User Group Policies

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itsonlybarney

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