User Group Policies

itsonlybarney · 12-03-2006, 04:04 AM

I'm trying to setup a Win XP computer that basically has two user groups, the full admin, and general user access. But the standard user groups which can be selected from the User Accounts within XP don't satisfy what I want.

I want to have the general user access to NOT install programs from removable media, BUT allow them to use files from their USB drives.

The 'Limited User' that is currently setup also doesn't allow some USB Drives to be installed without an Admin password, but does allow them to install a fairly large number of programs.

Is there a way to allow particular things to occur such as installation of USB Drives without admin priviledges, and preventing installations from happening without admin priviledges? Can it be done without having to purchase a copy of Windows Server as we don't have the finances to do so?

Just ask if you want/require more information to help give a suitable response.

SirKenin · 12-03-2006, 07:18 AM

There is a program you can buy for that that is quite inexpensive. I can't remember what it is off the top of my head, but I think it's on the other computer. I'll try and find it.

itsonlybarney · 12-03-2006, 12:12 PM

I'd love to know what that program is.

Thanks.

SirKenin · 12-03-2006, 12:17 PM

This is the program I was thinking of. See if it meets your needs:

http://www.winability.com/folderguard/editions.htm

Camper · 12-03-2006, 02:55 PM

I think you can do some of that with gpedit.msc

Ivor Problem · 12-10-2007, 09:08 PM

Dont suppose you are the infamous "Big John" Barney of Barney & Jeff fame?

tlarkin · 12-10-2007, 09:17 PM

Unless you have XP Pro, it will be quite pointless since Home is stripped of a lot of access control features, and local policies.

12-03-2006, 04:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
itsonlybarney New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	User Group Policies I'm trying to setup a Win XP computer that basically has two user groups, the full admin, and general user access. But the standard user groups which can be selected from the User Accounts within XP don't satisfy what I want. I want to have the general user access to NOT install programs from removable media, BUT allow them to use files from their USB drives. The 'Limited User' that is currently setup also doesn't allow some USB Drives to be installed without an Admin password, but does allow them to install a fairly large number of programs. Is there a way to allow particular things to occur such as installation of USB Drives without admin priviledges, and preventing installations from happening without admin priviledges? Can it be done without having to purchase a copy of Windows Server as we don't have the finances to do so? Just ask if you want/require more information to help give a suitable response.

12-03-2006, 02:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Camper Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: /dev/null Age: 22 Posts: 1,227	I think you can do some of that with gpedit.msc __________________ Dell Inspiron 530 Q6600 Quad 3gb RAM Nvidia 8600 GT 500GB HD

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12-03-2006, 07:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	There is a program you can buy for that that is quite inexpensive. I can't remember what it is off the top of my head, but I think it's on the other computer. I'll try and find it.

12-03-2006, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
itsonlybarney New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	I'd love to know what that program is. Thanks.

12-03-2006, 12:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	This is the program I was thinking of. See if it meets your needs: http://www.winability.com/folderguard/editions.htm

12-10-2007, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ivor Problem New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7	Dont suppose you are the infamous "Big John" Barney of Barney & Jeff fame?

12-10-2007, 09:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 6,426	Unless you have XP Pro, it will be quite pointless since Home is stripped of a lot of access control features, and local policies.