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TV wrote:
> Many thanks Ronnie - will give it a go.
> T
> "Ronnie Vernon MVP" <ronv@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:##tmYQA1EHA.3236@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> TV wrote:
>>> Please can someone point me to somewhere where user accounts are
>>> fully explained. I can't find it on the KB at microsoft. In
>>> particular, I want to load software that can be used by all users,
>>> as at the moment the software is only usable by one of the users.
>>> Thanks in anticipation
>>
>> 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 use the Run As feature of XP by right clicking the
>> executable file for the program and select the Run As item. 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
>>
Your very welcome. Let us know if you need more information.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
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