IF it can't be done in advance, might need to modify permissions so that end users can modify that program files folder. I've had to do that for Quickbooks. Payroll updates need to be applied by the end user, and are installed in the Program Files folder for Quickbooks.
Of course, once the permissions have been modified then you can deploy automatic solutions when the user logs in... On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 5:49 PM, Andrew S. Baker <[email protected]> wrote: > Ah... Why can't it be done once in advance? > > How much storage are we talking about? > > > > > > > *ASB **http://XeeMe.com/AndrewBaker* <http://xeeme.com/AndrewBaker> > *Providing Virtual CIO Services (IT Operations & Information Security) for > the SMB market…* > > > > On Wed, Aug 5, 2015 at 5:28 PM, J- P <[email protected]> wrote: > >> 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] <[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* <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. >> > >
