RE: internet access for multiple users

From: Chris Palmer (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/27/04


Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2004 07:36:08 -0800

A "Limited" account with it's default permissions/priviledges is not suppose to block access to the network.

"Types of user accounts"

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ua_c_account_types.mspx

So, since all "Limited" accounts have this issue, either the host Internet connection settings are misconfigured or somewhere in your network there's a misconfiguration. Are there any error messages? Can the "Limited" accounts even open IE? Do you have a firewall blocking outbound connections?

It could be related to a "Browser Helper Object" (BHO):

"... Additionally, you logged on to the computer with a limited user account. The BHO tries to modify certain system files and Windows Registry entries that require administrative credentials to access. As a result, when the BHO cannot access these files and registry entries, Internet Explorer stops abruptly."

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=831432

Some connectivity troubleshooting references:

"HOW TO: Configure a Connection to the Internet in Windows XP Professional"

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q305/5/49.asp&NoWebContent=1

"How to Troubleshoot TCP/IP Connectivity with Windows XP"

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q314067
     
     ----- CJ wrote: -----
     
     Limited accounts aren't able to access the internet
     through IE 6.0. Can anyone help me with this? Not
     getting any answers in the IE 6.0 group, so I thought I'd
     try here.
     



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