Re: How to tell which user installed software



Hello Kryten,

Don't know if you can find the account in the registry, ofcourse the best solution is that users are restricted to install software.

But check out Windows Installer CleanUp Utility for removing:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

After install it lists all software and can also uninstall it.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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Hi,

Is there a proven way of telling which user account was used to
install software on Windows 2003 Server?

My problem is that there are a dozen or so user accounts on the box
which different ppl use. Sometimes they install updates which then
cannot be uninstalled without knowing which account was used. It's
trial and error to keep logging in and checking add/remove programs to
see which account gets it to show up there.

There must be a better way? Perhaps querying the registry?

Here's hoping!

Stuart



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