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How do I get programs residing on my computer alrready to appear in differnt
Users' programs lists?
 
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Many software programs use installation routines that are not "Multi-User aware".
Therein lies the problem. Try placing a shortcut to the program in the All Users account
(C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs). This should make the
program available to all users.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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"Juilty" wrote:

| How do I get programs residing on my computer alrready to appear in differnt
| Users' programs lists?