User Access to Installed Applications

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Mark

I installed an application that works fine in my user
account but others can't access it. I'm running XP pro.
Is there a tweak to make all applications available to
all users?

Thanks in advance,
Mark
 
Hi Mark,

During installation, some applications prompt you to install on the current
user account or on all user accounts. If the application is not selected to
install on all user accounts, the application does not show up properly. The
application may be installed, but the shortcut to the application may simply
be missing from the new user account.

Use these steps to copy the shortcut for all users.

Log on to the user account that has administrator access.
Open Windows Explorer.
From the Windows XP default Start menu, point to All Programs, Accessories,
and then click Windows Explorer.
From the Windows XP classic Start menu, point to Programs, Accessories, and
then click Windows Explorer.

In the My Documents window, click the plus sign (+) next to My Computer,
Local Disk (C:), and Documents and Settings.
Click the plus sign (+) next to the name of the user account that the
program is installed on.
Click the plus sign (+) next to Start Menu, and then select Programs.
Select the shortcut for the application that you want to add to another user
account. Click Edit, and then click Copy.
Click the plus sign (+) next to the name of the user account that needs
access to the application or the "All Users" account to give all users
access to the application.
Click the plus sign (+) next to Start Menu, and then select Programs.
Select the directory that you want the shortcut to appear in. Click Edit,
and then click Paste.
Repeat steps g through i for each additional user who needs access to the
application.

If the other users are unable to run the application, check with the
respective support team. Some programs may require administrative privileges
to work correctly.

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I installed an application that works fine in my user
account but others can't access it. I'm running XP pro.
Is there a tweak to make all applications available to
all users?

Thanks in advance,
Mark
 
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