user accounts

[Guest]

I seem to have a problem whereby when I download a programme on the admin
account it is being copied to all the other accounts, I dont want my daughter
playing poker!!! please help if possible

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I seem to have a problem whereby when I download a programme on the admin
account it is being copied to all the other accounts, I dont want my daughter
playing poker!!! please help if possible

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419

Doug Knox's Windows® XP Security Console
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm


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Bruce Chambers

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[Bert Kinney]

Hi,

Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP product overview
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/overview.mspx

Installing and running software in Windows XP by Rick Rogers MS-MVP
http://rickrogers.org/xpsware.htm

 

[Guest]

Developers of programs have the ability to make it "install to this user" or
"install for all users". Essentially it's only changing where it puts
shortcuts and registry information.

If you have the option during install, fantastic. If not, the program will
likely be available to all users unless you use steps in the posts above this
one. Mainly, just remove the shortcuts to the program from these areas:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\
and
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs

Then make your own shortcuts here:
C:\Documents and Settings\*your name*\Desktop\


Then use the security options discussed earlier (requiring XP professional
edition) to remove access to the Program Files\app-name folder from other
users, leaving your account with access.


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Shawn