolution captured, confidence lacks in structure, content, no feedback
Validated: Complete & reusable, used by licensed KCS user, confidence in resolution & std. compliance
Validated