I know I CAN do it, the goal is to automate the process as I am only there once a week.
This needs to happen whenever a user (standard user) logs into the pc. From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Adding files/folder to Program Files -options Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 21:20:30 +0000 Do it from a server where you’re logged in as an account that has local admin permissions on the target systems, and make your target UNC \\workstation\c$\Program files\vectorworks Your elevated perms and the c$ is the magic here. You could even do it from your PC logged in as domain admin and have it copy from \\server\cadfiles\.... To \\workstation\c$\Program files\vectorworks. In my environments I have a dedicated “utlilty server” for just this kind of thing, that way my local machine isn’t tied up for big file copies (among many other reasons for having a utility machine/server). From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of J- P Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 2:06 PM To: NT Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Adding files/folder to Program Files -options I must be dense because I'm totally missing this; Source files reside on \\server\cadfiles\.... They MUST be placed on each workstation in C:\program files\vectorworks\..... What method are you using to override the native security that prevents files going into C:\Program files? This is to happen whenever a user logs into the CAD worksation From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Adding files/folder to Program Files -options Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 20:55:41 +0000 Funny, I do exactly this to public machines that are locked down as to not allow browsing of the local drives. Easier to copy from an unrestricted master machine to \\publicPC1\c$\<wherever> than logging in locally, unlocking the settings, copying the file, then relocking the settings… From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Andrew S. Baker Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 1:29 PM To: ntsysadm Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Adding files/folder to Program Files -options Copy it remotely, and you won't have to worry about the UAC requirements. ASB http://XeeMe.com/AndrewBaker Providing Virtual CIO Services (IT Operations & Information Security) for the SMB market… On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 4:14 PM, J- P <[email protected]> wrote: Hi all, Our CAD program (Vectorworks) uses libraries that have to placed under the C:\Program files\vectorworks2015 or C:\Program files (x86)\vectorworks2015\ directory. Using a batch file fails due to the default security settings to the Program Files directory, however, it can/will work if the batch file is "run as administrator". (rather not do that if possible) Getting the vendor to change the software is not going to happen, can someone advise or suggest a way to get this accomplished ? server 2008 / w7 pro workstations TIA Attention: Information contained in this message and or attachments is intended only for the recipient(s) named above and may contain confidential and or privileged material that is protected under State or Federal law. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken on it is prohibited. If you believe you have received this email in error, please contact the sender, delete this email and destroy all copies. Attention: Information contained in this message and or attachments is intended only for the recipient(s) named above and may contain confidential and or privileged material that is protected under State or Federal law. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken on it is prohibited. If you believe you have received this email in error, please contact the sender, delete this email and destroy all copies.
