I should point out here that "runas" is not reliable. I have encountered some installations where, after the installation process runs for some time (minutes), I get a pop-up saying that this application will NOT install with "runas" but requires an administrator be logged on.
I can't remember which it was, but I encountered this either with GoogleEarth or with MS Virtual Earth. Seems like a couple of others as well. However, "runas" is the first thing I try. Oh yeah, the "Switch User" option is gone if a machine is part of a domain. -- Richard D. McClary Systems Administrator, Information Technology Group ASPCA® 1717 S. Philo Rd, Ste 36 Urbana, IL 61802 [email protected] P: 217-337-9761 C: 217-417-1182 F: 217-337-9761 www.aspca.org The information contained in this e-mail, and any attachments hereto, is from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA ®) and is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of the contents of this e-mail, and any attachments hereto, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify me by reply email and permanently delete the original and any copy of this e-mail and any printout thereof. Miguel Gonzalez <[email protected]> wrote on 06/01/2009 08:37:36 AM: > > Hi all, > > Is there any way to install a software in Windows XP as admin > without logging off the current non-admin user? Can I do it remotely > or locally? Apparently It could be possible to switch user instead > of logging off, but I don't see that option anywhere. > > Regards, > > Miguel > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
