Derek, I certainly agree that limiting the shortcuts is just a stop-gap. Unfortunately, it all boils down to what our customers want.
Traditionally, this has been that a "user" of our system has access to a limited set of functionality, while an "administrator" has access to that functionality, and other - typically configuration related - tools. They have been *strongly* resistant to even letting the "user" know that the other functionality is available (which the presence of a shortcut would indicate, even if that shortcut doesn't work because of access rights). Note: For the purposes of our system, there is no guarantee that an "administrator" is a local admin on that machine. Typically they won't be, although they *may* have been given installation permissions. Multiple installations, given the number of system components, would be a complete nightmare! It would also (probably) require a custom bootstrapper. Having said that, thank you for the suggestion! Regards, Richard -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Derek Cicerone Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:41 To: 'Tony Hoyle'; wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] ORCA validation issue with wix generated installer Limiting the shortcuts that are installed is really just a stop-gap as long as any user can boot the app manually. It's a good way to reinforce what you are doing visually, but it's not a secure solution. This is probably a scenario in which you might think about using multiple installations (since this usually indicates you have a separate consumer and administrator product). Another problem with using the method you suggest is that the current user (regardless of whether they are an administrator) is the one to get the shortcuts. So this blocks multiple admins from getting the shortcuts on the same machine and also prevents managed installation scenarios in which a normal user might be the first one to install. Derek * C O N F I D E N T I A L I T Y N O T I C E * ----------------------------------------------------------- The content of this e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received this communication in error, be aware that forwarding it, copying it, or in any way disclosing its content to any other person, is strictly prohibited. Peek Traffic Corporation is neither liable for the contents, nor for the proper, complete and timely transmission of (the information contained in) this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the author by replying to this e-mail immediately and delete the material from any computer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys -- and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDEV _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
