"user" vs "administrator"

[gg***]

Our network consists of about 15 PC computers. Some of the older ones
are running Windows 98 and are

slowing being replaced by new computers with Windows XP Professoinal.
We do not yet have a server. We

are all sharing an Internet connection via a HUB.

Here is my question concerning Windows XP Professional --

Some of our people are new to computers so I am trying to limit what
they can do on thier computers. My thought was to assign the new
people a "user" status and not an "administrator" status. The problem
with this is that I cannot seem to update the Windows Operating system
and/or the Norton Anti-Virus when one is logged in as a "user".

Any suggestions? Please keep in mind that we do not have a server.

Thanks.

[Ed Sproull [MSFT]]

You could try setting them to Power Users. This should allow them to update
programs and such but still doesn't give them full administrator rights.

Ed.

"gg***" > wrote in message
...
> Our network consists of about 15 PC computers. Some of the older ones
> are running Windows 98 and are
>
> slowing being replaced by new computers with Windows XP Professoinal.
> We do not yet have a server. We
>
> are all sharing an Internet connection via a HUB.
>
> Here is my question concerning Windows XP Professional --
>
> Some of our people are new to computers so I am trying to limit what
> they can do on thier computers. My thought was to assign the new
> people a "user" status and not an "administrator" status. The problem
> with this is that I cannot seem to update the Windows Operating system
> and/or the Norton Anti-Virus when one is logged in as a "user".
>
> Any suggestions? Please keep in mind that we do not have a server.
>
> Thanks.

[gg***]

Thanks Ed. How do I change someone to "Power User"?

On Wed, 12 Nov 2003 17:09:57 -0800, "Ed Sproull [MSFT]"
> wrote:

>You could try setting them to Power Users. This should allow them to update
>programs and such but still doesn't give them full administrator rights.
>
>Ed.
>
>"gg***" > wrote in message
...
>> Our network consists of about 15 PC computers. Some of the older ones
>> are running Windows 98 and are
>>
>> slowing being replaced by new computers with Windows XP Professoinal.
>> We do not yet have a server. We
>>
>> are all sharing an Internet connection via a HUB.
>>
>> Here is my question concerning Windows XP Professional --
>>
>> Some of our people are new to computers so I am trying to limit what
>> they can do on thier computers. My thought was to assign the new
>> people a "user" status and not an "administrator" status. The problem
>> with this is that I cannot seem to update the Windows Operating system
>> and/or the Norton Anti-Virus when one is logged in as a "user".
>>
>> Any suggestions? Please keep in mind that we do not have a server.
>>
>> Thanks.
>

[gg***]

Are there three types of users?

1. Administrator
2. Power User
3. User

Any others?

Thanks.

On Wed, 12 Nov 2003 17:09:57 -0800, "Ed Sproull [MSFT]"
> wrote:

>You could try setting them to Power Users. This should allow them to update
>programs and such but still doesn't give them full administrator rights.
>
>Ed.
>
>"gg***" > wrote in message
...
>> Our network consists of about 15 PC computers. Some of the older ones
>> are running Windows 98 and are
>>
>> slowing being replaced by new computers with Windows XP Professoinal.
>> We do not yet have a server. We
>>
>> are all sharing an Internet connection via a HUB.
>>
>> Here is my question concerning Windows XP Professional --
>>
>> Some of our people are new to computers so I am trying to limit what
>> they can do on thier computers. My thought was to assign the new
>> people a "user" status and not an "administrator" status. The problem
>> with this is that I cannot seem to update the Windows Operating system
>> and/or the Norton Anti-Virus when one is logged in as a "user".
>>
>> Any suggestions? Please keep in mind that we do not have a server.
>>
>> Thanks.
>

[Sharon F]

On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 14:48:08 GMT, gg*** wrote:

> Are there three types of users?
>
> 1. Administrator
> 2. Power User
> 3. User
>
> Any others?
>
> Thanks.
>

If this is XP Pro, look at Groups under Local Users and Groups in Computer
Management (Start> Run> compmgmt.msc ) More info in Help and Support under
"Groups Overview."

--
Sharon F
MS MVP - Windows Shell/User