Re: Installing Software for access by all users in Windows XP

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From: Shenan Stanley (news_helper_at_hushmail.com)
Date: 09/05/04 

Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 18:15:53 -0500

Scott K wrote:
> I am running Windows XP home. I have set up the owner account with
> administrator privileges & set up multiple users with limited
> privileges. I have installed software as the owner. I login as user &
> the program is in the start menu, but when I attempt to access, I get
> an error that states I must have administrator privileges to access.
> Is there a way to install programs so that all users (even limited)
> can access?

HOW TO: Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308419&Product=winxp

Doug's Windows XP Security Console
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm

Windows XP is a multi-user OS, even when used by one person only, the
fundamentals don't change.

Documents and Settings is the directory that contains your user
information/documents/etc. It also contains a few extra directories used by
Windows.

One is "Default User" - This is used whenever a new account is created. It
bases the initial setup of that account off this directory.

Another is "All Users" - This is used by.. all users. If you want something
to appear on the desktop of every user of the machine, you put it on this
users desktop (in the desktop folder.) Etc.

You may also see "Administrator" - depending on your setup, this is the
original administrator user and if you know that account's password, you
should leave him alone and use him only in an emergency.

You could also (if you have it where you can see ALL files) see
"LocalService" and "NetworkService" folders. These are service accounts,
normally unused by the standard user. 

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