Re: small network help need please

From: Sharon F (sharonfDEL_at_ETEmvps.org)
Date: 05/29/04 

Date: Sat, 29 May 2004 15:41:46 -0500

On Sat, 29 May 2004 21:14:13 +0100, Al wrote:

> yes Av progtram,me has auto update - do users need special permissions?

No. The program should manage on its own under the system account. Be sure
to setup the auto-updates - preferably through the program's menus. Use
Scheduled Tasks if necessary but here you would need to schedule the task
with your admin credentials. 

-- 
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User

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