How to get Administrator Rights

If you require Administrator rights to add or remove applications , a utility is available via the University Software Delivery Service (Novell ZCM) 

This service is available only to the University of Galway laptops and desktops that have a wired (LAN)  and wireless connection to the University network.

You are responsible for any malicious software installed on your device. Please exercise caution in installing third party applications. 

  • Go to My Computer
  • Open the University of Galway applications folder (if you do not see the University of Galway Applications install the ZCM Agent here )
  • Open ISS Utilities :

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In ISS Utilities, double click Give Me Admin Rights. Please allow up to 60 seconds for this process to complete. You will receive a pop-up confirmation windows when it has completed:

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You will need to log off and on again or reboot for these rights to come into effect. 

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Should you have any problems with this utility, contact the ISS Service desk at Ext 5777 or log a ticket online.