Re: Can't install software on local machine with XP SP2
From: George (George_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/24/04
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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 08:47:02 -0800
That solved my issues, and you're right about the changes that need to be
made. Thank you very much for all your help.
"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
> George wrote:
> > Sorry about being unclear, but XP SP2 install disk, I meant that it
> > was never updated to XP SP2, Windows XP SP2 is the only OS the
> > computer has had.
> >
> > As for the user, they do have local admin rights, but limited rights
> > on the network. When they are on the network, on their computer,
> > they cannot install software, whereas anyone that upgraded to XP SP2
> > can. Is there a way that they can be logged into the network, but
> > still have their local admin rights carry over so they can run WU?
>
> Do you mean, the users have local accounts as well as domain accounts? When
> logged in using the local account, they can do whatever they like on the
> local workstation, but when logged into the domain, they can't?
>
> If so, you could add their domain account to the local administrators group.
>
> That said, a couple of notes:
>
> 1. Best not to allow users any more than limited user rights on their
> desktops - no admin, no power user. Users should not be installing their own
> software or updating the OS, etc....this is the admin's job. One of many. :)
> 2. Don't use local user accounts - get rid of them. Have all users log into
> the domain only.
> >
> > "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
> >
> >> George wrote:
> >>>> What errors do they get, both in installing or using WU?
> >>>> Event logs?
> >>>> SP2 itself isn't the cause, but it may have triggered the cause.
> >>>
> >>> When using WU I get:
> >>> You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the
> >>> Administrators group. If your computer is connected to a network,
> >>> network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this
> >>> procedure.
> >>> When installing I get:
> >>> (The install file) could not be opened. Please check to see if the
> >>> disk is full and that you have access to the destination directory.
> >>> System cannot find the path specified.
> >>>
> >>> When I look at my profile, where I am a local administrator, but
> >>> not a network administrator under Software Restriction Policies
> >>> nothing is defined. Whereas the new user (XP SP2 install disc)
> >>> they are defined as unrestricted (only allowing the rights of the
> >>> user). Does this lead to a situation where in order to install
> >>> software or run WU a user has to be an Admin over everything, or
> >>> someone has to install it for them? Please tell me there is
> >>> another way, and thank you again for responding.
> >>
> >> I'm confused as to what you mean by "XP SP2 install disk" - are you
> >> talking about another PC?
> >>
> >> Yes, in order to run WU or install software, you need to have local
> >> admin rights.
>
>
>
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