Re: Permissions to Print Spooler service

From: Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 08/11/04


Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 11:56:35 +0200

Mike D. wrote:

> Is it possible to alter permissions on the Print Spooler service? I have a
> non-admin user and I want him to be able to cycle the local Print Spooler
> service.
Hi

Relevant for Windows XP also:

HOW TO: Grant Users Rights to Manage Services in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=288129

For method 3 in the article above:

A new, bug-fixed version of SubInACL.exe is available for download here
(Win2k/WinXP/Win2k3):

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e8ba3e56-d8fe-4a91-93cf-ed6985e3927b

SETACL (freeware) at http://setacl.sourceforge.net/ can also set permissions
on local or remote Win32 services.

-- 
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx


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