Disable Windows Installer under Power User account.

From: Mike (Mike_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/20/05 

Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 11:28:04 -0700

Is it possible to disable the Windows Installer with the Power User account?
I have a program that needs Power User rights but I would still like to be
able to disable the installer. I can do it with user rights but not with
Power User. I'd also would like to avoid using group policies.

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