installing program as power user

[scooby]

I've setup users running windows 2000 Pro as power users both on the network and desktop. They are still unable to install some programs saying you have to be an administrator. I was under the impression that power users are able to install programs. Is it only programs that don't access the registry?

Thanks

[Statica]

From http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000...t_settings.htm

Power Users

Members of the Power Users group have more permissions than members of the Users group and fewer than members of the Administrators group. Power Users can perform any operating system task except tasks reserved for the Administrators group. The default Windows 2000 security settings for Power Users are very similar to the default security settings for Users in Windows NT 4.0. Any program that a User can run in Windows NT 4.0, a Power User can run in Windows 2000.

Power Users can:

Run legacy applications in addition to Windows 2000 certified applications.
Install programs that do not modify operating system files or install system services.
Customize system-wide resources including Printers, Date/Time, Power Options, and other Control Panel resources.
Create and manage local user accounts and groups.
Stop and start system services which are not started by default.
Power Users do not have permission to add themselves to the Administrators group. Power Users do not have access to the data of other users on an NTFS volume, unless those users grant them permission.

Warning

Running legacy programs on Windows 2000 often requires modify access to certain system settings. The same default permissions that allow Power Users to run legacy programs also make it possible for a Power User to gain additional privileges on the system, even complete administrative control. Therefore, it is important to deploy certified Windows 2000 programs in order to achieve maximal security without sacrificing program functionality. Programs that are certified for Windows 2000 can run successfully under the secure configuration provided by the Users group. For more information, see Securing Windows 2000 Installations at the Microsoft Security Advisor Web site.
Since Power Users can install or modify programs, running as a Power User when connected to the Internet could make the system vulnerable to Trojan horse programs and other security risks. For more information, see "Why you should not run your computer as an administrator" in Related Topics.

[scooby]

Thanks for the feedback. I realized the programs editing registry entries need to be installed by the Admin Group for obvious reasons. Sorry, been a long week and not thinking clearly.

Thanks again.