xp administrative question

[samuri]

We have a couple of applications that we use which only seem to run if the user has administrative rights. Anyone else run into this?

 

[LloydSev]

there are certain apps that do this yes.

Sometimes because of registry changes being required, etc.. I would look to see if it's a registry reason as to why it needs admin rights. If so, maybe grant limited users full control over the registry entry it needs to be able to change.

Computer/Network Technician
CCNA

 

[aquias]

One work around for this (love the application personally) is this...

http://www.palmersoft.co.uk/main.asp?content=runasuser

Written by Gpalmer, you can set, specific applications, to run as a user.

Side note, I love the new look to the site Greg!!!

 

[linney]

307091 - Certain Programs Do Not Work Correctly If You Log On Using a Limited User Account

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307091&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

I recommend you look at RunAsUser by Greg Palmer too.

There are also these articles.

294676 - HOW TO: Enable and Use the "Run As" Command When Running Programs in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;294676&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

"To start a program as an administrator" in the Help and Support program.