Re: Executing a patch with alternate credentials

From: Thorsten Helfer (thorsten.helfer_at_it-helfer.de)
Date: 11/18/04 

Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:49:11 +0100

Hi Norm,

"Norm" <normvb@hotmail.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:1398ef3f.0411180018.6188285@posting.google.com...
> Hi,
>
> Does anyone know a easy way to execute a program via vbscript using
> alternate credentials?
>
> I am using a vbscript to install MS OS updates and would like to use
> different credentials to execute the patch file then that of the user
> running the script (as a logon script).
>
> The runas command is no good, as is anything that needs to use sendkey
> commands.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Norman

I don't know a scripting method for that issue.
If there is any user interaction required during the setup process, take a
look at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/downloads/epal.mspx
Maybe this tool could help.
If you can create an automated setup based on a msi where no user
interaction is required, take a look at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/scripts/apps/user/usapvb02.mspx

HTH,
Thorsten

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