ianonline Posted August 22, 2008 CID Share Posted August 22, 2008 ei guys, i need help with regards to this issue I'm having right now, I've conducted many searches for this one but to no avail.. my concern is something like this... My PC is being shared by me and my sister, so we have two separate accounts... I have an administrator rights so is she. When I install a software on the PC it installs for all the users including hers which is not a problem.. but what if I want to install a software only specific to me, I want to install a software where only me can use.. I hope someone can help me with this.. More Power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared Posted August 22, 2008 CID Share Posted August 22, 2008 There is actually a very easy fix for this. When you install the program, Windows sets permissions on the folder. Typically, they are set for "Everyone". What you can do is right click the program's folder under Program Files, and go to properties. Then hit the "Security" tab and take out "Users" or "Everyone" (Could be both.) After you do that, add YOUR account and give fill permissions. That way, you will be the only one to access that folder, and your sister won't be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianonline Posted August 22, 2008 Author CID Share Posted August 22, 2008 the thing is i don't have the security tab you are talking about. hehe.. i'm using XP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared Posted August 22, 2008 CID Share Posted August 22, 2008 When you right click the folder and go to properties, you don't have a security tab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianonline Posted August 22, 2008 Author CID Share Posted August 22, 2008 nope, no such thing as security Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared Posted August 22, 2008 CID Share Posted August 22, 2008 Well, it appears your account isn't actually an administrative account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianonline Posted August 22, 2008 Author CID Share Posted August 22, 2008 Well, it appears your account isn't actually an administrative account. your kidding right?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x_6985381 Posted August 22, 2008 CID Share Posted August 22, 2008 Lol, I have the same thing and I'm on my administrative account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted August 22, 2008 CID Share Posted August 22, 2008 This might be a difference between pro , and not, I'll check....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianonline Posted August 23, 2008 Author CID Share Posted August 23, 2008 Lol, I have the same thing and I'm on my administrative account. @jared by the way.. i'm using a genuine OS so alteration of something is not a possibility This might be a difference between pro , and not, I'll check....... i'll be waiting and at the same time do my own research.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted August 23, 2008 CID Share Posted August 23, 2008 Xp Pro doesn't have it there . I found this might let you do what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared Posted August 25, 2008 CID Share Posted August 25, 2008 You get things figured out Ian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianonline Posted August 26, 2008 Author CID Share Posted August 26, 2008 no not yet.. right now, what i did was change the directory and install it into "MY DOCUMENTS" which is private.. but i know there is really a way.. i will still accept help.. i sent an email to microsoft but still i did not get any response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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