keybase / keybase/client

Window 7 Setup Failed due to administrator rights

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Description

The Windows Desktop Client is failing to upgrade reporting

This installer must not be launched as administrator

Since my main user account has administrative rights, is this the cause of the error? See attached log for details on failure.
Keybase_20160713152133.log.txt

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the attached Keybase_20160713152133.log.txt and the Windows Desktop Client upgrade path. Reproduce the reported installer failure, determine whether the administrative account is relevant, and confirm the expected upgrade behavior before identifying the affected area.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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