Re: access to properties of local network connection for non-adm polic

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From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_nospam-comcast.net)
Date: 02/23/05 

Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:12:48 -0600

You can't for Windows 2000. Only administrators can change tcp/ip
configuration. Windows XP/2003 has the network configuration operators group
to allow non administrators to do such. -- Steve

"Ajay Kumar" <AjayKumar@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:56C1E363-8F83-4EBA-8D9A-A5BF593E64AF@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> I want to create a user ID on my windows 2000 DC, with following rights.
>
> -he should be abe to install printer.
> -he should be able to change tcp/ip Settings(ip Config)
> -nothing else( should not be able to install/reinstall
> software/applciation)
>
> my client OS is windowsXP with SP2.
>
> I'm trying to do it using GPO but not success.
>
> thanks & Regards,
>
> Ajay Kumar
> system administrator

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