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Win XP Scanner / RW Drive Permissions

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by janeb

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My XP system currently requires administrator status to use the scanner and CD-RW drive. How can I give permission to other users to use these devices?

System: XP Professional

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by kumaran

If your system is not on a network or if your CD-RW need not be accessed through network then try the following security setting in Windows XP Pro:

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Administrative Tools.

2. Double Click Local Security Policy, double click Local Policies to expand the tree

3. Click Security Options, Double click on Restrict CD-ROM Access to locally logged-on user only

4. In the dialog, select Enabled, then click OK

This should allow any local user who logs onto the system to access the CD-ROM devices.

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