XP help

[john0769]

New to XP, I just installed quicken on my account (no problems running), then I logged off and log on wifes account...not in program list, when I did find the quicken icon it would not let her run it.....click on it and nothing happens?

How do I give her permissions to run it?

Thanks,
John

 

[rmrf]

you either have to set up a 'runas' shortcut, or grant her administrative permissions on the machine.

 

[Anubis08]

I know this will fix it in linux but I don't know in windows. Try to change the permissions on the file. SOmeone with more experience than me will either shoot this down or tell you how.

 

[john0769]

Thanks guys

"Runas" shortcut?? sorry, not sure how that's done

But I will play around for awhile to see if I can get it

John

 

[rmrf]

create a shortcut from the program to your wife's desktop.
right click, and select 'runas' from the menu
a box will popup asking if you want to run as the current user, or another user
select another user, input the credentials of a user that has permission to run the program (yours) and click ok

if you follow those instructions, you should be able to run this on a limited account. you can either do this all the time, or just grant her administrative permissions on her account.

 

[john0769]

Well, Thanks for all the help!

Final decision, give her admin rights 🙁((

She loves to download and install junk programs....really didn't wanna give it to her lol

John