Solved: Software error but what is it. - HP Support Community

Glennmc7 · ‎12-13-2021

When I try to instel the Hardware Diagnostics Tool I get the error below buy why.

----------> The requested operation requires elevation <----------

Any idea’s

GOLD_MASTER · ‎12-13-2021

Hello @Glennmc7 .
You need to be an administrator in that Windows session where you are installing the problem or else, try re-downloading the program and then right click on it and run it as administrator.

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GOLD_MASTER · ‎12-13-2021

Hello @Glennmc7 .
You need to be an administrator in that Windows session where you are installing the problem or else, try re-downloading the program and then right click on it and run it as administrator.

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Glennmc7 · ‎12-13-2021

Thanks that makes good since

GOLD_MASTER · ‎12-13-2021

@Glennmc7 .

It is good to know that you have been able to solve the problem.
Best regards!

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Software error but what is it.

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