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Screensavers won't run as domain users

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by jars1

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Hi,

I currently setup a screensaver through AD but when domain users run it it displays a runtime error, however when administrators run it it works fine.

The .scr uses flash.. so I share a dir with the flash.ocx and the file.scr so I can copy them to all machines when they 1st start via a batch. I also run de regsrv32 so it does register the .ocx. Furthermore, I added the values for this screensaver on a GPO under the user session-> Control panel->display so users can't change screensaver, i can setup screensaver time interval and i also give out the .scr's path.

Conclusion:
I don;t want to upgrade regular users to admon just to the screensaver works
How would I fix this issue? Please help.

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by cg it

I would make a network installer package for the program and deploy it to users either as a mandatory install or available for use in add/remove programs utility. With the installer program you can customize it and with Group Policy deploy it as a mandatory install under computer configuration. Also with Group Policy you can restrict users ability to change display settings.

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