Re: Want to play game in non-Admin logon

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From: Rick \ (rick_at_mvps.org)
Date: 04/27/04 

Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 07:02:41 -0400

Hi Bob,

See this page:
http://users.westelcom.com/rogersr/xpsware.htm 

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Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
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"Bob" <bob@msn.com> wrote in message 
news:OMEeorALEHA.628@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>I just installed a game on my XP-Pro but it made me install it as an
> Administrator.  As a result, I have to play it as an Admin but do not want
> to and want it available to at least the Power Users on my machine.  I've
> installed other stuff as just a Power User and everyone can use it.
>
> I cannot play it and wish I could as a non-admin.  I have set up short 
> cuts
> to no avail.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks in Advance!
>
>

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