User Program Access

[Brian Meyers]

I have XP Pro and the other user accounts are unable to use programs
installed when logon as Admistrator. In some cases the program icons have
been installed on the desktop of the other users but may have not been
included in ther Startmenu. I have found out how to get them into the start
menu but I can only execute them logged on as Admin.

I searched Help & Supprt and the MS KB but was unable to find an article
that would help.

What has to be done to allow all the users to execute installled
applications?
Is there a procedure that should be used to install programs that makes them
available to all users?

If there are MS KB articles that cover this topic please include them in
your reply.

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

I have XP Pro and the other user accounts are unable to use programs
installed when logon as Admistrator. In some cases the program icons
have been installed on the desktop of the other users but may have
not been included in ther Startmenu. I have found out how to get
them into the start menu but I can only execute them logged on as
Admin.

I searched Help & Supprt and the MS KB but was unable to find an
article that would help.

What has to be done to allow all the users to execute installled
applications?
Is there a procedure that should be used to install programs that
makes them available to all users?

If there are MS KB articles that cover this topic please include them
in your reply.

The ability for all users to access an installed program is a function of
the programs installation and not necessarily XP. If a programs installation
recognizes a multi-user environment, such as XP, it should give you the
option of selecting all users or single user during installation. Most newer
programs that are XP compatible will give you this option. If it does not
have this feature, you have several options.

You can try to create a shortcut to the program and place it in the
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder. This will allow the
shortcut to appear on everyones Desktop.

You can also use the Run As feature of XP by right clicking the executable
file for the program and select the Run As item and set the user in the
"Following User" section.

HOW TO: Use the RUN AS Command to Start a Program as an Administrator in
Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305780

You can re-install the program, while logged on to the other user accounts,
to the same folder where the program was originally installed.

How To Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279783

This article may also be applicable.

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308419

 

[Brian Meyers]

I tried the RUN-AS option. It would not allow it. I think it is because I
don't have passwords assigned to my user accounts.

Brian