Restricting non admin users from accessing software

[Guest]

How do i restrict non-admin users from accessing software. In order words,
how do i install software only on the admin account and not on the others

regards

 

[Phil]

XP pro or home? I ask because you can set file permissions to allow or deny
access to file, folders, or programs, but it's setup different in each one.

 

[S.Sengupta]

see:-
'Description of the Software Restriction Policies in Windows XP'
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310791

regards,
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org

 

[Guest]

Yes, it is xp pro. please help.

regards

XP pro or home? I ask because you can set file permissions to allow or deny
access to file, folders, or programs, but it's setup different in each one.

 

[Phil]

Open explorer: tools, folder options, view tab, uncheck: use simple file
sharing. Ok out.
Right click on the file or folder you want to set access for and choose
properties, security tab, set access to allow or deny to specific users as
you like. Be careful, do not deny yourself or deny everyone cause you'll
lock yourself out. Add specific users, then deny them specifically.

 

[Guest]

thanks. i've been wondering how to do this for the longest
and the BLASTED WINDOWS HELP FILES DON'T HELP.

 

[Guest]

hi, thank for your reply. When i click on the properties of a certain folder,
i get the foloowing tabs:

general
sharing and
customise

I cant seem to find the security tab anywhere. sorry.

regards

 

[Alex Nichol]

hi, thank for your reply. When i click on the properties of a certain folder,
i get the foloowing tabs:

general
sharing and
customise

I cant seem to find the security tab anywhere. sorry.

First you must be using an NTFS disk (which you probably are)
Then go to Control Panel - Folder Options - View, and uncheck 'Use
Simple File Sharing'. Security tabs will now be available

 

[Phil]

You did not follow my instructions correctly. You have to uncheck use simple
file sharing. Please re-read the instructions I provided and try again.