Re: Running Programs under a Limited User Account

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From: Brent (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/10/04 

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 07:44:36 -0700

Thanks, Michael!!!

>-----Original Message-----
>Most applications weren't designed for this type of
multi-user environment.
>Such applications need to be installed in each specific
user's account to
>whom you wish to grant access.
>
>First, be sure the account to which you wish to grant
access is set to
>administrator and not limited. Install the applications
to the same folder
>in which it was originally installed. This will look
the same as one
>install on your hard drive but create the pointers
necessary for this user
>to have access to the application.
>
>Once the installation is complete, you can return the
account to its limited
>status if that is what you want and the user should
still have access.
>
>
>--
>Michael Solomon MS-MVP
>Windows Shell/User
>Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
>DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
>"Brent" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
>news:1a67401c44e66$50ed82b0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
>>I have installed Civilization III on a computer used by
>> my son, who has a limited user account. The program
was
>> installed from my account but I placed the shortcut in
>> the menu for all users. For some reason, however, he
is
>> unable to access the program from his desktop without
me
>> using "Run as..." and my user account information. Is
>> there some way for me to give him permanent access to
>> this program without having to provide my user
>> information?
>>
>> Thanks!!
>
>
>.
>

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