Installing programs as a non-administrator in XP PRO

[sfgman63]

Wondering if it's possible to allow regular users the rights to install programs. My son has a user account (non-administrator) on our XP machine and when he goes to install a program an error message pops up with "Administrative priviledges are required to install this program." I've tried adding him as a Power User but still get the same message.

Thanks for the help.

 

[PAndersen]

Power users can install programs that do not modify operating system files or install system services.

 

[linney]

Try the Run As command. Details in Help and Support under the following heading.

"To start a program as an administrator"

 

[wolluf]

Local group policies (run gpedit.msc), Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Windows Installer, Always install with elevated privileges - this should be configured on - read the description & warning!