Run as Administrator doesn't work with explorer.exe with IE7 installed

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Hello,
As subject I've noticed that "Run as Administrator" doesn't work with
explorer.exe since I've installed "Windows Internet Explorer 7" on my
Windows XP Professional SP2 system. I've used steps described in this
page: <http://www.petri.co.il/run_windows_explorer_as_another_user.htm>
without any issue with previous versions of Windows (NT4, 2000) and the
old Internet Explorer 6. Now how can I do the same thing I did
successfully in the past with RunAs?

Thank you! ;)
 
Hi,

Did you manage to find a workaround/fix for this?

It has been really useful to use this "Run As" functionallity in IE6
versions to fix issues for user without having to log them off.

I can't understand why this has been removed in IE7 on XP, sure do
things differently in Vista, but don't break existing code!

Why would I only want to be able to open a broswer window as the
Administrator user?

Have no plans to roll-out IE7 here until have found a way round this.

Any help much appreciated.
 
You would probably be much better off with www.maxthon.com (which uses
the IE core) and gives you lots of good things (and good anti AD/spam
control) and many custom plugins. I've used it for the past 5 years and
have enjoyed it since. It may take a little customizing to get it just
'right' for you, but it's wel lworth it. Once you get it customized,
just copys program files folder from comp to comp (or even store it on a
usb key) and you'll never have to recustomize it again.

On a similar note, I'd steer clear of Vista too, as the DRM alone (and
anti fair-use stench that lingers around it) is enough to repell any
well sensed indivudual.

I mean, for once, the operating system they want us to ditch, is one you
can really stick with. If you know how to run XP (Pro especially)
properly, there is really no need to go to Vista at all.

Also, what real reason is ther to move to a much bulkier OS? It seems ot
make so much more sense to just build a new system (dual (or quad) core
duo for instance) and keep XP Pro (or even Home if you're so inclined..)
and have atruely FAST system, instead of putting Vista on only to have
about the same performance as your last system with this very bloated
OS?

Hell, you can use winblinds and other applets to mimick many of the
goodies in Vista, and still have a much faster and leaner system. And
DX10 will be show horned into XP sooner or later (if not by MS then by
some 3rd party groups no doubt.)


Ok, sorry, I know it wasn't an essay question, but I really do believe
one should very carefully consider everything before going with Vista.

IMHO, it's about as needed as a swimming pool on the Titanic.
 
Gordon said:
And even BETTER off using Firefox.....
Click to expand...

Ok, FF isn't bad, but as a web developer, I've been through far more
headaches with FF/NN than in IE overall, though IE is defiantely not
without it's faults, granted.

FF is a good choice though, thanks for pointing that out.
 
Gordon said:
And even BETTER off using Firefox.....
Click to expand...

We ARE using Firefox, but it doesn't work when trying to launch Control
Panel for example or access the c:\windows directory from an
application running as the Administrator without needing the current
user to logout.

Could possibly use Fast User Switching but don't see why M$ have
removed this functionality from IE 7, after all you still need the
admin password to lauch the app...

Arrgghh!!
 
summoner2100 said:
I have figured out how to open the control panel through windows vista
and IE7 now, by going to tools>Internet options>advanced and turning on
- allow active content to run in files on my computer. Thus turning it
more like IE 6 used to be.

However, when I do Run as Administrator it just opens and doesn't ask
for the password. Anyone have any ideas how to rectify this?

Thanks.


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Sounds like one for the Vista group.
 
VickieS said:
Much easier solution than those posted here:
Click to expand...

Which would those be?
Windows has a hidden IE7 folder in its system root.

Go to run and type: c:\windows\ie7 (or replace 'windows' with your
%systemroot%)

In that folder, you will find the old IE 6 executable (iexplorer.exe)
that you will be able to use the RunAs function with.
Click to expand...

Well, I don't have that - and the iexplore.exe (as opposed to iexplorer.exe)
I do have just fires up IE7. But then, my system is XP - the original post
(which you snipped, along with all other thread history) asked about Vista.
 
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