limiting users to specific programs

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Is there a way to limit users to run only some of the
installed programs?

 

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Sure . When installing programs be sure the install path is not in the "all users\programs" folder. Instead be sure to place them only in your startup\program folder. To see what programs are already installed in the all users folder right click on the start button and then click "explore all users" This will open a tree view and you will see the all users\startup\programs and then you can click the + beside programs to open it's branch or simply click on it to open the programs in the right window. Now if you want to remove programs from here you can leave this open and then open another E"Explore all users" and find your name under the Documents and settings and then click the + beside your name and then the + beside start menu under your name and then you will see the programs folder. Now you can click on it to highlight it and if you reduce both windows you can now have the all users\programs and the *your name*\programs open side by side. Then simply drag and drop the program from the all users into your program folder and this will limit their access to it. To drag and drop you left click on a program in the all users\program folder and holding the button down drag it over to your program folder and release the button. This may work in some cases. In others you will have to uninstall the program and then reinstall it and when prompted where you want the program to be installed click the "browse" button and then browse to the *your name*\programs folder and install it there only. Good luck. {:~)
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"Puah" wrote:

> Is there a way to limit users to run only some of the
> installed programs?
>

 

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Hi,

Yes, there is. You need to set permissions on the program's installation
folder. See:

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

You may find it easier, however, to use the registered version of MVP Doug
Knox's Security Console, found under WinXP Utilities at www.dougknox.com

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Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Puah" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Is there a way to limit users to run only some of the
> installed programs?