Windows 2003 - User Logins vs Software

From: Marilyne (Marilyne_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/25/05 

Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 10:05:27 -0800

I am managing a network using 16 workstations sharing files on a Windows 2003
server. The users do not have rights to install programs. All users have
Office 2003; however, each workstation has additional software that is
specific to their business specialty. There is only one software package
running off the server. My problem is when I install some software packages
they do not work for the user using standard user rights.

I have consulted other network techs regarding the problem and followed
various suggestions none of these ideas worked. It appears the server is
over-riding something in the software registry. Therefore the software will
not initiate once the user has standard user rights to the machine. If I get
an an error it usually says the software was not installed properly. Once I
change the users rights to "Administrator" the software works.

There are three software packages that are giving me this conflict. One is
an engineering software, one is a form software and the other is a software
that initiates the vinyl cutter. I have called the software vendors and they
give me no technical advice. They don't know what would cause this conflict.
 I am looking forward to hearing some good advice.

It has been suggested to me that I give the user administrative rights and
give up. This means the user has access to payroll and account records the
administration does not want public. If there is a way to give the user
administrative rights and still limit their access to specific folders. I am
willing to make that adjustment. 

-- 
Marilyne

Relevant Pages

  • Re: sql server installation hung/slow
    ... >> Server. ... >> Try to Install SQL Server and let us know if there is any difference. ... >> This posting is provided AS IS with no warranties, and confers no rights. ...
    (microsoft.public.sqlserver.server)
  • Re: Help with Exchange 5.5 IS
    ... deals with performance issues of the server, ... Please do not send email directly to this alias. ... This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. ... >> that you'll want to install. ...
    (microsoft.public.exchange.applications)
  • Re: Hyperterminal
    ... This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. ... since Vista and server 2008 not. ... install it on the 2003 and copy the 2 files after installing or you ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.general)
  • RE: Office tries to repair/reinstall
    ... Giving admin rights to everyone is not the solution. ... The file association issue should be also related to the Office 2007 installation. ... I will check the registry and install windows installer. ...
    (microsoft.public.office.setup)
  • Re: Setting up MS Virtual Server 2005
    ... This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. ... "Meinolf Weber" wrote: ... You have to install a server OS the same you as would install it on ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.server.general)