Thread: 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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suresh

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

Thanks

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.

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.

Rajiv, I am glad you liked it...

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

Thanks

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.

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

Originally Posted by Lokesh M

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)