How do I install programs for only 1 user?

ThePeacemaker · #1 05-01-2008, 09:39 PM

Ok here is my problem! I have a new HP Pavillion a6232x running Windows Vista Home Premium and everytime I install a program it shows up in everyones Start Menu and I want it only to appear in my Start Menu/Account! Any help would be appreciated!

Monty007 · #2 05-02-2008, 05:48 PM

Hi, log on as the Administrator, right click on the program and click on security>click edit>if the users are not in the Group or user names go add>add the user then deny them the permissions you want on that folder>remove the short cut from the all users folder in Windows Explore.

ThePeacemaker · #3 05-02-2008, 11:07 PM

Umm..I don't have an all users folder lol...

Disk_Contented · #4 05-03-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePeacemaker

Umm..I don't have an all users folder lol...

It is hidden unless you show it via folder settings

ThePeacemaker · #5 05-03-2008, 06:14 PM

Okay...I enabled hidden folders and I still can't find it lol

Monty007 · #6 05-03-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty007

Hi, log on as the Administrator, right click on the program and click on security>click edit>if the users are not in the Group or user names go add>add the user then deny them the permissions you want on that folder>remove the short cut from the all users folder in Windows Explore.

I never really bothered looking its the Users folder in computer, not all users like XP

WARREN · #7 05-04-2008, 11:47 AM

um...a simple installation is when the program is installing and you are selecting the destination folder (where it installs) on one of the screens it usually asks if you want the program to be installed for "All Users" or "Just Me"...check to see if thats an option for you.

Disk_Contented · #8 05-04-2008, 03:38 PM

Suprisingly few installers offer the option to select the single user or not.