Re: Problem with limited user a/c

From: Chris H. (winxpnews_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 06/11/04


Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 07:35:11 -0700

Limited accounts don't have the rights needed to manipulate files on the
hard drive. You need the proper permissions. Take a look at this Knowledge
Base article: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307091
You're in good position because you have Pro instead of Home.

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Chris H.
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"V i N a Y" <ViNaY@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:745BECFC-383D-4DC4-8896-F2C9DDC9592E@microsoft.com...
> Hi, I just bought splinter cell : pandora tomorrow. I have two accounts on 
> my xp pro>> one administrator, the other limited. The game works fine on 
> the admin a/c but shows an error in the limited one.
>         Earlier with  Prince of Persia Sands of Time, I couldnt save in 
> limited a/c as it said ' not enough space on your hard disk'. The problem 
> wasnt there once I converted it into an administrator a/c....
>           Any solutions for splinter cell other than changing the user 
> type would be great and helpful.................
> 


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