Weird program accessing

[Shawn Strickland]

Hi there,
I was not too sure where to exactly post this, but I wanted to know why
(even though there's three users on the computer) programs and shortcuts
seem to "bleed" through on the other users that aren't going to use those
programs or shortcuts...or settings for that matter. Like, for instance...I
have Yahoo mail and want to use Yahoo as the default mail handler...well if
I do that...the computer thinks that the whole family wants that...when I
just do...is there a way around this or am I stuck as I am? Also...when
installed new programs that I'm only going ot use...I don't mind having to
go into my parent's accounts and getting rid of it for them on their
desktop...but it seems like I'm overlooking something. Is it some sort of
adminsitrative option that I've overlooked?
Thanks
-Shawn

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Software is a fickle thing. Depending on how the install routine is written,
it can install for all users, or just the one logged on. For the most part,
there is no way of knowing beforehand. See this link I wrote on it, and it
will also show you how to keep a program to yourself and out of everyone
else's start menu:

http://users.westelcom.com/rogersr/xpsware.htm

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone