Re: Installing programs as domain user

In news:C3A9038E-A1C0-406D-93C1-178457590951@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
my hair is grey at this stage
<myhairisgreyatthisstage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> made this post, which I
then commented about below:
> Hi all
>
> Im a newbie to servers, so please forgive if this is a simple issue.
> I did a clean install of 2003 Std Server - it is a DC with AD & DNS,
> configured correctly.
> I created an OU and have placed 5 users in this OU. All of these
> users need to use an accounts package . It was installed with domain
> admin rights. When these domain users try to run the program they get
> access denied.
> So, I removed the program and I created a new G.Policy.
>
> Under the new GP, I have made the adjustments :
> Computer Config / Win installer =
> Always install with elevated privileges
> Enable User control over installs
> Enable user to use media source while elevated
>
> Under User Config / Win Installer =
> Always install with elevated privileges
>
> Users still cant install programs. What can I do ?
> Any help or articles will be appreciated, and thanks in advance

There are a few things you can do. One of which, the easiest, is to add that
specific user to the local Power Users group on the machine itself. The
other thing you can try is to just allow them modify abilities on the
software key in the reg, because many apps alter reg entries when they run.

I know it's not pretty, but I would probably try the Power Users group to
see if that helps you. Keep in mind, whatever you do to allow them to
run/install apps, it will also allow spyware and such to get installed under
their account.

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Regards,
Ace

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