Use of Limited Accounts in "Windows XP".

[Don J]

There are many thing that don't work in "Limited Accounts". In particular
many (most) programs say "Contact the Vendor" when one tries to install
them.

"Outlook Express" deoesn't seem to work, Can anybody help me with this?

Particularly annoying is the operation of "Internet Explorer". "Surfing the
Internet" is the "one" thing that shoud be done in "Limited Mode". I have
Windows XP installed on Drive D:. The problem is that in "Administrative
Mode" I've set it up so that the favorites list is on Drive C:. This allows
me to backup and restore Windows XP without worrying about the state of the
"Favorites List". Placing the "Favorites List" on a drive other than the
default Windows drive requires operation of the program "TweakUI".
"TweakUI" doesn't install in "Limited Mode". Can anybody help me with this?
Is there another way of relocating the "Favorites List"?

Don J

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[Kayman]

There are many thing that don't work in "Limited Accounts". In particular
many (most) programs say "Contact the Vendor" when one tries to install
them.

"Outlook Express" deoesn't seem to work, Can anybody help me with this?

Particularly annoying is the operation of "Internet Explorer". "Surfing the
Internet" is the "one" thing that shoud be done in "Limited Mode". I have
Windows XP installed on Drive D:. The problem is that in "Administrative
Mode" I've set it up so that the favorites list is on Drive C:. This allows
me to backup and restore Windows XP without worrying about the state of the
"Favorites List". Placing the "Favorites List" on a drive other than the
default Windows drive requires operation of the program "TweakUI".
"TweakUI" doesn't install in "Limited Mode". Can anybody help me with this?
Is there another way of relocating the "Favorites List"?

I don't have any issues working with LUA. You may wish to address your OE
problem in microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general

For additional help I'd suggest consulting/contacting:
Aaron Margosis' "Non-Admin" WebLog
http://blogs.msdn.com/aaron_margosis/pages/TOC.aspx

Educational reading:
How the right user account can help your computer security.
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/useraccount.mspx

One easy step to make Windows 100% secure
http://www.techstuff.ca/sandy/2006/11/one_easy_step_to_make_windows.php

Running as Limited User - the Easy Way.
http://blogs.technet.com/markrussin.../02/running-as-limited-user-the-easy-way.aspx

HTH
Good luck

 

[Allan]

There are many thing that don't work in "Limited Accounts". In particular
many (most) programs say "Contact the Vendor" when one tries to install
them.

"Outlook Express" deoesn't seem to work, Can anybody help me with this?

Particularly annoying is the operation of "Internet Explorer". "Surfing
the Internet" is the "one" thing that shoud be done in "Limited Mode". I
have Windows XP installed on Drive D:. The problem is that in
"Administrative Mode" I've set it up so that the favorites list is on
Drive C:. This allows me to backup and restore Windows XP without
worrying about the state of the "Favorites List". Placing the "Favorites
List" on a drive other than the default Windows drive requires operation
of the program "TweakUI". "TweakUI" doesn't install in "Limited Mode".
Can anybody help me with this? Is there another way of relocating the
"Favorites List"?

Don J

I don't understand exactly what you are saying about TweakUI. It should be
installed when logged in as a Administrator user, but then many of its
functions are available when logged in as a Limited User. Once it is
installed it is available to all users on the machine, at least that is how
I have it set up. I am not sure what problem you are having with OE 6; it
works fine on my XP Home system on both Limited User accounts which I have
set up. In general, when installing new software be sure to be logged on as
an Administrator user, not as a limited user.

 

[Don J]

I have gone back to Administrative Mode, removed "TweakUI", reinstalled
"TweakUI", then reestablished the features that I want in "TweakUI". I now
find that Favorites is present in "Internet Explorer". Thanks a lot!

 

[Jim]

There are many thing that don't work in "Limited Accounts". In particular
many (most) programs say "Contact the Vendor" when one tries to install
them.

"Outlook Express" deoesn't seem to work, Can anybody help me with this?

Strangely enough, I am posting this message with a limited account using OE.
"Doesn't seem to work" doesn't describe a problem.

Particularly annoying is the operation of "Internet Explorer". "Surfing
the Internet" is the "one" thing that shoud be done in "Limited Mode". I
have Windows XP installed on Drive D:. The problem is that in
"Administrative Mode" I've set it up so that the favorites list is on
Drive C:. This allows me to backup and restore Windows XP without
worrying about the state of the "Favorites List". Placing the "Favorites
List" on a drive other than the default Windows drive requires operation
of the program "TweakUI". "TweakUI" doesn't install in "Limited Mode".
Can anybody help me with this? Is there another way of relocating the
"Favorites List"?

Don J

No program installs in limited mode.
I moved my OE and IE files to another drive without any problem.
If you don't back those files up, you are asking for trouble.
Jim