How do I install an application and make it available to all users

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I have hundreds of Win XP (SP1 and SP2) PC's all over the country. We use a
specialized software package that I have been installing. The problem is when
different users logon I have to install the application for them as well. Is
there any way I can install the application (as a domain or local admin) so
that all users will have acces to it? Also, to use this app I have to make
changes to IE settings. Will these changes stay the same regardless of who
logs on?

Thanks,
Parker
 
parker said:
I have hundreds of Win XP (SP1 and SP2) PC's all over the country. We use a
specialized software package that I have been installing. The problem is when
different users logon I have to install the application for them as well.
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Sounds like a badly designed program. In general, programs should always
install to the "All Users" profile, and not be dependent on the HKCU or
%UserProfile%, shortcuts go into "All users\Start Menu" etc., so they'll
be available regardless of who logs in.
Is
there any way I can install the application (as a domain or local admin) so
that all users will have acces to it?
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See above.
Also, to use this app I have to make
changes to IE settings. Will these changes stay the same regardless of who
logs on?
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It depends, this is a potential minefield because of the way IE settings
get bashed around by things like security patches, group policies, new
software installs, AutoConfiguration and AutoProxy. Perhaps if you
explain the exact settings you are referring to?
 
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