Try remote administraton.
In XP it is included and it works great, but for 2k you need something else.
Do you have server and DC you can use policy to do it.
Hristo
http://hristo.no-ip.info
"Frank" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> A little background:
>
> Windows 2000 network with all Win2000 or XP Pro workstations.
> Statewide locactions with a radious of 200+ miles. Many small branches
> with no Administrators or Power Users on site. Many printers are IP
> printers installed at local printers at the workstation. Corporate
> policy prohibits allowing the end user to log in as Administrator or
> Power User.
>
> Is there a way to connect remotely and install a local printer or IP
> printer? Yesterday, out of desparation, I had a user log in as me and
> connected remotely to install an IP printer (I immediately changed my
> password), but I cannot make a habit of this?
>
> TIA . . .
>