Re: adding oneself to another user group ... help?
From: David Candy (.)
Date: 01/16/05
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 22:25:25 +1100
You use your administrator account to runas. You are unticking the box that say "Protect My Computer ...". Few programs can work with that ticked.
-- ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.uscricket.com "Lonnie" <Lonnie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:CD2FAEA4-5382-438D-841D-1309184BA1DF@microsoft.com... > The whole reason for doing this in the first place was to be able to > 1)protect my system for affore mentioned things 2)use runas to run certain > programs that require adminstrative rights, like spyware doctor. > > If I just create another user within the users group and use runas, the > stupid programs don't work because I installed them when logged on as myself > within the admin group (with spyware doctor you have to be admin to even > install it). How do I accomplish being able to run programs like this using > runas and have them recognise me as the person who installed them with admin > priv? > > Thanks > Lonnie > > > "David Candy" wrote: > >> So you are an admin and an user. You can do all things admins or users can do. Not real useful as admins can do what users do anyway. >> >> Create two accounts. One admin and one user. >> >> -- >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> http://www.uscricket.com >> "Lonnie" <Lonnie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:45321165-2CCA-4B7B-9C91-746F42C8093D@microsoft.com... >> > Ok, according to Microsoft's help section, under Local Users and Groups "Best >> > Practices", and then "Why you should not run your computer as an >> > adminstrator", it is suggested (the following is copied and pasted from the >> > help file) >> > >> > You should add yourself to the Users or Power Users group. When you log on >> > as a member of the Users group, you can perform routine tasks, including >> > running programs and visiting Internet sites, without exposing your computer >> > to unnecessary risk. As a member of the Power Users group, you can perform >> > routine tasks and you can also install programs, add printers, and use most >> > Control Panel items. If you need to perform administrative tasks, such as >> > upgrading the operating system or configuring system parameters, then log off >> > and log back on as an administrator. >> > >> > Ok, I've added my name to the "users" group which is a restricted group so I >> > don't inadvertantly screw things up, or allow trojans to screw things up if I >> > was logged onto the system as admin., but....... >> > >> > The system is not acting any differently than before, only 1 account pops up >> > at logon, it is the same one, one with admin priv...etc...if I try to create >> > another account with my name, the system says, that account name already >> > exists....sheesh, what am I missing here? >> > >> > I'm pulling my hair out here.....help please. >> > >> > TIA >> > >> > Lonnie >> > >>
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