diff --git a/modules/interactive.js b/modules/interactive.js
index 78f6799..6dc0355 100644
--- a/modules/interactive.js
+++ b/modules/interactive.js
@@ -108,11 +108,17 @@ limitations under the License.
     if ((msh.InstallFlags & 1) == 1) { buttons.unshift('Connect'); }
     if ((msh.InstallFlags & 2) == 2)
     {
+        if (!require('user-sessions').isRoot())
+        {
+            console.log('\n' + "Elevated permissions is required to install/uninstall the agent.");
+            console.log("Please try again with sudo.");
+            process.exit();
+        }
         if (s)
         {
             if (process.platform == 'darwin' || require('message-box').kdialog)
             {
-                buttons.unshift('Setup');
+                buttons.unshift("Setup");
             }
             else
             {
@@ -135,6 +141,11 @@ limitations under the License.
             process.exit();
         }
     }
+    else
+    {
+        if (!require('user-sessions').isRoot()) { console.log('\n' + "This utility requires elevated permissions. Please try again with sudo."); process.exit(); }
+    }
+
 
     if (!s)
     {