Instructions for Installing Plugins on a computer running Microsoft Windows Vista

Note:  This method uses the Registry Editor.  Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows to correct them.  We cannot guarantee that all problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Back up your registry first and then use the Registry Editor at your own risk.

• Click the Start Button
• Select All Programs
• Select Accessories
• Select Run
• Type Regedit
• Click OK
• If you get a window that says "Windows needs your permission to continue" click the Continue button
• The Registry Editor will open with a tree on the left side
• Expand the HKEY_USERS branch
• Expand the .DEFAULT branch
• Right Click on the Software branch and select New\Key
• Type TF7 for the new key
• Right click on the TF7 key you just created and select permissions
• Click the Advanced button
• Uncheck Include Inheritable permissions from objects parent, and select "Remove" from the Windows Security Prompt
• Check Replace all existing inheritable permissions on all descendants
• Click the "Add..." button
• Type the users login name (The Login you use when logging on the computer) and click "Check Names"
• You should see the computer name \ user’s name
• Click OK
• Check the Allow Box under Full Control
• Click "OK"
• Click on the Effective Permissions Tab
• Click the "Select" button for Group or Username
• Type the users login name (The Login you use when logging on the computer) and click "Check Names"
• You should see the computer name \ user’s name
• Click OK
• Under Effective Permissions you should see a long list with a check next to each box, starting with Full Control
• Click the OK button
• You will get a message about replacing explicitly defined permissions, Click "Yes"
• Click "OK"
• Close the Registry Editor
• You should now be able to add plugins to Tango just as you did in older versions of Windows.