Re: VBScript to update Computer Description with username and department

From: Steve Seguis [MVP] (steve_NO_SPAM_at_scriptmation.com)
Date: 01/28/05 

Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 23:25:38 GMT

The only way this can be done is by using ADSIEdit to modify the computer
object permissions in Active Directory to allow them to update whatever
attribute you want to allow them to update. Just do a search for ADSIEDIT
and change permissions and you should find instructions for how to do this. 

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Steve Seguis - MCSE, MVP Windows Server, SCJP
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"Lexxus" <JBDanford2002@yahoo.com> wrote in message 
news:1106924757.067259.249460@c13g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> Also, Would you know how I could allow users to modify the computer
> description in active directory?
>

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