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    Run a program as a different user in XP

    You can run a program as a different user without logging out and back in again. Right click on the program icon (exe), select Run As... and enter the user name and password you want to use. This only applies for that run. The trick is particularly useful if you need to have administrative permissions to install a program, which many require. Note that you can have some fun by running programs multiple times on the same system as different users, but this can have unforeseen effects.

    Last edited by Lokesh M; 12-13-2006 at 07:02 AM.

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    Re: Run a program as a different user in XP

    Lokesh,

    I am not clear about this...Right click the icon means which icon ? where is the icon ?...plz clarify

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    Re: Run a program as a different user in XP

    Suresh You can right click on any Program File (exe file)

    Thanks


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    Re: Run a program as a different user in XP

    This is really fantastic to know. I tried this and could enjoy this.Lokesh thanks for such useful tip. I want to know is there any limitations on the number of different users.


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    Re: Run a program as a different user in XP

    That 'run as' option needs admin access to that system.
    I am not able to do that in my system allocated to me in my office.


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    Re: Run a program as a different user in XP

    Rajiv, I am glad you liked it...

    As for the limitation on number of different users, I am not sure about it

    Thanks


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    Re: Run a program as a different user in XP

    The number of different users that can run the same application must be as many as your memory configuration can support.

    not sure, GUESSING

    Lack of WILL POWER has caused more failure than
    lack of INTELLIGENCE or ABILITY.

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    Re: Run a program as a different user in XP

    sutnarcha,even I was guessing the same and was about to post my reply with the same thought. But let's see what is the real answer for this in this discussion.


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    Re: Run a program as a different user in XP

    even I thing number apps should be limited only by the memory. Let me try at home today and post the results here ;-)

    (Hope my system lives on after this )

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    Kalayama

    P.S. : Shouldn't this thread be in Operating Systems> Windows forum????

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    Re: Run a program as a different user in XP

    What is the main difference between windows xp and windows 95and 98?


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    Smile Re: Run a program as a different user in XP

    Quote Originally Posted by Lokesh M View Post
    You can run a program as a different user without logging out and back in again. Right click on the program icon (exe), select Run As... and enter the user name and password you want to use. This only applies for that run. The trick is particularly useful if you need to have administrative permissions to install a program, which many require. Note that you can have some fun by running programs multiple times on the same system as different users, but this can have unforeseen effects.
    thanks for your information but i have one doubt: i selected one game like commandos or age of empire if possible to multiplayer at a time(pls reply me)


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