RE: Allowing Non admin users to install approved software

["Scott Ramsdell" <Scott.Ramsdell () cellnet com>]

Gary,

Active Directory will automatically elevate the rights of the install
process if applications are assigned to the user through GPO Software
Installation policies.  (Sorry not to have mentioned this earlier.)

So, users who aren't admins can receive and install software from AD.

IMHO, Microsoft did a great job simplifying the software distribution
aspect of Windows administration.

Best Regards,
Scott Ramsdell

-----Original Message-----
From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com]
On Behalf Of Gary Collis
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 3:30 PM
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Subject: Allowing Non admin users to install approved software

List,

How can I allow non admin/power users in a w2k domain, using XP machines

to install software that is approved by IT, whilist maintaining some 
degree of security and control over what is installed?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks

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