WinXP: Error Messages When You Log On to the Computer (812931)

SYMPTOMS

When you log on to your computer, you may receive the following error messages:

Configuration Utility - You do not have sufficient access rights. Administrative privileges are required.
Configuration Utility - The installation of the Network Agent driver has failed. Access is denied.
Configuration Utility - Network Agent was not ready, and could not be installed.
Configuration Utility - Unable to connect the Network Agent driver. Program will terminate.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur if any of the following conditions are true:

The computer has Windows XP Professional installed.
You have a Limited User account for the computer.
The computer has a Linksys WDT11 Wireless PCI network adapter card installed.
The Linksys Instant Wireless Configuration Utility is in the Windows Startup group.

Because you have a Limited User account, you do not have the correct permissions to change the computer's network configuration.

RESOLUTION

For primary support of the Linksys WDT11 Wireless PCI network adapter card or any other Linksys product, visit the following Linksys Web site:

http://www.linksys.com/support/default.asp

To download an updated driver, dated 5/31/2002, visit the following Linksys Web site:

http://www.linksys.com/download/driver.asp?dlid=49&osid=6

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, upgrade your user account to at least a Power User account. The permissions of a Power User account permit you to run the Instant Wireless Configuration Utility. Ask the administrator of your local computer to provide you the correct credentials. An administrator can add you to the local administrators or power users group to resolve this issue.

STATUS

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