Re: How do I prevent programs from installing in "All Users"?

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From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 11/11/04 

Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 11:19:45 -0700

"Rory Calhoun" <deleteme@posyrorer.mailshell.com> wrote in message
news:fbc3b3be.0411110954.7510e516@posting.google.com...
> I've been researching this issue and trying to figure it out for a
> long time, with no success. I'm using XP Pro, and I'm sick of having
> to install programs on MY user account (I'm the Admininstrator), and
> go searching for the shortcuts, which end up in All Users (and
> sometimes
> the other user account as well)!

    That's where a properly designed (for a multi-user OS) application
installation routine is supposed to place the shortcuts.

> I don't want to have to keep moving the
> shortcuts from "All Users" back to my account every time I install a
> new
> program. It shouldn't be necessary!

    It isn't necessary. Leave the shortcuts where they are.

> Why can I not find a way to get Windows
> XP Pro to only install programs in the account that is currently
> open?

    Because that wopuld be contrary to good programming practices for
properly designed software.

>What
> if I delete the All Users account (which I know is not easy, because
> Windows
> doesn't want you to do that!)? Where would the shortcuts go?

    You cannot delete the All Users profile, nor should you even try.
Why would you even want to do such a foolish thing? Have you
considered the option of learning a little something about the
operating system you've chosen to use? 

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