Limited users can't use some programs

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Dave

I am setting up 20 new computers with XP pro. And I have
myself and one other person set as admin. accounts. I am
installing MS Office, Acrobat reader,winzip,and AS400
Client software. As I install computers at work stations,
I add the person as a "limited Acct" when trying to use
installed programs, I can't always get programs to open.
I guess my question is, Is there a proper sequence to
adding users(Limited Accounts)and 2nd Administrator and
installing programs?
Should all programs be installed prior to adding other
users,other than myself? I'm aware that programs can
be "run as" but that defeates admin security, as they
have to have admin password.
I sure could use some help on this
Thank you,
Dave
 
If you log onto each computer as the admin you can just right click on the
program you want them to run and choose properties then the security tab.
You'll then see a list of users authorized to run that program and can add
particular users one by one or for example the limited users group to allow
all limited users to use that program. Do that to all the programs you want
them to be able to use and you're done.

If you can not see the security tab then you'll need to disable simple file
sharing. To do this simply open any folder and goto tools, folder options,
view, and uncheck "use simple file sharing". Why the heck it's hidden there
I don't know, but it'll give you the security tab.
 
If your game or application works with admin accounts, but not with
limited accounts, you can fix it to allow limited users to access the
program files folder with "change" capability rather than "read" which
is the default.

C:\>cacls "Program Files\appfolder" /e /t /p users:c

where "appfolder" is the folder where the application is installed.

If you wish to undo these changes, then run

C:\>cacls "Program Files\appfolder" /e /t /p users:r

If you still have a problem with running the program or saving settings
on limited accounts, you may need to change permissions on the registry
keys. Run regedit.exe and go to HKLM\Software\vendor\app, where
"vendor\app" is the key that the software vendor used for your specific
program. Change the permissions on this key to allow Users full control.
 
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