Re: NEW PROGRAMS AND THE START MENU
From: Jason (theroc68155_at_verizon.net)
Date: 09/12/04
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Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 19:33:12 GMT
put the shortcuts in c:\documents and settings\all users\start menu
"PAUL SUTTON" <ZEN14920@ZEN.CO.UK> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> I have just installed open office and some other software on a friends
> computer which runs Windows XP. I had to do this as admin user or
> something.
>
> When I logged in as another user the programs were not listed on the start
> menu for that user, is there a way to add a shortcut automatically so
> everyone has access to this program. or do i have to install for every
> user, a bit pathetic as under Linux / KDE I get a icon on the desktop for
> each user, then I click this to run a small set up script which copies
> some files in to the user home directory so each user can run the
> software. Much easier. Also means different users can I think have
> slightly different settings for the program.
>
> I tried to use the help and support center, but it's a waste of time,
>
> As there is Zero documentation, can someone please tell me in very simple
> terms how to do this. I got round it by going to the c: and then going
> to program files/open office directory and then making a shortcut on the
> desktop, (rather complex). I had to wade through a few screens warning me
> of the dangers of this directory. (proof how lame windows is really).
>
> Why is Windows XP so hard to use compared to Linux and KDE, ?
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul Sutton.
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