Re: Unix's SU support? 2nd pwd challenge for file access??? shared pc...

From: S. Pidgorny (slavickp_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 11/20/03 

Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 18:43:06 +1100

there is "runas" utility and service that does roughly the same as su from a
user perspective; but I really would rather recomment XP with Fast User
Switch. 

-- 
Svyatoslav Pidgorny, MVP, MCSE
-= F1 is the key =-
"Paul" <paul_scorz@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1069280075.543066@sj-nntpcache-3...
> I've searched yet unable to find the solution. Running Windows2000
5.00.2185
> SP4. I basically want my kids to be able to jump onto my system to do a
> little work; yet I don't want them to have access to all my financial
files,
> etc. Yet... if I want access... I want access without logging off/on with
a
> different account. A simple real time uid/pwd challenge without having to
> logoff and logon. User experience would be:
>
> 1) I login on my user account (currently admin level account); and set my
PC
> up for work (lots of apps).
> 2) If a family member desires to use my PC for a moment... I want:
> 2a) them to be able to run basic apps... yet not be able to see certain
> directories/files; and obviously not have install or delete rights.
> 2b) But... I do not want to have to logoff and have them login (this kills
> too much time as I have to set 20+ apps/windows/x-terms for work).
> 2c) If my shared account tries to read/open these restricted dirs/files; I
> want to be challenged for a uid/pwd.. .which when correctly supplied would
> give me access.
> So.. I know I can create another account where I do not have install
rights
> which is ok... but how do I restrict my account such that it does not have
> rights to certain dirs/files unless I supply a secondary PWD. Guess I'm
> looking for Unix SU support on Windows.
> Many thanks.
> -paul
>
>

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