Power User have the ability to install printers however they do not have the rights to load/unload Drivers.
If you go into the GP and allow load/unload Drivers, then all Power Users are allowed to install local printers. See this from an earlier post For those who want to know here is the answer.... It sucks but here it is. ( the Article refers to XP but from what I've seen, it applies to 2000 as well) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/TechNet/prodtechn ol/winxppro/reskit/prdd_sec_ikgy.asp Joshua Morgan PH: (864) 250-1350 Ext 133 Fax: (413) 581-4936 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Wes Owen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 9:06 AM To: NT 2000 Discussions Subject: RE: Installing a local printer without admin rights Where is that in GP? I have not seen such a setting. -----Original Message----- From: James Winzenz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 7:07 AM To: NT 2000 Discussions Subject: RE: Installing a local printer without admin rights Are you talking AD? Group Policy, if you are in an AD environment, otherwise, modify the local security policy to allow power users to install local printers. James Winzenz, MCSE, A+ Associate Systems Administrator Peregrine Systems, Inc. -----Original Message----- From: Wes Owen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 4:03 PM To: NT 2000 Discussions Subject: Installing a local printer without admin rights Can anyone tell me how to permit a Power User to install a local printer? They can install network printers and drivers, but not local ones. This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are NOT the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% ------ You are subscribed as [email protected] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
