how can I install codecs in work computer (no admin right to install codec pak)

[andylawcc]

I wanna watch some compressed video file but i don't have the admin rights to install a Codec Pak. Can I just copy and paste the codecs into the system folder instead?

 

[mechBgon]

Ask I.T. for help with that, so you don't get yourself in hot water at work. Also, asking how to bypass security on someone else's computer or network isn't something the AT mods smile upon. Vacationable offense, I believe.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
Ask I.T. for help with that, so you don't get yourself in hot water at work. Also, asking how to bypass security on someone else's computer or network isn't something the AT mods smile upon. Vacationable offense, I believe.

well, i am not seeking ways to bypass the security, since I don't consider installing Codecs a crime nor a threat to security, but i rather not to bother IT to do an otherwise personal favor.

if mod thinks this is an inappropiate subject matter to be discussed here, remove as desired.

 

[mechBgon]

well, i am not seeking ways to bypass the security

Yes you are. If you aren't an Admin, then you'll be trying to bypass NTFS security as soon as you attempt to molest the contents of the Windows directory, for starters. Something your computer can report to I.T., incidentally.

As a former sysadmin, I know I'd much rather be asked, instead of putting on my Fun Police? hat, removing your computer for re-imaging, and reporting you to HR. Keeping attack surface at a minimum includes keeping non-standard stuff off the computers, so whether you think it's a security threat or not, you just have to abide by that. I'm sure that's part of the reason employees aren't endowed with Admin privileges at your workplace.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
As a former sysadmin, I know I'd much rather be asked, instead of putting on my Fun Police? hat, removing your computer for re-imaging, and reporting you to HR. Keeping attack surface at a minimum includes keeping non-standard stuff off the computers, so whether you think it's a security threat or not, you just have to abide by that. I'm sure that's part of the reason employees aren't endowed with Admin privileges at your workplace.

fair enough

 

[mulletgut]

I just looked a the thread above this one and saw an alternative solution.
Put VLC Portable on a usb drive and run it from there. I haven't found media VLC won't play and this seems to have all the codecs.
Maybe still ask the IT dudes if running it from there is okay. I can't imagine there would be a prob. Especially seeing as though it requires no work from them.

 

[Patt]

Originally posted by: mulletgut
I just looked a the thread above this one and saw an alternative solution.
Put VLC Portable on a usb drive and run it from there. I haven't found media VLC won't play and this seems to have all the codecs.
Maybe still ask the IT dudes if running it from there is okay. I can't imagine there would be a prob. Especially seeing as though it requires no work from them.

I do this all the time using my unpriviliged account at work. VLC portable is great!

 

[SunnyD]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
since I don't consider installing Codecs a crime nor a threat to security

You don't, but your sysadmins might.

 

[Oakenfold]

Originally posted by: mechBgon

well, i am not seeking ways to bypass the security

Yes you are. If you aren't an Admin, then you'll be trying to bypass NTFS security as soon as you attempt to molest the contents of the Windows directory, for starters. Something your computer can report to I.T., incidentally.

As a former sysadmin, I know I'd much rather be asked, instead of putting on my Fun Police? hat, removing your computer for re-imaging, and reporting you to HR. Keeping attack surface at a minimum includes keeping non-standard stuff off the computers, so whether you think it's a security threat or not, you just have to abide by that. I'm sure that's part of the reason employees aren't endowed with Admin privileges at your workplace.

You would do well to heed MechBgon's advice.
Ask your IT department before installing or configuring anything.
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