XP limited users and Admin programs, how do I get it working?

[Essos]

Alright, so I am not a novice user, but i can't seem to figure out how to allow my limited users in XP PRO to use programs that I've installed as my admin account. I am the sole admin and I created a limited account for my roomate, but he cannot use half the programs that i've installed under my account. If i log in as him and right click on a program, i can run as admin one time with my password, but i'm not giving him my password. I also do not want to make him an admin. So basically half my games and progs won't let him use them.

Can anyone clue me into what i need to do?

I'll clarify anthing that needs it, since i'm at the end of my rope.

TIA

 

[Rick67]

I've got a similar situation with my son and would also like to know what to do. Thanks,

 

[n0cmonkey]

You could probably change the permissions of these programs to allow others to run them.

 

[a200]

Try putting your friend in the power users group. That should give him the necessary rights to run your programs. Although some programs may only be started under an administrator account

 

[Essos]

How do i add him to my power users in XP?

Man do i need an old style User Manager for Domains

 

[Bud Guy]

right click My Computer ---->Manage---->Local Users and Groups---->Groups---->Power Users---->Add

Then just select the desired user.

 

[tsnyder]

there are power users under win2k... but I have not seen the option in winxp... as far as I've seen you either have Admin or Limited users.