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Install Software for All users
We want to install software so that all users can use it, not just the administrator who installed it.
How can we get the relevant configuration from the admin user to the all users profile?
Is there a relatviely easy way? ie not copying chunks of registry about the place and risking missing something
Some software comes with an installer which sensibly asks if we want it for one or all users. or is there a utlitiy which can help?
[in case it's relevant - As we install we intend using SMS installer to create a 'package' for installation to copy the installation to other LAN clients.]
TIA
How can we get the relevant configuration from the admin user to the all users profile?
Is there a relatviely easy way? ie not copying chunks of registry about the place and risking missing something
Some software comes with an installer which sensibly asks if we want it for one or all users. or is there a utlitiy which can help?
[in case it's relevant - As we install we intend using SMS installer to create a 'package' for installation to copy the installation to other LAN clients.]
TIA
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MSGeek: Thanks for your comoments. The ref to the lounge discussion has proved interesting. We agree that applications should not interfere with OS except for read only.
My hope for a utility was maybe for something which would find references in the registry and move them or set access rights accordingly. There are programs which purport to remove registry entries left behind by deleted programs - if they are intelligent to do that I just wondered ...
Run As does the job but needs password each time - defeats object.
Installer may help in allowing applications to be installed on demand by different users, but does not address the power user/admin needs of some software.
Not sure where to go from here - Linux? ;)
First step is to establish exactly what the difference is between power user and 'normal' user.
Will also investigate the event logs, though this does not appeal for each application we may need to install. ICT is supposed to help make things easier.
Points to you for confirming there is no (immediate) answer!
My hope for a utility was maybe for something which would find references in the registry and move them or set access rights accordingly. There are programs which purport to remove registry entries left behind by deleted programs - if they are intelligent to do that I just wondered ...
Run As does the job but needs password each time - defeats object.
Installer may help in allowing applications to be installed on demand by different users, but does not address the power user/admin needs of some software.
Not sure where to go from here - Linux? ;)
First step is to establish exactly what the difference is between power user and 'normal' user.
Will also investigate the event logs, though this does not appeal for each application we may need to install. ICT is supposed to help make things easier.
Points to you for confirming there is no (immediate) answer!
ASKER
See other comment.
I'll request a refund of the points, I don't feel it warranted.
A request for review has been made. I can change the grade and let it remain or I can refund the points and change the grade.
Suggestions?
Computer101
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Suggestions?
Computer101
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ASKER
What is normal protocol? We are not heavy EE users.
MSGeek commented in good faith and provided info which confirmed there is not really an answer. (his/hers was best comment of those submitted)
He/She kindly is declining the points as no actual answer was given - how about giving half?
MSGeek commented in good faith and provided info which confirmed there is not really an answer. (his/hers was best comment of those submitted)
He/She kindly is declining the points as no actual answer was given - how about giving half?
Grading: https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20310437/Proper-Grading.html
On a personal note I would rather not get any points if a grade of C is warranted. Very often a grade of C is awarded where a response has not directly answered the question or solved the problem, sometimes it is done just to close the question. I am not saying that has occurred, but I also like to have a good report card.
On a personal note I would rather not get any points if a grade of C is warranted. Very often a grade of C is awarded where a response has not directly answered the question or solved the problem, sometimes it is done just to close the question. I am not saying that has occurred, but I also like to have a good report card.
ASKER
MSGeek - As I say - you answered in good faith. We are happy for you to have the points.
I agree there is no need to record a grade C if that is the side effect of reducing them.
I agree there is no need to record a grade C if that is the side effect of reducing them.
A grade of C was given when you accepted my answer.
ASKER
Sorry. I have misinterpreted the process in that case. The C was the reflection of the lack of available answer - which is not down to you. I awarded all the points to reflect your level of help. Perhaps it should be the other way round.
You were helpful within the context of an unanswerable question. It can be grade B and half points if you prefer.
Perhaps the admin/moderator can change this after reading this post to close the matter.
Thanks again.
You were helpful within the context of an unanswerable question. It can be grade B and half points if you prefer.
Perhaps the admin/moderator can change this after reading this post to close the matter.
Thanks again.
Computer101,
Obviously since the question was not answered stbedes feels not all points should be awarded regardless of grade. Please refund all points.
MSGeek
Obviously since the question was not answered stbedes feels not all points should be awarded regardless of grade. Please refund all points.
MSGeek
Points refunded and grade changed
Computer101
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Computer101
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Thanks.
somehow I usually make the user as a Poweruser on the user/password setting under control panel...
it works for some programs, but some won't, it just that u have to be an admin, or u have to modify the local security policy setting under the admin and control panel
go to the local security setting and users rights assignment ... then act the domain user to "acts as the part of the OS"
that should work