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how to install a software for all users

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by nadine-r

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i have hotdog software , i have installes on a machine winn 2000 but no one other than me ca use it , how can i do so every user on the machine can use it?

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by saihib

Create a shortcut to the executable that launches the program. Put it in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users.
Winnt\Desktop folder.

by jamesrcook

Install the software when logged on as local administrator. This should mean the program is installed for all users

by mm212

Log on using a normal user account. Set up the software and make any other changes you'd like. Be sure to put all shortcuts in the "All Users" desktop and/or start menu. Log off as this user and log on as administrator. Copy the profile you just used to configure the workstation to the "Default User" profile one of two ways: (You may need to enable showing hidden files first for both of these.)

1. Right-click on "My Computer" and select "Properties". Go to the "User Profiles" tab. Select theprofile and click "Copy to", browse to the "Default User" profile folder, click OK twice.

2. Through My Computer or Windows Explorer, browse to the "Documents and Settings" folder on the C: drive. Double-click the profile you just set up. Go to "Edit" and "Select All". Go to "Edit" and "Copy". Browse back to "Default User", go to "Edit" and "Paste".

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