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I didn't think there would be a way but a fresh perspective always helps
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Thank You

I didn't think there would be a way but a fresh perspective always helps

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No problem.. I understand how frustrating users can be..
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No problem.. I understand how frustrating users can be..

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I am trying to discover who installed an application from the Internet on a Windows Vista Machine. Is there a way to determine this. I have searched the event logs for the application in question and did not find any record on install. <br />
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The PC is a member of a domain environment. 
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I am trying to discover who installed an application from the Internet on a Windows Vista Machine. Is there a way to determine this. I have searched the event logs for the application in question and did not find any record on install. 

The PC is a member of a domain environment. 

Determine who installed application on a windows vista Machine

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OS Security

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Windows Vista

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