Adding a user, how do i give certain privelages?

[ThePiston]

I have 3 computers at work that have a lot of software on them. I want to add another user to it (receptionists). I want them to be able to gain access to certain programs, but not install any. how do I do that?

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At least one of my programs is an accounting program that will not let limited users onto it... anyway around that?

 

[Doh!]

Change the security settings for the program.

 

[IamElectro]

you could adjust the local policy file for the new user to limit what types of applications can be run.

 

[mechBgon]

Is it WinXP Professional Edition? If so, you can also give the receptionists a Limited account and then run that one stubborn program under Admin credentials using RunAs with the /savecred switch. You can make a custom shortcut that'll go something like:

runas /user:administrator /savecred C:\Program Files\StupidCompany\stupidprogram.exe

and then make sure the Run In: box contains a location that the receptionists' account can touch, such as their account's folder within the C:\Documents and Settings directory.

The Administrator account will need a password for that to work. You could make a separate Admin-class account to use for this purpose if that's easier.

If it's XP Home Edition then this won't work out.