Running Programs under a Limited User Account

[Brent]

I have installed Civilization III on a computer used by
my son, who has a limited user account. The program was
installed from my account but I placed the shortcut in
the menu for all users. For some reason, however, he is
unable to access the program from his desktop without me
using "Run as..." and my user account information. Is
there some way for me to give him permanent access to
this program without having to provide my user
information?

Thanks!!

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

Most applications weren't designed for this type of multi-user environment.
Such applications need to be installed in each specific user's account to
whom you wish to grant access.

First, be sure the account to which you wish to grant access is set to
administrator and not limited. Install the applications to the same folder
in which it was originally installed. This will look the same as one
install on your hard drive but create the pointers necessary for this user
to have access to the application.

Once the installation is complete, you can return the account to its limited
status if that is what you want and the user should still have access.

 

[Brent]

Thanks, Michael!!!

-----Original Message-----
Most applications weren't designed for this type of multi-user environment.
Such applications need to be installed in each specific user's account to
whom you wish to grant access.

First, be sure the account to which you wish to grant access is set to
administrator and not limited. Install the applications to the same folder
in which it was originally installed. This will look the same as one
install on your hard drive but create the pointers necessary for this user
to have access to the application.

Once the installation is complete, you can return the account to its limited
status if that is what you want and the user should still have access.


--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
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[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

You're welcome, Brent, good luck.