Notification Services Error with vista

Here is the Error I found while trying to setup one of the Notification Setup Samples,

I was trying to unregister a Notification Service.


The Service Control Manager could not be opened to configure the Notification Services process.Win32 Error Code: 5Win32 Error Text: Access is denied.
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=9.00.1399.00&EvtSrc=NSEventStrings&EvtID=OpenServiceControlManagerFailed&LinkId=20476


Very cryptic, yet very basic error. As the error says, I don;t have access, but to what do I don't have access to is the question?

I was able to fix it by launching the MSSQL management studio as an administrator by right clicking on the Start menu link and choosing "Run as Administrator" option.

Apparently when started SQL Management Studio, I don't run it as an administrator. I changed the secruity context of the shortcut to run as an administrator.

I am not sure of the complete implications of running my management studio as an admin, but it helps in resolving the issue.

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Free software to College Kids

I came across this article on Microsoft on Free Profession grade software to all(ALL) college students, you have to provide your student ID and your passcode and MS will verify with its college network and then the software is ready to download.

I think this is a very good idea, exposing professional software to Students and at the same time, establishing their future developer base.

Here is the Link : Microsft DreamSpark