To make changes in MAX on Windows XP/Server 2003, you must be a user with Administrator privileges. To make changes in MAX on Windows 7/Vista/Server 2008, follow these steps to launch MAX with administrative privileges:

  1. If MAX is open, close it.
  2. Find the MAX icon on the desktop or by going to Start»All Programs»National Instruments»Measurement Automation.
  3. Right-click on the MAX icon and select Run as administrator. You must enter an administrative password if you are not an administrator.

You should now be able to modify and save settings in MAX.